Hearing Loss...These include extended high-frequency audiometry and pure tone audiometry, among others.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Hip Procedure For Pain...When he was finished and the RN said I could get up, I couldn't move my right leg at all.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Breathe in, Breathe out....I was diagnosed with RA right around my 40th birthday, although looking back my doctor and I agree that I was probably having flares since my early thirties... By sueclark1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Left in the Shadows...Honestly, I’m not even sure what that is yet, so I keep trying things that are new to me to see if anything feels right.... By rayogagirl6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
What Are Rheumatoid Nodules?...Nodules mainly affect people who have high levels of rheumatoid factor (RF). Rheumatoid factors are proteins made by the immune system.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Specialized diagnostic tests...Such a high cell count can also indicate the presence of infection.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Upper jaw swelling, deteriorating wisdom teeth and TMJ disorder...I also had some minor pain in/around the left ear, then slight pain in/around the right ear (now dissipated).... By gpisasale3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hi, I am Back with Continuing Info and An Update on Tests...Right now I have lost a total of 30 lbs. My surgeon is going to be very pleased for when I have my hip replacement next year.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
RA Grab Bag Goodies...I had been having a dull pain in the back of my right knee for several days but as usual I didn't pay it a lot of attention.... By Dave B1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Osteoarthritis...susceptibility for the disease One study found that genes accounted for about half of the risk for developing hip osteoarthritisOverweightCarrying excess weight... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
My Walking Stick...My left arm is weaker than my right armband my stick helps. Waiting in long lines for an extended period of time, my stick helps.... By celia1231 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
September is Suicide Awareness Month...I am not alone. 41 years ago my father took a 22 caliber pistol and pulled the trigger with the gun pressed to his right temple.... By aloneagainalethea4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Pain in lower right quadrant of back...I have been having mobility issues due to severe pain in lower right portion of back....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)...If you have high ANA and autoimmune disorder symptoms but doctors still cannot diagnose you with another disease after these tests, they may diagnose you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
My worst enemy...I'm currently 'suffering' with a flare up in my right hand & my right hip - its agony, I've sobbed my heart out tonight to my mum &... By becimacc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Article Thin Ice...My hands, feet and ankles ache but most if the time my whole body aches. It may last a day but never much longer....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares & Flare Management
My Journey with RA...came back sky high. ... By ladonna1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Vitamin D...Side effects from high doses of vitamin D were generally mild. ... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Just diagnosed...My hands, shoulders and wrists seem to be the only areas affected right now and I fear not being able to hold my grandchildren.... By weezy651 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Just Need Some Reassurance/Support...it hurts to hold and manipulate my instruments at work and doing things like scrubbing dishes or cleaning a bathroom makes me cringe. 2020 I had right... By Wifeto1momto62 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments