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What is enthesitis?
An enthesis is a site where the tendons, which anchor muscles to bone, and ligaments, which join bones together, connect with bone via a specialised fibrous tissue. Enthesitis is a medical condition in which the enthesis becomes inflamed, resulting in swelling, pain, and stiffness in the nearby joint and muscle.
Even through the hard stuff, they can be amazing – Families Camp 2023
Families Camp provided a unique opportunity for children and their families to connect with others who understand the challenges of living with arthritis.
Inspiring young people with arthritis – a Teens Camp experience
The theme for Teen Camp 2023 was Connection. The Youth Advisory Group wanted to offer a place for young people with arthritis to feel connected, make lifelong friends, and understand that they are not alone in living well with Arthritis.
Does fruit juice cause inflammation?
Real fruit juice with strong natural colours contains potent antioxidants with inflammation-lowering ability.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Medicines availability in a national emergency
Arthritis NZ’s thoughts are with people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. In areas affected by flooding, people using arthritis medicines may be worried about availability.
Can I take apple cider vinegar for my arthritis?
Apple cider vinegar is an arthritis-cure myth, but unrelated health benefits exist. There is no harm if you want to add ACV to your diet.
Are tomatoes bad for arthritis?
Fresh, frozen, canned or concentrate; tomatoes aren’t necessarily a bad thing for arthritis. In fact, in many cases, they are the opposite.
What is nociplastic pain and how does it affect people with Fibromyalgia?
Nociplastic pain is understood to be caused by heightened central nervous system (CNS) symptoms (such as fatigue, sleep, memory and mood problems), increased sensory processing and altered pain modulation (the process of changes to the pain signals along the pain pathway in the body).
Teens Camp 2023
The 2023 Teens Camp is taking place at Waikanae beach, Kapiti Coast from 27 to 29 January 2023.
Well-respected rheumatologist Dr Guy Taylor retires
Long-serving and well-respected Whanganui Rheumatologist Dr Guy Taylor has retired from private and public practice at the Whanganui Hospital after 28 years of providing medical care for the community.
Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise funds and awareness for Osteoarthritis
Justin Hill has embarked on a running ultra from Cape Reinga to Bluff to raise awareness for Osteoarthritis and fundraise for us as he goes.
Tips for decreasing your chance of nausea with Methotrexate
A common side effect of methotrexate is nausea or feeling unwell or tired. Call your doctor if you are having trouble managing your side effects.
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