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...I remember the occasion very clearly when osteoarthritis made itself known beyond a reasonable doubt. In 2010, I decided to paint my home music studio a fun combination of light...

...According to the Mayo Clinic, osteoporosis “causes bones to become brittle and weak” because “the formation of new bone does not keep up with the loss of old bone.” Bones...

...My general stance on the pandemic: things are challenging for everyone and we are all just trying to figure it out. So when my local pool re-opened without any plans...

...Well, that’s it; the title says it all. Thanks for coming, please leave your praise in the comment section below! Ha! There’s more, of course, which you probably already knew...

...Since I was diagnosed at age two more than 40 years ago, the condition has changed names (from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis to juvenile idiopathic arthritis), the treatments have greatly improved...

...When you have a chronic illness — and more specifically, a rheumatic illness — your rheumatologist is your eventual first point of contact after working with your primary care doctor...

...I have been fortunate to have had some really talented and outstanding physical and occupational therapists to work with over the years I have had rheumatoid arthritis (RA), so I...

...Recently the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released its recommendations for autoimmune patients (including rheumatoid arthritis) for the COVID-19 vaccines. Their conclusion was that although there is limited data, autoimmune...

...In my last article, I talked about developing a support system and finding ways to boost your self-confidence. Today, I have two more suggestions for you. Just like any relationship...

...Pfizer reported results from a new post-launch study on the safety of the drug Xeljanz (tofacitinib), finding more major adverse cardiovascular events and cases of cancer when compared to TNF-inhibitors...