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Arthritis Pain and Prescription Opioids—Full Length

Arthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain. Arthritis Pain and Opioid Prescriptions. How can arthritis pain be managed without opioid prescriptions?

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Severe Joint Pain Prevalence

Arthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain. More than 1 in 4 adults with arthritis report severe joint pain. Severe joint pain can limit daily functions and seriously reduce quality of life.

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Managing Arthritis Without Opioids

How can arthritis pain be managed without opioid prescriptions? Physical activity is an effective pain reliever for arthritis and can reduce pain by up to 40%. Arthritis pain relief from non-opioid medications is similar to opioids. Pain management should include both clinical and behavioral strategies. Join a proven, community-based physical activity program or self-management education workshop. Physical activity is proven to reduce arthritis pain. Try low-impact activities.

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Arthritis Symptoms and Disability

Arthritis is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Symptoms include Pain, Aching, Stiffness, Swelling in or around the joints.

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Five Ways to Manage Arthritis

How can people who have arthritis manage symptoms? Get an early and accurate diagnosis by talking to your doctor if you have joint pain and other arthritis symptoms. Increase physical activity, which helps reduce joint pain and stiffness. Maintain a healthy weight. Join a self-management education workshop. Take steps to minimize or prevent injuries to joints.

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Arthritis Affects 58.5 million US Adults

Arthritis Affects 58.5 million US Adults.

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Gardening is a common physical activity among active adults with arthritis. Get active today!

Gardening is a common physical activity among active adults with arthritis. Get active today!

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1 in 3 adults with arthritis are not physically active. Get active today and try walking, gardening, or strength training.

1 in 3 adults with arthritis are not physically active. Get active today and try walking, gardening, or strength training.

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What is Arthritis—Full Length

Arthritis What is Arthritis? The most common form of arthritis in the United States is Osteoarthritis Gout and Rheumatoid arthritis are also common forms of arthritis

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Opioid Misuse for Pain

Arthritis Pain and Opioid Prescriptions Opioid use is common among people with arthritis. In 2022, 8.5 M people in the U.S. reported misuse of prescription pain relievers in the past year.

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Arthritis Definition and Common Types

ARTHRITIS What is Arthritis? Arthritis includes more than 100 different conditions that affect joints and the surrounding tissue. The most common form of arthritis in the United States is Osteoarthritis. Gout and Rheumatoid arthritis are also common forms of arthritis.

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Who Arthritis Affects

Who does arthritis affect? Arthritis affects people of all ages but, 9 in 10 adults with arthritis are 45 years and older. Arthritis affects about 1 in 5 adults in the United States— That's 53.2 million people.

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About 1 in 3 US veterans has been diagnosed with arthritis

Arthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability. To help manage arthritis symptoms and reduce joint pain: Talk to your doctor about your symptoms. Be physically active. Take an arthritis self-management class. *BRFSS, 2017-2021

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Arthritis limits the everyday activities of 25.7 million US adults.

Arthritis limits the everyday activities of 25.7 million US adults.

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Strength training is a common physical activity among active adults with arthritis. Get active today!

Older adult in wheelchair holding weights in both his hands.

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1 in 3 adults with arthritis are not physically active. Get active today!

1 in 3 adults with arthritis are not physically active. Get active today!

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26 Million Adults with Prediabetes Have Arthritis

Text says: 26 million adults with pre-diabetes have arthritis. Image of a middle aged black woman walking with hand weights in the park.

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Managing Arthritis: Strive for Five

Managing Arthritis: Strive for Five. Illustration of a hand with five fingers. Be active. Learn new self-management skills. Talk to your doctor. Manage your weight. Protect your joints.

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Walking Eases Arthritis Pain–Group

Three women walking in the park. Text says "Walking eases arthritis pain."

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Walking Eases Arthritis Pain–Family

Older black couple walking in park. Text says "walking eases arthritis pain."

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Walking Eases Arthritis Pain–Couple

Latino couple hiking in the woods. Text says "Walking eases arthritis pain."

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Walking Eases Arthritis Pain– Older Couple

Older couple walking in the park. Text says Walking eases arthritis pain.

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Anxiety and Depression Among Adults with Arthritis

Infographic: Anxiety and depression among adults with arthritis. 2 of 10 adults with arthritis have anxiety symptoms. Depression symptoms occur twice as often in adults with arthritis. Talk to your health care provider about your mental health. Ask your provider how physical activity or self-management education workshops can improve your mental health.

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Arthritis Among Veterans

Veterans day infographic: Arthritis is more common in older veterans

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304 Billion Infographic

The High Cost of Arthritis in the US - $304 Billion in 2013. $140 billion in medical costs. That's $2,117 in extra medical costs per adult with arthritis. $164 billion in lost wages. That's $4,040 less pay than an adult without arthritis. Physical activity programs may ease pain and reduce costs due to arthritis.

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Arthritis Vital Signs

Arthritis effects can be reduced with physical activity. One-third of adults over age 45 with arthritis report anxiety or depression. About 3 in 10 find stooping, bending, or kneeling very difficult. More than 20%26#37; of adults with arthritis find it very difficult or cannot walk 3 blocks, such as from a parking deck or subway to work. African Americans and Hispanics with arthritis are more limited in their activities due to their arthritis. Arthritis aches and pains are not a normal part of aging. Physical activity, such as walking, swimming, and biking, is good for arthritis. Physical activity can reduce pain and improve function. About 23 percent of adults have arthritis. Nearly 60 percent of adults with arthritis are women. Nearly 60 percent of people with arthritis are working age.

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Slimming Down Eases Joint Pain
EXCESS WEIGHT WORSENS ARTHRITIS. 2 of 3 adults with arthritis are overweight or obese. Half of adults with arthritis have severe joint pain. PATIENTS NEED ADVICE. Less than half of overweight and obese adults with arthritis get weight loss advice. Adults who get weight loss advice are four times more likely to try to lose weight.

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Over 1 in 2 Adults in Rural Area with Arthritis are Limited by It

Over 1 in 2 adults in rural areas with arthritis are limited by it.

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1 in 3 Adults in Rural Areas Have Arthritis

1 in 3 adults in rural areas have arthritis.

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Arthritis Among Adults in Rural Areas

One-third of adults in rural areas have arthritis. Over one-half are limited by it.

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30 + Million US Adults have Osteoarthritis

image: 30 million with osteoarthritis

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78 Million US Adults Will Have Arthritis in 2040

78 Million US Adults Will Have Arthritis in 2040. That's all the people that live in California, Florida, and New York now.

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