by AdminNZ | Jun 30, 2021 | News, People with gout arthritis
Teariki Tuiono Living with Gout Arthritis “Gout is a serious condition and I recommend everyone, particularly Māori and Pāsifika men to take immediate steps to avoid any long-term injury to their joints. A visit to the doctor and discussions about medicines and...
by AdminNZ | Jun 3, 2021 | News, People with osteoarthritis
A story from Zechariah, who has learned to how to live well with Osteoarthritis. Talofa ‘aiga! Samoan Language Week, so we are enjoying celebrating Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa with you this week! Talofa! O a’u o Zechariah Reuelu Ou te sau mai Porirua. O lo’u tamā o...
by AdminNZ | Jun 1, 2021 | News, People with gout arthritis
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 AdminNZ | May 25, 2021 | 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 AdminNZ | May 1, 2021 | News
Autoimmune arthritis is the name given to arthritis conditions where a person’s immune system attacks itself. This causes inflammation including in the joints creating pain, fatigue, joint swelling, and stiffness. The most common examples of autoimmune arthritis are...
by AdminNZ | Apr 14, 2021 | News
Why is it important to be a healthy weight? Being a healthy weight can lower your risk and or help manage many long-term health conditions, including arthritis. Your general wellbeing, including your mental health, will also benefit from being a healthy weight....
