by Tracey Kellett | Nov 21, 2022 | Medication, News
Methotrexate is in a class of drugs known as Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs). It is used to treat inflammatory conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and...
by Tracey Kellett | Aug 30, 2022 | Arthritis FAQs, News
The short answer is yes; illness can trigger arthritis flare-ups. Have you had a cold or flu this winter and found that your arthritis symptoms have worsened? Or you’ve had COVID-19, gotten through the worst of that, done your 7 days penance, then your body has...
by Tracey Kellett | Aug 9, 2022 | Arthritis FAQs, News
When you and your doctor decide the time is right for hip replacement surgery, it can be difficult to think beyond the overwhelm of the surgery itself. But with a bit of time spent on preparation, there a few things you can do to give your hospital stay and recovery...
by Tracey Kellett | Jul 5, 2022 | Arthritis FAQs, Gout, News, Nutrition
Gout arthritis and purines – not all purines are equal! It’s not that helpful to avoid all foods with purines as some behave differently than others. Limiting SOME foods that are moderate to high in purines that have been found to affect your uric acid levels...
by Tracey Kellett | May 13, 2022 | Arthritis FAQs, News, Nutrition
Arthritis and pineapple: the bromelain connection Pineapple contains a group of enzymes called bromelain, which has promising anti-inflammatory and pain relief effects. It is found in the fruit but is extracted from the core and stem where it is most highly...
