Ask Our Health Team a Question Series

Is Chinese medicine safe to use in the treatment of arthritis?

How do I talk to my specialist about getting scans or x-rays to establish exactly how much damage has been done?

I have both Ankylosing Spondylitis and Osteoarthritis, and so I was wondering if there were ways or things I could do to reduce inflammation to help treat my arthritis.

Non-Addictive pain control: what works best? This is a question asked by someone who attended one of our free Community Education webinars.

I have arthritis in my hand (base of thumb and wrist). Is there anything I can do to stop my arthritic symptoms?

I like to do my own research on difference products or treatments for my arthritis but I don’t have a science background- how can I tell if what I’m reading is from a trustworthy source or if the study I’m reading is of good quality?

What is distraction therapy for pain?

Can you help me with the stress and anxiety associated with having arthritis?

I have arthritis and I get sore and stiff from yard and house hold work; I thought physical activity was good for me, so why do I feel sore or stiff after physical activity?

How do I talk to my doctor about medications?

What are the links between Haemochromatosis and arthritis?

There is a lot of focus on exercise for osteoarthritis (OA). I have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and since RA is different to OA, can I and should I exercise?

 Is there anything I should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to exercise and chronic pain?

When I explain to people that I have Psoriatic Arthritis (or insert any other rheumatic autoimmune condition) they don’t understand why I have arthritis, and I feel it’s because I’m young and young people “don’t have arthritis”.

Do you have any tips on how to sit with good posture? My doctor told me I need to fix my posture to help with my low back and knee pain.

I’m wanting to do some strength training but I’m not sure what weights to start on or how many reps I should be doing?

How do I access free and/or subsidised Medicare services?

What are the pros & cons of cortisone injections?

Please could you explain the whys & hows of the condition known as “fibro-fog” that fibromyalgia sufferers get sometimes?  Can it be ameliorated (improved) or even prevented?