Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is commonly associated with joint pain and inflammation, particularly in the hands and feet. However, it's a systemic disease that can affect many parts of the body,...
For anyone who often experiences painfully stiff and swollen joints on your hands due to arthritis, carpal tunnel or even Raynaud’s syndrome, compression gloves can make living with these conditions easier. Arthritis is one of the most common disabilities and causes of pain...
There are more than 100 types of arthritis with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic arthritis being the most common ones. While each kind of arthritis can present different symptoms, all types can affect the hands. Arthritis in the hand can cause...
For a lot of arthritis sufferers, chronic pain is a way of life. And while we look functional and mobile to the outside world, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. For instance, we know as chronic pain sufferers...
There are many different types of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis, while each type of arthritis can develop differently, all of them can affect the hands. Having arthritic flare-ups on your hands such as stiffness, swelling of the...
Rheumatoid Arthritis, (RA) one of the most common forms of arthritis, is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation which causes pain and swelling. Genetic factors are said to play a role in symptoms, but studies now show that lifestyle, including...
Wrist pain is quickly becoming a common injury and can have many different causes. Your wrist joint plays a major role in basic mobility and is one of the most active parts of your body. When you experience pain in...
You’re already worried about joint pain and flare ups, imagine tacking on the anxiety that comes with living through a pandemic on top of that. You’re not alone–even healthy people are worried about COVID-19. Imagine how overwhelming the feeling can...
In recent weeks, the world has been flooded by news of the Coronavirus. The virus, officially called COVID-19, has prompted a lot of worry, largely due to the misinformation circulating on the web. As arthritis sufferers, there’s also a lot...
If you’ve ever reached out to us at Dr. Arthritis, it’s very likely that you’ve directly chatted with one of our co-founders—Dr. Saurabh Srivastava. Yes, our founders are still very much involved in customer service. They read your emails,...
