BySusan Jara
Gout vs. Psoriatic Arthritis: What's the Difference?
While gout and psoriatic arthritis may have some symptoms in common, they are distinct conditions with very different causes and treatments.
By Linda Rodgers
12.10.19 11:07AM
7 Diseases That Can Mimic Psoriatic Arthritis — and Delay Your Diagnosis
This chronic inflammatory arthritis can have many different symptoms, which is why it's so easy to misdiagnose — and miss, say rheumatologists.
By Kristen Sturt
12.10.19 8:59AM
What Is a Temporal Artery Biopsy, and How Does It Diagnose Giant Cell Arteritis?
Giant cell arteritis is a serious form of blood vessel inflammation — and early diagnosis and treatment is key.
By Barbara Brody
Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Protein Antibodies Might Predict Who Will Get Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers are very interested in seeing which factors might be used to predict — and help prevent — rheumatoid arthritis in at-risk people.
Nearly 20% of People with Spondyloarthritis Also Have Fibromyalgia, New Data Show
Female patients were much more likely to have a dual diagnosis.
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By Teresa Dumain
11.8.19 7:14AM
6 Diseases That Could Mimic Ankylosing Spondylitis — and Delay Your Diagnosis
Ankylosing spondylitis, a type of axial spondyloarthritis, can be tricky to diagnose. These other diseases can present similarly to AS and cause a misdiagnosis.
Could Your Pain Actually Be Inflammatory Arthritis? Most Physical Therapists Can Tell
A new study underscores the role that physical therapists can play in helping patients get the right diagnosis.
What Kind of Arthritis Do You Really Have? How Ultrasounds Can Help Confirm the Diagnosis
A recent study found that ultrasound tests may be an especially helpful imaging test for helping doctors figure out what's causing your joint pain.
By Diana Kelly Levey
Fibromyalgia Tender Points: What and Where Are They?
And does counting tender points in fibromyalgia even still matter?
9.2.19 8:24AM
9 Diseases That Can Mimic Fibromyalgia (and Delay Your Diagnosis)
Fibromyalgia can be tricky to diagnose, which is why you may have one of these other conditions instead.
Fibromyalgia Diagnosis: How Doctors Diagnose Fibromyalgia
Here's what to expect at the doctor's office when you suspect you might have fibromyalgia.
By Charlotte Hilton Andersen
21 Things to Do *Right* After You're Diagnosed with Arthritis
Not sure where to go from here? These tips from fellow patients will make you feel less overwhelmed.
By Jessica Brown
Is It a Bunion or Something Else? 6 Health Problems You Might Mistake for Bunions
If you have a painful bump on your big toe, it might not necessarily be the bunion you think it is.
By Susan Ince
Joint Count Test for Arthritis: What Is It?
Here's what happens during a joint count test — and how doctors use the results to guide your arthritis treatment.
Having Gout and Rheumatoid Arthritis at the Same Time Is More Common Than You Think
Until recently, experts didn't think people with RA were likely to also develop gout. But a new study suggests otherwise.
6 Diseases That Can Mimic Gout (and Delay Your Diagnosis)
Getting diagnosed with gout isn't always straightforward. These other diseases can present similarly to gout and cause a misdiagnosis.
By Marissa Laliberte
What Is the Antinuclear Antibody (ANA) Test? What It Can Tell You About Your Autoimmune Disease
You'll likely get this blood test if your doctor suspects you have an autoimmune, inflammatory disease.
By Kimberly Hiss
Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis: How Doctors Diagnose Psoriatic Arthritis
Delays in getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis are all too common. Knowing what to expect may help speed up the process.
By Beth Weinhouse
Seeing a Rheumatologist for Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Know Before Your First Visit
Getting diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis can be a challenging process, but being prepared can help.
8 Diseases That Could Mimic Rheumatoid Arthritis — and Delay Your Diagnosis
Getting diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis isn't always straightforward. These other diseases can present similarly to RA and cause a delay in diagnosis.
A New Blood Test for Fibromyalgia Might Make Diagnosing Patients a Whole Lot Easier
It's still in development, but a new study might make diagnosing fibromyalgia more accurate and fast.
By Karyn Repinski
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds' Ankylosing Spondylitis Story Is Completely Relatable for Anyone Living with Chronic Pain
Even with a very strong family history of AS, Reynolds still experienced significant delays in getting diagnosed.
Ankylosing Spondylitis vs. Fibromyalgia: Could You Be Misdiagnosed?
Learn more about how AS and fibro can be misdiagnosed for each other, why they occur at the same time, and how to manage them.
The HLA-B27 Gene and Ankylosing Spondylitis: What's the Connection?
Many people with AS have the HLA-B27 gene, but most people with the HLA-B27 gene never develop AS.
How to Get the Right Arthritis Diagnosis Sooner, According to 12 Patients Who Didn't
Diagnostic delays in arthritis are frighteningly common. Follow this advice to help doctors get to the bottom of your symptoms sooner.
Misdiagnosing Fibromyalgia Can Be Common, Finds a New Study
Doctors both over-diagnosed patients who didn't actually have fibro and missed the diagnosis in others. Here's a look at why.
Understanding Palindromic Rheumatism: What Is It and How It Differs from RA
This rare type of inflammatory arthritis could be a precursor to RA.
1.16.19 12:13PM
Preclinical Rheumatoid Arthritis: What Is It, Exactly?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be notoriously tricky to diagnose, thanks to the fact that while certain blood tests, imaging tests, and a physical exam and symptoms can provide clues, a doctor really needs to look at the whole picture to...
What Is Anti-CCP? What It Can Tell You About Your Autoimmune Disease
As you go through the process of getting diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, you'll be confronted with a slew of tests — most of which you'd probably never heard of before. Rheumatoid arthritis and other types of inflammatory, autoimmune arthritis...
What Is C-Reactive Protein? What It Can Tell You About Your Autoimmune Disease
1.9.19 5:07PM
"The Day I Got Diagnosed with Arthritis": What It Was Really Like for 7 People, and What They Did Next
Learning that you have a chronic, life-altering disease like arthritis is challenging news to swallow, no matter what kind of arthritis you may have, how old you are, or what your other personal circumstances are. But not everyone takes the...
By Lauren Gelman
Seeing a Rheumatologist for Ankylosing Spondylitis: What to Know Before Your First Visit
Getting diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis is often a challenging process, but being prepared can help.
Is It Eczema or Psoriasis? A New Non-Invasive Test May Help Sort It Out
'Skin stripping' may be a lot easier than getting a biopsy.
What Is Sedimentation Rate (ESR)? What It Can Tell You About Your Autoimmune Disease
What Is Rheumatoid Factor? What This Blood Test Can Reveal About Your Autoimmune Disease
If you're having inflammatory arthritis symptoms, your doctor will likely test your blood for the presence of rheumatoid factor. Here's what the results mean.
How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Actually Start? New Study Confirms 'Outside-In' Hypothesis
Learning how RA develops may ultimately allow doctors to detect and diagnose it sooner.
Can MRI Really Help Diagnose Axial Spondyloarthritis? New Research Isn't So Sure
X-rays can't diagnose early-stage disease, but MRI might be more limited than once thought.
10.9.18 2:36PM
If You Have Axial Spondyloarthritis, You May Need This Test Repeated to Get the Right Treatment
Turns out, your CRP test results can vary a lot.
By CreakyStaff
New set of criteria for classifying adult & juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
International rheumatology, dermatology, neurology, and pediatric groups have endorsed the new criteria.
Ultrasound is effective tool for synovitis detection in wrists and fingers
Ultrasound and MRI have been shown to be more sensitive than clinical examination in detecting synovitis, both in active disease and in remission.
9.13.17 10:36AM
Chronic inflammatory disease likelier to follow wrist than ankle arthritis
As one might expect, patients with monoarthritis, or the inflammation of a single joint, tend to have better prognoses than those whose disease impacts multiple joints. So it follows that researchers have focused more on the more complicated polyarthritis than...
The difference between diagnosis and classification of rheumatologic conditions
Many people I speak with have wondered why it took so long to get a diagnosis for their rheumatologic condition. And then, once diagnosed, some who try to participate in research into the condition may be surprised to discover they...
How did so many doctors miss this? An autoimmune disease misdiagnosis story
As I face the reality that I may have another autoimmune disease, I once again look back on the last year and realize all of the symptoms were there, but how did so many doctors miss this? It first started...