Rheumatic conditions

One in five Dutch people has some form of rheumatism. These people often experience pain and stiffness. Rheumatism is a collective name for more than a hundred disorders of joints, muscles and tendons.

5 frustrations with rheumatism

Rheumatism is annoying. Not only because of pain and fatigue, but also because of the influence this disease has on everyday life. Think of struggling with packaging and difficulties with…
Rheumatism: the big three

More than 2 million Dutch people have some form of rheumatism. So there is a good chance that you know someone with rheumatic complaints. These are divided into three categories; popularly known as ‘the…
Nutrition for rheumatism: know what you eat

It is well known to most people that rheumatism is a painful condition. Especially muscles, joints and connective tissue have to suffer. Being overweight is a reinforcing factor. That’s why…
Exercise in rheumatism

At first glance, exercise and rheumatism do not seem like best friends. Logically, if your body feels painful and stiff, you naturally like to avoid that feeling. But moving is really…

Painful joints due to osteoarthritis or arthritis

Painful joints are usually caused by osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. These conditions are more common in the elderly, but are not a ‘normal’ sign of ageing. It is…
8 frequently asked questions about rheumatism

Rheumatism encompasses more than a hundred chronic diseases of joints, muscles and tendons. More than 2 million Dutch people have rheumatism. Anyone can get rheumatism, at any age. Eight frequently asked questions…
What is osteoarthritis?

Most people have heard of osteoarthritis, but if you ask them what it is, they will not always give the correct answer. Many people think that osteoarthritis…
‘Medicines must go hand in hand with healthy food’

Does a vegan diet help with rheumatism and osteoarthritis? Results from previous research do indicate this. Dietitian Wendy Walrabenstein, affiliated with Amsterdam UMC and Reade Rheumatology &…