About Arthritis & Joint Conditions: What Not to Say to Someone With Arthritis

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Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis & Joint Conditions Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis Quizzes | Types of Arthritis | Joint Pain | Medications | Alt Medicine | Follow Us on Twitter | Join Us on Facebook Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible. ~St. Francis of Assisi 10 Things Not to Say to Someone With Arthritis It can be hard for people to know what to say to someone with arthritis. Even the most kind, empathetic, caring, and wonderful people sometimes struggle to find the right words. I think, in most cases, the struggle comes from a good place within people -- they want to understand and they want to say something appropriate. But, that desire to say something can backfire. People sometimes say the wrong thing. Read more... Search Related Topics:  living with arthritis  coping with arthritis  emotions and arthritis Two Fibromyalgia Medications Don't Stand Out When Compared to Placebo Fibromyalgia affects more than 5 million Americans, primarily women. According to a review published in The Cochrane Library, two medications commonly prescribed to relieve fibromyalgia pain help some patients, but cause problems for nearly as many. Read more... Can "Text Neck" Turn Into Arthritis? Have you noticed that not many people look up anymore? I don't mean up into the clouds, I just mean enough to make eye contact. Most everyone has their head tilted down as they read and send text messages, check their Facebook newsfeed, play Words With Friends, or focus on any favorite app on their smart phone. The problem is, tilting the head excessively is causing neck pain and it has become a common ailment. So common, in fact, it's being referred to as "text neck". Read more... Reader Stories: Has Arthritis Affected Your Body Image? In a world that places heavy emphasis on being attractive, body image is something that often suffers for many people with arthritis and other related conditions. Visible joint deformities, walking with a limp, rashes, and even less-than-perfect grooming can all contribute to a negative body image. Pain itself can make you feel poorly and put a frown where there should be a smile. Has your body image suffered because of arthritis? Share your story... Search Related Topics:  joint damage  joint deformity  joint pain Related Searches Arthritis Joint Pain Knee Arthritis Arthritis Symptoms Arthritis in Neck Arthritis Relief Featured Articles I Bet You Have Missed a Quiz - Check the Full List Xeljanz (tofacitinib) - What You Need to Know Orencia - 10 Things You Should Know Simponi (golimumab) - What You Should Know Methotrexate - 10 Things You Should Know What Is a Pain Management Doctor?   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz   Follow me on: Advertisement