Learning lessons from the good times...Of course, that then leads to weight gain, self-image issues, and so on.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Health...Taking frequent courses of prednisone over long periods of time can cause complications like weight gain, diabetes, and increased coronary artery disease... By Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Drugs and Prescription Medications for RA...Plus, steroids have many potential side effects, including weight gain, osteoporosis (a condition that causes the bones to become less strong and more... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Potential Thyroid Problems and RA...I noticed that a little bit before the pandemic started and continuing to this day, I had a whole host of symptoms: unexplained weight gain, purple stretch... By David Advent2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Beginning Again...Eating has consequences, not only in terms of weight gain, but also in terms of my overall health.... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Outside the lines...Weight gain and belly fat in particular are fun to deal with and seem to have entered the picture after RA. Why? Slowing down my workout regimen?... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The good, the bad and the ugly...For those of us who are on corticosteroids we sometimes enjoy the fun side effects of abdominal weight gain, the moon face, easy bruising, etc. all of... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Smart Goals...How can you stay at a healthy weight when you're constantly pumping your body full of medications, especially ones notorious for weight gain (steroids,... By Angela Lundberg8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The past 6 years with RA...• Weight loss- dropping weight when you are sick isn’t as awesome when you actually lose it on your own. • Brain Fog-it’s real!... By acewood915 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Started out as JRA, still going as RA...Of course, not to mention the increased appetite which led to weight gain, as if being a teenager during the grunge look wasn't enough.... By saadav806 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Sweaty Side of Drugs...Or admitting that you deal with medication side effects that physically affect your appearance or mood: prednisone weight gain (giant belly, neck hump,... By Angela Lundberg7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
RA Myths and Facts...However, we are pretty sure that RA does not result from any single lifestyle factor, such as stress, excess weight gain, or unhealthy eating.... By Editorial Team 8 min readBookmark for later
Making Muscles: Strength Training and Rheumatoid Arthritis ...to carry my weight around?”... By Kathryn Elton, OTR3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Battle of the Prednisone Belly Bulge...My doctor (therapist) tried to console me a little bit by bringing up the fact that it's not unusual to gain weight during Christmas and the holidays because... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Not yet diagnosed...I kept thinking no pain no gain but it never improved.... By jen20171 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Finally an answer after years of suffering? Maybe?...My knee did get better but I still always had some sort of pain in my right leg since that weight gain.... By 11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
CF and RA: From One Abbreviation to Another...All the years of wear and tear, my low lung function, and my low weight was just too much for my body to bear.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Joint Stiffness Not Required...In addition, people with CF are unable to digest and absorb nutrients from food and struggle to gain and maintain weight.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Multiple Co-Morbidities Connected to Worse Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Outcomes...For example, if we have joint pain and, therefore, difficulty exercising, RA patients can quickly gain too much weight and then have additional conditions... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
How Not to Let Your Emotions Ruin Your Day...Emotions are always reactions, never the driver, and by giving them too much weight we do nothing but keep feeling them.... By Kathryn Elton, OTR4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
