Series of articles related to arthritis.
The term ‘arthritis’ brings to mind painful joints – but there are many different types of arthritis. A condition called psoriatic arthritis can be as painful and debilitating as osteoarthritis, but with key differences – namely that psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune condition that also increases your risk of developing other health problems. How do…
You may have heard about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), but when it happens to youor a loved one, it is easy to miss even obvious symptoms. Most patients are unable to describe their pain even when they are swollen and sore all over. To top it off, untrained caregivers, typically family members, are unfamiliar with RA…
It is easy to blame ageing when you wake up feeling stiff and achy. After all, years of use can take a toll on joints, muscles, and bones. As we age, the cartilage that cushions your joints will dry and wear out. Furthermore, there is less production of synovial fluid, the thick liquid between your…
At first sight, Ms Ding Mee Hong accompanied by her husband Chew Cheng Chuan seemed like any other couple, till I noticed her deformed fingers and the difference in her walk (the penguin walk as she jokingly called it).
The PACE exercise program has been running successfully at the Ground Floor of Sunway Medical Centre. Arthritis Foundation, Malaysia (AFM) expresses its appreciation to Physio Plus physiotherapists, Dr Vim and Ms Alexis Loke for their assistance in running this program. AFM started these classes some 3 months ago and the response, although slow, has been encouraging…
Cheong Seow Yoong was in her mid-forties when she started experiencing pain in her knees. In the beginning she ignored the pain, hoping it would go away. But slowly, she says, “the pain worsened, the knee swelled and it came to a point where I was almost unable to walk! And that for me was devastating considering the situation I am in”…
While the Arthritis Foundation Malaysia (AFM) is the pillar for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, the RASG was formed in 2005 as the arm that supports them. 2015 marked the 10th anniversary of RASG. They have around 70-80 members in the Klang Valley…
“Sorry you’ve got arthritis and there’s nothing we can do. You have just got to learn to live with it”. These were the words the doctor told Puan Sri Samaladevi Navaratnam, when she consulted her on her swollen and painful fourth toe. She was in her 40s then. Now, at 79, she has weathered the condition for more than three decades and its share of ups and downs…
If you have arthritis there’s a lot you can do to help yourself, starting with the right sort of exercise. People with Arthritis are often confused by the conflicting advice they receive about exercise and rest. The Arthritis Foundation of Kuala Lumpur has prepared this leaflet to help you understand why, when, how and how…
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a term used to describe a form of arthritis which mainly affects the joints in the spine. However, it may affect other parts of the body, for example the hips, shoulders, knees or ankles. AS is a chronic (i.e. continuing, long-lasting) condition. However, with early diagnosis and proper management, the pain…