Living with Osteoarthritis

To manage your osteoarthritis (OA) at work, make sure your boss and coworkers know you have a joint problem that might need some special accommodations. In most cases, the changes can be made simply and at low or no cost. If your job involves a lot... Full Answer

When your joints ache from osteoarthritis (OA), are you eager to get out there and go for a brisk walk? Not really. It's much easier to stay on the couch. And besides, doesn't exercise just make OA worse? Absolutely not. In fact, getting up from... Full Answer

Negative thinking is counterproductive with regard to almost everything in life. It is energy that is wasted that could be put to better use. We only have so much timein this life to respond to the things around us. All of us need to think better, act... Full Answer

Here are some tips that can help you manage your osteoarthritis at work: See if you can adjust your hours to accommodate your condition. Make sure you see a doctor and let him or her know how      osteoarthritis affects your... Full Answer

You may need to talk about your health condition with your boss if you feel improvements in your work environment or schedule could help you do a better job. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects employees from discrimination or... Full Answer

If you have osteoarthritis (OA) and switch health insurance companies, your OA might be considered a preexisting condition. In that case, the insurance company might refuse to pay for your OA drugs and related medical expenses for a specified... Full Answer

Individual costs of osteoarthritis per person can vary, but the average annual cost per person has been reported to be $5,700. The total cost of osteoarthritis and other forms arthritis across the U.S. was $128 billion. The cost of osteoarthritis... Full Answer

The cost of hip joint replacements can be $35,000, and somewhat less for a knee replacement. In the U.S., more than 600,000 hip or knee replacements are done every year, and this is expected to increase. More than $8.2 billion is spent each year... Full Answer

Researchers have long known that quality of life can be significantly affected in people who have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Quality of life refers to the ability to perform daily tasks, including work and home responsibilities. It also... Full Answer

Some research suggests that running shoes can put undue pressure on the knee compared to other types of shoes. In fact, some studies have shown that flip-flops or going barefoot places the least amount of pressure on the knee. Full Answer