Brain Fog and the Luddite...With rheumatoid arthritis, both the alcohol and the peacefully falling asleep are things of the past.... By Michael Booth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Unhealthy Standards...In 2014 the United States ranked third highest in the world on three different measures: rates of depression, anxiety, and alcohol and drug use (India... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Expect: Methotrexate...Ask your doctor about whether consuming alcohol is safe according to your methotrexate dose. Have you taken methotrexate before?... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 comments
I've Lost Control: Taking My Life Back from Rheumatoid Arthritis...And alcohol? I might as well throw gas on the inferno that is my immune system.... By Leanne Donaldson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Inject Me Tenderly...I’m not sure why, but it’s a relatively painful process and I have developed a psychosomatic reaction to the alcohol swab (I get nauseous).... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
My (Accidental) RA Diet...I made the choice to eat as healthy as possible: only whole/real foods, no alcohol, no caffeine (goodbye, coffee, sob!)... By Angela Lundberg6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Psyching Up...My Dr. walked back in the room with a huge needle in one hand and an alcohol swab in the other.... By celia1232 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Keep Away, Toothfairy! My Tips for Healthy Teeth and RA...I never used alcohol mouthwashes to begin with (I don’t like how they taste).... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Day and Night...I also avoid caffeine for at least 6 hours before bedtime and alcohol as well since both will make you restless - the last thing we need!... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments16 comments
Grappling with RA Hangover...“You know, when you feel like you’ve been trampled by an elephant and wrung dry without any alcohol to make it enjoyable?”... By Kelly Mack3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Flare Scares...Be careful about using alcohol to give you “liquid courage” as it can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety long term.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Coming off Disease Modifying Drugs (dmards nsaids)...I stopped eating dairy products, stopped all intake of alcohol, I eat well & take cbd/thc & normal top up pain killers to manage my everyday symptoms....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
The Activity Hangover...Everyone knows about hangovers, where one indulges in too much alcohol and then pays for it the next day in headaches and nausea.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
What's the Cure for Annoying Advice?...;White rice;Pasta;White bread;Added sugar;Added salt;Refined products;Alcohol;Coffee;Tea;Medications (of any kind).This is what convinced me (I had arthritis... By Angela Lundberg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
Decreasing Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)...Caffeine-containing, spicy, and acidic foods like citrus, vinegar, tomato, and chili peppers are known offenders, as is alcohol (especially fermented beverages... By Melissa Halas-Liang3 min readBookmark for later
What Is Mental Health?...Substance use disorder is dependence or addiction to specific substances, such as alcohol or drugs.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Focusing on the Wrong Villain...When you include other drugs that are taken with opioids, especially alcohol and cocaine, it can reasonably be assumed that the number of deaths from opioid... By Wren4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
RA and Misconceptions - Why Us?...raisins, cracking knuckles, turmeric, essential oils, yoga, eating a special diet, no dairy, no wheat, no nightshade vegetables, no sugar, no carbs, no alcohol... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments38 comments
The Good Life...I do know that when I eat a lot of starches or overindulge in alcohol or any other “rich” foods, I do not feel well and that extends to... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stress Management With RA: 4 Ways to Break the Cycle...Not to mention the fact that today my body just hears the word "alcohol" and immediately begins to rebel.... By Leanne Donaldson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments