by Arthritis NZ | Jun 1, 2021 | Gout, Medication, News
Joseph Siaki Godinet, aged 70, has been living with gout arthritis for the last 32 years. For more than 16 years, the strength and resilience of his ‘aiga’ have helped him manage his gout plan by taking his allopurinol medicines regularly, as prescribed by...
by Arthritis NZ | May 25, 2021 | Medication, News
by Dr Richard Griffiths, Research Manager, Arthritis New Zealand Our September 2020 edition of Joint Support (pages 6 and 7) included an overview of the benefits and risks associated with the medicinal use of cannabis and how cannabis, including its recreational form,...
by Arthritis NZ | Nov 9, 2020 | Medication, News
Clients of Arthritis New Zealand often ask for advice on using cannabis to help them manage their arthritis. So, what are the benefits and risks of the medicinal use of cannabis? Our aim in this article is to present information about potential benefits and known...