Many people live with arthritis of some kind, but haven't seriously acknowledged it or sought treatment. The condition has become so chronic in nature, they've forgotten what it feels like to be free from pain and stiffness, and the fatigue that accompanies it. If you've wondered about the discomfort and achiness you feel, give one of the nurses a call and tell them your story. You'll be surprised at what a difference the call can make.

The word arthritis refers to over 100 different diseases. These disorders are often referred to as rheumatic disorders that cause pain, swelling, and limited movement in the joints and other tissues that surround the joints.

Arthritis is one of the nations most prevalent chronic health problems. About one in every three persons has some form of arthritis. That equates to about 70 million and these numbers are growing as the number of baby boomers are reaching older age. It occurs in women about twice as often than in men.

There have been so many advances in treatments that it is a very exciting time in rheumatology. For example, there have been so many medications developed that have the capability of slowing down the joint destruction that so often accompanies rheumatoid arthritis.

Persons can learn to deal with arthritis by learning as much about their condition as possible. That's where Arthritis Services comes in. We can help you gain the knowledge needed to become an effective self-manager. The more knowledge you have, the more equipped you are in anticipating and dealing with the fluctuations that occur so often when dealing with chronic arthritis.