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Living with arthritis

Dietary care in rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where the defence systems of the human body start breaking down structures in the body they are supposed to protect, writes DietDoc.

Gout and diet

Diet plays a major role in the prevention and treatment of gout. Here's more about the dietary changes you can make.

Dietary guidelines for gout

Gout is a type of arthritis which usually affects only one or two joints in the body. Do you suffer from it? Find out how the foods you eat can make gout better - or worse.

Arthritis and travelling

Whether you are travelling to work in a car pool or setting off on a long trip, planning ahead seems to be the key to travelling successfully if you are an arthritis sufferer.

Hip and happening

The words of the doctor were not encouraging, "No, my dear, this time it is not your back. You need a total hip replacement."

Arthritis and pregnancy

Arthritis can present or develop in people of any age, and many women who have arthritis may be able to have a baby without any real problems.

Arthritis and your diet

There is as no real scientific evidence yet that a specific diet can alleviate or worsen the symptoms of arthritis.

Sport and osteoarthritis

According to the Arthritis Foundation certain sports, such as football, rugby, hockey, tennis, martial arts, athletics and long distance running can actually make things worse.

Arthritis and parenting

Having survived labour, you now have a little human to look after. Depending on how serious your arthritis is, it might impact on your new role as a parent.

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