Safety of RA Drug Treatments in Pregnant and Nursing Women...While the safest course of action is to avoid use of all drugs during pregnancy, this may not be possible.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Hip swelling and stiffness...It supports much of the weight of the body and provides stability while moving and standing still.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Cervical Spine Pain and Stiffness...Other interventions that may be useful in controlling pain include use of a neck brace or collar and application of heat or cold.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Janeil Whitworth...After college, Janeil made the difficult decision with her husband to put a career on hold while pursuing their hope of becoming parents.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
What Is Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis?...While these findings are helpful, more research is needed on seronegative RA.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
RA and Menopause...In fact, while rates of cardiovascular disease in women are approximately one-third of those in men before menopause, after menopause rates of cardiovascular... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Kineret (Anakinra)...You should also not receive live vaccines while you are taking Kineret.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Genetic Factors and Family History...Studies have estimated that MHC genes may account for one-third of the genetic contribution to RA risk, more than any other part of the genome.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
What I wish people knew and could understand...If you could feel my knees, feet and shoulders as I walk to the door maybe you wouldn't look down your nose at me.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Lifestyle, medical, hormones & other risk factors...While the link between socioeconomic status and risk for RA is uncertain, there are occupations associated with increased risk for developing RA.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Contact Us...While we may respond during the evenings and weekends, we cannot guarantee a response outside of our standard team hours.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Orencia (abatacept)...You should avoid getting certain vaccines while taking Orencia.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Olumiant (baricitinib)...There is not enough data to know if Olumiant is safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Green Tea, Turmeric, Flaxseed, and Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)...Evening primrose oil was studied in patients with RA in a small study and demonstrated mild improvement in RA symptoms.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Workplace Considerations...Workplace accommodations could include: Different people, even those with the same disability, may have different workplace needs.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Michael Booth...He spent his youth in competitive cycling and gymnastics, while performing and working in acrobatics and stunt work.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Carla Kienast...While she’s been on multiple treatment plans she’s still searching for that magic elixir that will put her into that magical state of remission.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
It wasn't Dengue Fever!...While he was in intensive care his best friend and I started to build a new pump house on the dam.... By farmerbarb2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Leanne Donaldson...Managing the additional diagnosis has been difficult, but Leanne tries to focus each day on the positive while offering support, understanding, and education... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Mariah Zebrowski Leach...After learning firsthand the challenges of navigating pregnancy and parenthood while living with RA, Mariah has become particularly passionate about supporting... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later