A sampling of the most common types of questions people ask the Arthritis Foundation. If you have a question that is not answered here, send a question to an Arthritis Answers information specialist for answers.
Review Date: November 30, 2012
Arthritis Foundation
When it hurts to move your shoulder or you don't have as much movement in your shoulder as before, your shoulder may become "frozen." Learn about treatments, including exercises used to help this condition.
Review Date: March 20, 2011
American Academy of Family Physicians
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in this country. Rest, exercise, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, and learning the right way to use and protect your joints are key to living with any kind of arthritis.
Review Date: March 16, 2011
NIH National Institute on Aging Information Center
Osteoarthritis, the common form of arthritis in African Americans, affects all races in similar frequency. However, gout and lupus affect more African Americans than people of other races. Learn how gout can be treated and attacks of gout prevented.
Review Date: February 03, 2011
Arthritis Foundation
Find simple, one-time actions and other steps you can take to improve your health, outlook or pain level, and make life with arthritis a little easier.
Review Date: October 25, 2011
Arthritis Foundation
You can avoid getting bursitis by not putting too much strain on your hips. Avoid activities that are especially difficult or painful, and take breaks to rest your hips.
Review Date: July 31, 2012
American Academy of Family Physicians
A gout diet helps to control the production and elimination of uric acid, which may help prevent gout attacks or reduce their severity. Find out what foods to avoid to better manage your gout.
Review Date: January 03, 2012
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Answer these questions to determine if you have any of the factors that may put you at increased risk for developing arthritis.
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Review Date: April 26, 2011
Arthritis Foundation
This site contains special pages for kids, tweens and teens to learn about juvenile arthritis, and to share their stories with other kids who are coping with the same conditions. Coloring pages are provided for kids aged 6 to 9 to help them learn more about juvenile arthritis.
Review Date: October 14, 2012
Arthritis Foundation
Do you have a chronic health condition? Learn which health conditions increase your risk of getting the flu or experiencing flu-related complications and special steps you should take during flu season.
Review Date: May 07, 2012
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The medical professionals who appear in this directory support research, advocacy and educational efforts that benefit patients with psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis.
Review Date: August 30, 2012
National Psoriasis Foundation
You can take steps to care for your body if you have rheumatoid arthritis. These self-care measures, when used along with your rheumatoid arthritis medications, can help you manage your signs and symptoms.
Review Date: February 25, 2013
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
