Understanding Is Key to Living Well With Arthritis

Understanding Is Key to Living Well With Arthritis By Carol Eustice From the onset of symptoms to diagnosis of one of the types of arthritis to fully understanding the disease and how to manage it—well, it's a long process. There is a lot you can learn directly from your doctor, especially if you ask the right questions. There are things that experience will teach you, such as how to face daily challenges and how to turn positive actions into habits. Simply put, learn how to hang in there.  6 Questions Arthritis Patients Must Ask Their Doctor  As we all know, some doctors are better communicators than others—and the same can be said of patients. As an arthritis patient, there is basic information about your condition that you must know and understand. Here are 6 questions you should ask your doctor. READ NOW 7 Tough Challenges Facing People With Rheumatoid Arthritis  There's no denying it. Living with rheumatoid arthritis presents challenges. What are the toughest challenges for people with the disease? READ NOW 8 Good Habits Help People With Arthritis Get Through the Day  It is often said that positive actions yield positive results. Have you ever thought about which positive actions would serve you well if they became daily habits? Here are 8 habits that may help people with arthritis get through the day. READ NOW 6 Things People Without Arthritis May Not Understand  You can't completely understand the impact of living with a chronic disease, such as arthritis, unless you have the disease yourself. Here are 6 things some people may not know about arthritis. READ NOW Could You Have Arthritis?  Are you experiencing signs and symptoms that are typically associated with arthritis? Take this quiz. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Are You Ovulating Right Now? Take This Quiz and Find Out! How Well Do You Know the Freudian Defense Mechanisms? Test Your Perfectionist Tendencies Do You Have What It Takes to Pass Psychology 101? Quiz: Could You Have a Thyroid Problem? Is Your Fertility At Risk? This Quiz Will Tell You... What's Your Fitness Personality? How Much Do You Know About Piaget's Stages of Cognitive Development? AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.