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Living Well with Arthritis successfully delivered online during Covid lockdown
Arthritis NSW had hoped to deliver its Rural Health Program to the local Nowra and Shoalhaven community on the 29 July, however sadly due to the restrictions imposed across Sydney and the greater metropolitan area, the program needed to be moved online. It is wonderful to report that this minor disruption did not diminish the…
Abexol: A new alternative in Osteoarthritis Management?
Every now and then we help a commercial partner reach our audience, it’s one of the things that helps to subsidise our services, many of which we provide for free. We hope you find this article relevant and useful. More than 3 million people in Australia seek treatment for arthritis each year. By the…
The Painful Truth About Gout: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Gout has been recognised since ancient times. This painful and often debilitating form of arthritis is caused by an excess buildup of uric acid in the body. Gout can affect anyone, and its symptoms can be excruciating. In this article, we’ll explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for gout, shedding light on this condition.…
The link between vasculitis and inflammatory arthritis
What is vasculitis? Vasculitis in an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of blood vessels, which carry blood to and from the heart as well as the body’s organs. Vasculitis occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks its own blood vessels. There are three types of vasculitis: large vessel medium vessel small vessel Giant cell arteritis…
Fibromyalgia – What You Should Know
Learn more about fibromyalgia, its symptoms and causes, how its diagnosed and treatment available. What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a name given to a group of symptoms marked by generalised pain and muscle stiffness. These symptoms can be felt in all different areas of the body. Extreme fatigue (tiredness) and sleep problems are also common…
The Art Of Reading Food Labels
When buying packaged foods, many products regularly have “nutrition claims” on the label. It is always best to read a nutrition panel and decide for yourself whether a food is a good choice or not, rather than relying on nutrition claims. The following are examples of nutrition claims and what they really mean. For more…
Making The Most Of Your Visit To A Doctor
Your General Practitioner (GP or local doctor) is usually your first stop for health care. Your GP can help you coordinate your overall health care, including making referrals to specialists to help manage your arthritis if needed. Your GP clinic may also have a practice nurse who can provide information and oversee your care with…
Knee Replacement Surgery – Are There Alternative Treatments?
Before you have any kind of surgery, it is important to inform yourself about the procedure, its advantages and disadvantages, and about whether there are any alternatives treatments. We have compiled the following general information for people considering knee replacement surgery, but for further or specific information please discuss with your doctor or surgeon. Core…
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