Rheumatoid arthritis sufferer says ‘I was in shape but now I can barely button up a shirt’

Rheumatoid arthritis sufferer says ‘I was in shape but now I can barely button up a shirt’

Alison McIndoe, a personal trainer, initially attributed her knee pain to excessive gym workouts. However, when routine tasks like washing her hair became increasingly difficult due to stiffness and pain in her hands and fingers, she realised something was amiss. At the tender age of 40, Alison had transitioned from being in peak physical condition … Read more

Arthritis breakthrough as stem cell treatment gives cure hope

Arthritis breakthrough as stem cell treatment gives cure hope

A University of York spin-out company hopes the breakthrough therapy will stimulate repairs of joint tissue, something no other treatment does. The potentially devastating condition, which affects 500,000 people, occurs when the immune system – the body’s natural defence system – goes awry and attacks joints, causing pain, swelling and inflammation. This can lead to … Read more