WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) — The Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multi-Dimensional Questionnaire (BRAF-MDQ) and Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI-C) scores show consistency in assessing fatigue with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a study published online June 14 in Immunity, Inflammation and Disease. Jun Zhou, from the Affiliated Suqian...

Fatigue With Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Disease Activity, Education Level

Stiff-person syndrome has gotten a lot of attention since Celine Dion announced in 2022 that she had been diagnosed with the neurological disorder. The iconic singer has made few public appearances and statements since then, but when she does it often raises questions about what stiff-person syndrome is and how it's treated.

Stiff-Person Syndrome Is More Painful Than You Think — Here's What to Know

Pancreatic cancer can cause back pain that spreads from the abdomen. It often affects the middle of the back and may feel like a dull ache. For some people, the pain may come and go. Pancreatic cancer causes different symptoms, including back pain. Back pain can have many possible causes,...

What to know about pancreatic cancer and back pain

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Laser surgery for cataracts is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a femtosecond laser to remove cataracts, improving vision clarity.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Laser Surgery for Cataracts

Many conventional synthetic, biological, biosimilar, and targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs are currently commercially available for the effective treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. However, the "Holy Grail" remains the prevention of its development. During a clinical symposium at EULAR 2024 in Vienna, updates were presented on four prospective intervention trials conducted...

Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Preventable?

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MARK Harmon has been spotted out and about, and the NCIS star looked almost unrecognizable ahead of his Freaky Friday 2 role. The actor, known for playing Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the CBS crime drama, kept it casual amid a major heatwave in Los Angeles. The NCIS actor donned a red button-down shirt and dark-colored […]

Mark Harmon, 72, looks completely different from NCIS days as star seen out in LA ahead of Freaky Friday 2 casting

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

I've lived with joint pain for most of my life and have officially carried the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis for nearly 7 years now. I've explored a lot of different things during my lifetime to manage, survive, and even at times thrive despite the pain — medications, injections, physical therapy, topical creams, braces, infusions, a TENS unit, chiropractic care, targeted ultrasound treatment, and isolated hot and cold therapy.

Something I Didn't Know My RA Needed Until...

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If you've been feeling a rumbling in your stomach every day (promptly followed by loose stools), but don't have any other red flags pointing to things like food poisoning or a bug, you might be wondering what the heck's going on in your gut. Turns out, it is possible to have diarrhea every day without being sick; consistently loose poop doesn't always mean you have a gastrointestinal (GI) infection. Instead, daily diarrhea can signal an underlying health condition that needs to be addressed.

Wait, Why Do I Get Diarrhea Every Day (Even When I’m Not Sick)?

Diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is to a group of chronic conditions that affect your glucose (blood sugar) levels due to problems with the way your body produces or uses the hormone insulin. In rare cases, diabetes can lead to the complication bullosis diabeticorum, also known as diabetic blisters or diabetes bullae.

Diabetic Blisters: A Symptom of Mismanaged Diabetes?

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A new study has found that a little self-acupressure could be a safe, low-cost way to relieve knee pain from arthritis. Acupressure is similar to acupuncture but uses massage and pressure instead of needles. It’s actually fairly easy to learn how to do acupressure on yourself or others, but certain...

DIY Acupressure Could Relieve Arthritis Knee Pain. Here’s How to Do It

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People often disbelieve rheumatoid arthritis (RA) pain due to several factors: I have witness this a hundred times. I have worked alongside patients with RA for many years. Even our family doctors sometimes don't believe our pain and fatique. Personally, I have very visible scars and deformities, that I don't get questioned anymore, but in my earlier stages, I felt that I was. Why? Because of the following.

Unseen Struggles: The Misunderstood Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmDMedically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmDMuscle relaxers are a group of medications that relax and reduce muscle tension (spasms). They also help decrease the pain associated with stiff and rigid muscles (spasticity). Muscle relaxers are useful for managing medical conditions that cause muscle stiffness and preventing the movement of muscles during surgery. Muscle relaxers are prescription medications available in oral or injectable forms. While the relaxers are typically tolerable for most people, their use may require strict medical supervision due to the associated possible risks.What Do Muscle Relaxers Do? There are two ways muscle relaxers can relax...

Uses and Side Effects of Muscle Relaxers

Gail is 73, an avid walker and very engaged with house projects, her circle of friends, volunteer work and her love of reading. Over the years, she has had various health issues to manage (a knee replacement, a few bouts of colitis and occasional sleeplessness). Gail feels fortunate because, overall,...

Dizziness as We Age

CDC data indicates that the rate of overdose deaths among seniors quadrupled from 2002 to 2021. As baby boomers have turned 65, the incidence of substance use disorders among seniors has climbed steeply. Some older adults show long-term substance use, while others develop a harmful reliance later in life. Age-related...

Problematic Substance Use Is on the Rise Among Seniors

The spice turmeric is a popular food supplement due to a molecule it contains called curcumin, which acts as a strong antioxidant. it is also thought that it could be used to treat or prevent inflammatory conditions. Turmeric’s use has grown in popularity in the past decade or two, with...

Turmeric and black pepper supplements linked to liver injury in some people

Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia are among the most common comorbidities identified in patients following a diagnosis of osteoarthritis, according to data presented at the EULAR 2024 Congress. “I decided to go for this osteoarthritis abstract because it is a very important one that looks at a large-scale European endeavor,” EULAR...

RA, fibromyalgia impact patients with osteoarthritis ‘quite substantially over time’

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

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Pancreatic cancer is a daunting diagnosis that affects thousands of people worldwide every year. One of the most challenging aspects of this disease is its subtlety; the symptoms often mimic those of other, less severe conditions. This similarity can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment, significantly impacting the prognosis. Understanding why pancreatic cancer symptoms resemble other diseases’ symptoms is crucial for early detection and better outcomes. This article will delve into the reasons behind this symptom overlap, explore common symptoms of pancreatic cancer, and provide insights on differentiating these symptoms from other ailments.

Why pancreatic cancer symptoms are similar to other diseases

The thyroid makes hormones that help regulate critical body functions like growth and development, body temperature, heart rate, menstrual cycle and weight. If the thyroid becomes underactive and stops producing these hormones, it can spell serious trouble for our health. There are a few things that can cause an underactive...

Hashimoto’s: An often misdiagnosed thyroid disorder

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What to know about fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms of RA and can be one of the most debilitating. It may also severely impact a person’s quality...

What to know about fatigue and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

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