How to Use arthritis in a Sentence

arthritis

noun
  • My dad has severe arthritis in his knees and is awaiting surgery.
    Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 29 July 2022
  • Cortese has arthritis and can’t help much in the shop anymore; scooping the hard-serve is too difficult.
    Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2022
  • But pain can be a signal of something more sinister than arthritis or muscle aches.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Another thing to note about older dogs is health conditions, such as diabetes or arthritis.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 24 July 2022
  • This works for pains associated with arthritis, backaches, and muscle and joint pain.
    Chris Hachey, BGR, 28 July 2022
  • For: Built with a sofa-style memory foam base, this bed is perfect for large dogs who sleep stretched out, as well as those with joint issues and arthritis.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022
  • The drugs are used to treat heart failure, blood clots, diabetes, arthritis, Crohn's disease and other illnesses and conditions.
    Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2024
  • This could potentially improve symptoms of chronic inflammation such as with arthritis.
    Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024
  • Vitamin C works to reduce inflammation while manganese reduces arthritis pain.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022
  • This discovery is not new, as Wright points out; the connection between menopause and musculoskeletal issues like arthritis has been known for more than 30 years.
    Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 9 Aug. 2024
  • Without appropriate treatment, Lyme can cause arthritis, heart conditions and affect the nervous system.
    Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Gout is a form of arthritis that causes swollen and stiff joints.
    Anne Harding, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • And with the arthritis, hanging a guitar on my neck hurts.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022
  • It's even prescribed in a lot of countries for arthritis pain.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2023
  • The routine helps soothe the arthritis in his right knee, first diagnosed in 2008.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Long term, overgrown nails can lead to arthritis and tendonitis in their feet, legs and back.
    Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The chemical is sometimes used to try to treat arthritis.
    Erika Edwards, NBC News, 23 Aug. 2023
  • If left untreated, the infection can spread to the joints and cause arthritis.
    Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Many of the drugs treat the same things: diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and cancer.
    Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Some studies say half of people who tear their ACLs will get arthritis in 10 years.
    Matt Villano, CNN, 6 Sep. 2022
  • The key symptom in this stage is arthritis which usually affects the knees.
    Amanda MacMillan, Health, 15 Apr. 2023
  • As part of the study, researchers took X-ray images to evaluate signs of arthritis in their knee joints.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 20 May 2024
  • Broccoli Sometimes, the best foods for arthritis are the most unassuming.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Sadly, there came a day when Grandmother’s arthritis and Alzheimer’s got the best of her and the artichokes were no more.
    Julie Giuffrida, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2023
  • For dogs with arthritis, finding a suitable bed can be a challenge.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 June 2023
  • The type and progression of your arthritis will determine the treatment.
    Lauren Del Turco, Health, 6 Feb. 2024
  • This health care giant’s wares span a range that includes Band-Aids, hip implants, and arthritis drugs.
    Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Her husband has severe arthritis in his back and is unable to shovel the snow that has blocked the couple's front door.
    Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Those with arthritis may find soaking in a tub with CBD relaxing.
    Dallas News, 18 Jan. 2023
  • The fossil also shows signs of arthritis, suggesting that Apex lived a long life.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 17 July 2024

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