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Christina Hegarty PT, DPT...Christina is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast...
First, Second, 20th Opinions...Okay, I admit, I haven't had 20 opinions on my stubborn right ankle, but I'm guessing that I'm getting close to it...reactions15comments
RA and Pregnancy...RA occurs frequently among women of childbearing age and many women who develop the disease during this period in their lives may...
8 Pain Relief Therapies I Can't Live Without...It's funny- when you live in pain, you spend a lot of time thinking about (and trying) different ways to think less...reactions20comments
Humira and Traveling Back Home...A life on the go might seem like it doesn't work with having rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and taking Humira. However, though it...reactions8comments
My Journey with RA, Hip Pain, Steroid Use, and Avascular Necrosis...In January 2023, I went through extensive testing for ongoing left hip pain. I had been in pain with my left hip...reactions5comments
Community Views: 6 Ways to Combat Morning Stiffness...Most people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experience joint stiffness. But did you ever notice you are more stiff in the mornings? Morning...reactions26comments
Dating With RA Again After a Decade on the Bench...You know, we talk a lot about relationships and chronic illness, and how easily RA can make them more complicated and even...reactionscomments
RA Travel Prep Is No Joke...After 45 years of marriage, working for almost as long, and raising 3 sons, my husband and I are now retired and...reactions22comments
Orencia (abatacept)...Orencia (abatacept) is biologic drug used to treat people with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA), including those who have not...
Enbrel (etanercept)...Enbrel (etanercept) is a biologic drug used to treat people with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis. It can be used alone...
Xeljanz/Xeljanx XR (tofacitinib)...Xeljanz™/Xeljanx XR (tofacitinib) is used to treat certain adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Xeljanz/Xeljanx XR can be taken...
Psoriatic Arthritis...Similar to rheumatoid arthritis (RA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory condition. PsA affects the joints and tendons. It often occurs in...
Rituxan (rituximab)...Rituxan (rituximab) is a biologic drug approved to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is given in...
Ruxience...Hi all, so a new corse of action to start August 10th. Add to my story. My new hip is doing well...reactions13comments
Remicade (infliximab)...Remicade (infliximab) is a biologic drug used along with the medicine methotrexate to treat people with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis...
Rinvoq (upadacitinib)...Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is used to treat certain adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Before starting Rinvoq, users must have...
Cimzia (Certolizumab)...Cimzia is a biologic drug that is approved to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The active ingredient...
Simponi/Simponi Aria (golimumab)...Simponi (golimumab) and Simponi Aria (golimumab) are used along with the medicine methotrexate to treat adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid...
