RA or Not RA?...I have the clinical symptoms of RA (swelling, joint pain, stiffness, and others) without the blood work to support them. I have beautiful blood.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments94 comments
The Power of Our Words to Help Heal Our Rheumatoid Arthritis and Overall Health...These individuals showed positive clinical changes and symptom reduction in their RA.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments15 comments
Stiff and Tired: Surviving the Evenings with RA...Share your tips and tricks below!... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis...While the precise mechanisms of action with PRP therapy remain unknown, there have recently been more clinical research studies examining the use of PRP... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Daunting Prospect of Changing Insurance...As a chronic illness patient, it's critical to be extremely organized: 2. Communication is critical.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Health...I would like to draw awareness to the cardiovascular risks that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can experience. These can range from increased risk of heart attacks and strokes to inflammation... By Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United States and around the world. CAD develops when... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Major PAIN...Usually it does NOT go smoothly the first time around and I end up having to make multiple phone calls bugging the people at the clinic to get back... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments20 comments
How I Catch Some ZZZs...What are some of your tips and tricks? Let me know in the comments!... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments23 comments
How I Manage My Never Ending Fatigue...Below are my tricks for fighting the monster we call lethargy. Books.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments37 comments
Losing Dr. McWonderful...He wrote that I should expect to continue taking Enbrel for another three months, since the VA requires a six-month trial before it will approve a switch... By Wren6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Is an Ablation for AFib?...Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregular heart rhythm caused by random electrical activity.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but can occur in other parts of the body... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...DVT risk factors are evaluated by elements in Virchow’s Triad: Growing older is also associated with an increased risk for clots (thrombosis).... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Postherpetic Neuralgia Is a Real Pain...Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
How Does RA Affect Your Feet?...In addition to the outpouring of comments on shoe changes, tips, and tricks, we also received a lot of feedback on how RA foot pain can affect daily living... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments74 comments
Psoriatic Arthritis...Some of the most common symptoms of PsA include: These common symptoms often lead to: PsA is defined by 5 clinical patterns: The exact cause of PsA... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later