Osteoporosis: Understanding, Treating, and Protecting Bone Health
A guide to recognizing the risks, exploring treatment options, and optimizing dietary choices for better bone health.| CreakyJoints
A guide to recognizing the risks, exploring treatment options, and optimizing dietary choices for better bone health.| CreakyJoints
IgG4-related disease (IgG-RD) is a rare, multi-organ autoimmune disorder. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.| CreakyJoints
Understanding Your RF Levels and How to Use Them in Conversations with Your Clinician The post Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): What Every Patient Needs to Know appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
A well-intentioned drug pricing reform under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could lead to higher out-of-pocket costs and serious health risks for Medicare patients—despite its goal to lower drug prices. The post Lower Prices, Higher Risk: How Drug Reform Could Backfire on Patients appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
An inflammatory condition that affects the large blood vessels in the head, GCA is a little-known disease that can cause big problems if untreated. The post What Is Giant Cell Arteritis? These Are the Signs You Could Have It appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
Diverse clinical trials lead to better, safer treatments that reflect the real-world needs of all lupus patients. Here’s why – and how you can help make a difference. The post Why Diversity in Clinical Trials Matters for Lupus Patients Like You appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
Eligibility, principal investigator, placebos, and informed consent — learning these key terms and more may help you understand and feel more confident about clinical trials. The post The Language of Clinical Trials appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
Learn about the similarities and differences between IgG4 and Sjögren’s. The post Unpacking the Overlap: IgG4-Related Disease vs. Sjögren’s Disease appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
Learn about the similarities and differences between IgG4 and sarcoidosis, their symptoms, and diagnosis process. The post Sarcoidosis or IgG4-Related Disease? Unraveling the Diagnostic Puzzle appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
Could your Castleman disease diagnosis be IgG4-related disease? Learn the key differences and how to advocate for the right diagnosis. The post You’ve Been Diagnosed with Castleman Disease — But What If It’s IgG4-RD? appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
Learn about the signs, symptoms, and diagnosis to determine if it is primary sclerosing cholangitis or IgG4-Related Sclerosing Cholangitis. The post Could It Be More Than Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis? What to Know About IgG4-Related Sclerosing Cholangitis appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) mimics cancer, leading to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.| CreakyJoints
CreakyJoints is a leading support, education, advocacy, and research organization for people living with arthritis and rheumatic disease.| CreakyJoints
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Learn more about how a personalized workout program can help rheumatoid arthritis patients lower fatigue, inflammation, body fat, and brain fog.| CreakyJoints
The pain of RA prevented me from executing the strenuous moves of ballet, and my joints couldn’t bear the pressure of the polished floor beneath my feet.| CreakyJoints
Learn how to manage the sneezing, sniffling, joint pain, and fatigue that comes with seasonal allergies for inflammatory arthritis patients.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about what it’s like to live with chronic fatigue due to an underlying health condition like rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia.| CreakyJoints
Chronic disease and depression often go hand in hand. To the rescue: Real-life tips on how to manage both.| CreakyJoints
Here’s why pain gets worse at night when you have arthritis — and what you can do to reduce painsomnia.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about the many different factors that can cause fatigue in psoriatic arthritis so you can treat fatigue effectively and start to feel better.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about the different types and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis and how they affect your PsA treatment and outcomes.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about how weight loss and anti-inflammatory foods can help manage psoriatic arthritis symptoms and disease activity.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about axial spondyloarthritis, an umbrella term for types of inflammatory arthritis that affect the spine and other joints.| CreakyJoints
Rheumatologists and CreakyJoints community members offer top tips for getting through a flare — and preventing flares in the first place.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about how brain fog affects quality of life when you have rheumatoid arthritis and how to help control cognitive dysfunction.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about why inflammatory arthritis disease activity can fluctuate during your menstrual cycle and how to ease symptoms during PMS and your period.| CreakyJoints
“I’ve heard friends say passing off a hangover gets harder the older they get, but they haven’t had to pass off a hangover while living with a chronic illness,” says Eileen Davidson, who has RA and osteoarthritis.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about the pros and cons of daily naps when you have chronic illness, how long to nap for, and tips for a better nap.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about how Eileen Davidson practices self-love and self-care to live better with rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic illnesses.| CreakyJoints
Learn why finding that balance between too much and too little is a true artform that takes years to learn with rheumatoid arthritis.| CreakyJoints
Patient advocate Shelley Fritz shares her infusion day diary, including what she does before, during, and after each infusion.| CreakyJoints
Arthritis causes sleep problems, but these tips from real patients can help you sleep better and reduce painsomnia.| CreakyJoints
There’s a strong connection between arthritis and depression, but this advice can help protect your mental health.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about how rheumatoid arthritis patient Eileen Davidson copes with the anxiety and uncertainty of having disease flares.| CreakyJoints
Learn when to use ice or heat to treat joint pain and reduce swelling, as well as how to properly use each treatment for maximum relief.| CreakyJoints
Prednisone is a steroid commonly prescribed to help with rheumatoid arthritis flares. Here’s what you need to know before you start taking it.| CreakyJoints
Browse CreakyJoints' resources and coverage around the latest COVID-19 vaccines — tailored specifically towards people who are immunocompromised.| CreakyJoints
Learn how psoriasis goes beyond your skin — and how finding the right treatment can help you manage psoriasis from the inside out.| CreakyJoints
A podcast series about what it takes to live better with psoriasis — from experts who treat it and patients who live with it.| CreakyJoints
Learn more about symptoms of psoriasis vs. PsA, how they are diagnosed and treated, and how PsA and psoriasis are linked to each other.| CreakyJoints
If you live with certain forms of arthritis, you may be considered at a higher risk for potential COVID-19 complications. Get expert advice here.| CreakyJoints
Learn how Eileen Davidson, a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patient, handles heat waves in the summer to ease her RA symptoms.| CreakyJoints
Patients get real about the mental toll of managing arthritis, bringing greater visibility of what it's like to live with chronic pain.| CreakyJoints
In honor of Disability Pride Month, we talked to our patient community about what they wish others knew about being disabled.| CreakyJoints
Learn why Stefanie Remson says having rheumatoid arthritis has helped her be kinder to herself and so many more people in the RA community.| CreakyJoints
Meet Alisha Bridges and learn about her journey of finding the right treatment and advocating for Black patients with psoriasis.| CreakyJoints
In honor of the July 4 holiday, a patient advocate shares how she has found freedom while managing rheumatoid arthritis. Read her strategies.| CreakyJoints
Learn how dehydration can cause increased joint pain for people with arthritis — and how to make drinking water a daily habit.| CreakyJoints
Learn what brain fog feels like in people living with inflammatory arthritis. Plus, get tips on what you can do to sharpen your thinking.| CreakyJoints
Ask yourself these key questions to determine whether self-care can help you manage flares, or if it’s time to strategize with your rheum.| CreakyJoints
Read common myths about quality of life — and why you should discuss whether you’re living well despite your illness with your rheumatologist.| CreakyJoints
A nurse practitioner and RA warrior shares tried-and-true tips for managing flares and improving quality of life. Learn more.| CreakyJoints
Discover the importance of understanding and discussing inflammation with your doctor — and get tips on communicating with your care team.| CreakyJoints
Find out how doctors diagnose PMR and what steps you and your doctor can take for symptom management and improved quality of life.| CreakyJoints
