Dose of Truth: Does your pain point to arthritis? We talk types and treatments

Are you experiencing soreness, stiffness or tender joints? Those symptoms could be a sign of arthritis and should prompt a visit to your primary care physician. Dr. James Simmons, nurse practitioner and founder of “Ask the NP,” explains the different types and treatments when it comes to dealing with the potentially debilitating disease.

Dr. Simmons also shares why sleep side matters when it comes to your health. Plus, he teaches us the positive potential of “poo pills” – better known as Fecal Microbiota Transplantation – when it comes to fending of deadly diseases.

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This segment aired on KTLA’s Off The Clock on June 29, 2023.