Arthritis

You may have heard of ankylosing spondylitis, but do you really know what it’s like to live with it? Read one woman’s story.

There are lifestyle choices that can help your AS. Learn one doctor’s journey to discover just that.

Finding out you have AS can bring a lot of emotional pain. Meet two young men who have found real-world solutions to that pain.

In addition to learning how to live life as an adult, people with AS also have to learn to deal with the physical pain the condition can bring. Here’s how two people figure out life with that pain.

Living with ankylosing spondylitis: How to get support at work and home.

Shoulders, hips, and more. See how ankylosing spondylitis can affect many areas of your body.

You just had your first gout flare, so what happens now? Learn how to take control, improve your habits, and lower your chances of another.

Learn about the importance of arthritis exercises. Experts agree that some arthritis pain relief may come from exercise.

Learn how chronic Lyme disease is diagnosed and what treatments can help.

Managing your weight can reduce unnecessary stress on your joints. Get tips on diet and exercise when you have arthritis.

Shopping and cooking with arthritis present challenges. WebMD went to experts for tips on minimizing joint pain during these everyday activities.

Arthritis can make every task challenging, especially at work. Get tips from WebMD for minimizing joint pain, strain, and stiffness at work.

Learn how to reduce stress and manage arthritis symptoms with these simple tips from WebMD.

WebMD lists the exercises you should do for strong, healthy joints. Find out what type of cardio to do, and why lunges, squats, and stretching can help.

Your joints might like it if you text a little bit less and get more exercise, including strength training. WebMD explains why.

Your diet can affect your joints. WebMD explains what types of food are best for healthy joints.

Tai chi is one of many alternative therapies that can provide relief from pain, possibly letting you cut back on pain medications. Learn more at WebMD.

Gentle movements of the ancient Chinese exercise tai chi are one of many alternatives to help elderly people find pain relief.

Learn how diet, weather, stress, and other factors may lead to a gout flare -- and what you can do to lower your risk of a flare.

Conventional wisdom says cracking knuckles does cause problems, but a researcher who studied the question says no.

Many people turn to supplements for joint pain. And the right ones help. But you need to sort the hope from the hype.

WebMD shows how to eat well even on "bad" arthritis days when cooking is the last thing you want to do.

The rates of knee and hip replacements are rising rapidly as more women and men seek a new lease on active living.

With the baby boom generation hitting their 60s -- the age at which joints start to hurt and ultimately give out -- more and more women are seeking knee and hip replacements to maintain their active lifestyle.

Many medications that ease arthritis pain have the potential for health risks, but it’s important to know that the risks are quite low.