An arthritis flare is an episode of increased pain, fatigue, joint stiffness, swelling and tenderness. These symptoms may lead to a loss of functioning and interfere with people’s mood, sleep quality, and ability to perform everyday activities. Depending on the type…
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This World Arthritis Day, Arthritis NSW is busting the many myths about arthritis. We receive a lot of feedback that friends, family and the wider community don’t understand arthritis as a chronic condition and its impact on people’s lives. We…
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There is an increasing amount of research into the important role gut microbiomes play in our overall health. These studies have demonstrated links between gut health and the immune system, autoimmune diseases, mood and mental health among many other health…
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Symptoms such as stiffness, swelling and pain may be typical for inflammatory arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis among others. But many people often have trouble with their memory, concentrating, thinking clearly or just feeling…
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Arthritis NSW is calling for the State Government to significantly increase funding to the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network for timely treatment of children with juvenile arthritis and further education for GPs. In 2013, the NSW Government commissioned and signed a report…
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Although you may not be aware, there are links to arthritis for both psoriasis and haemochromatosis. Not everyone that has psoriasis or haemochromatosis will develop arthritis. About 1 in 8 people with psoriasis also develop psoriatic arthritis. For Haemochromatosis, arthritis…
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