How to Use arthritis in a Sentence

arthritis

noun
  • By the time her son was born in 2007, the arthritis had progressed to all of her joints.
    Natasha Lavender, SELF, 20 Oct. 2021
  • The 95-year-old has arthritis in her feet and legs and says knitting helps to take her mind off the pain.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Gout is a form of arthritis that causes swollen and stiff joints.
    Anne Harding, Health, 25 Aug. 2023
  • This can lead to more pain and arthritis in the functioning joints.
    Colleen Stinchcombe, Health.com, 21 Jan. 2022
  • And with the arthritis, hanging a guitar on my neck hurts.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2022
  • Rheumatoid arthritis is the kind of disease that takes so much from you.
    Kat Elton, Marie Claire, 12 Oct. 2021
  • 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
  • Sara Irvine, 31, lives on the 43rd floor and said arthritis had prevented her from using the stairs.
    New York Times, 28 Mar. 2022
  • 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
  • My dad has severe arthritis in his knees and is awaiting surgery.
    Amy Dickinson, cleveland, 29 July 2022
  • 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
  • Rates of arthritis in moose grew during years with lower kill rates from wolves, the research says.
    NBC News, 23 Apr. 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
  • 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
  • Roughly 19% suffer from joint pain or some part of arthritis.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • These conditions are often stress-related, with common issues including high blood pressure, heart disease and arthritis.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Rarely, salmonellosis can result in bacteria getting into the bloodstream, which can cause more severe illnesses such as infected blood vessels, heart inflammation and arthritis.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024

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