Osteoarthritis...Management of osteoarthritis should also include exercises to improve flexibility, endurance, and strength.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Environmental risk factors...For instance, the environmental risk factor of smoking is mainly a risk factor only for patients who are ACPA-positive.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Safety of RA Drug Treatments in Pregnant and Nursing Women...If the benefits of treatment with azathioprine (for instance, to maintain remission during pregnancy) outweigh the risks, this drug may be continued during... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Natural Remedies, Vitamins, and Supplements...For instance, vitamin B6 has been shown to reduce levels of inflammatory markers, including interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α),... By Editorial Team 11 min readBookmark for later
Surgical Techniques for RA...For instance, hips may last for 10 to 15 years, while knees may last up to 20 years.... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
How Your Immune System Works : The Basics...Thus RA is an instance where an antibody can be destructive.... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
Lifestyle, medical, hormones & other risk factors...For instance, one study failed to find any association between RA risk and a range of food and vitamins, including red meat, olive oil, vitamins A, E,... By Editorial Team 6 min readBookmark for later
RA Myths and Facts...For instance, the incidence tends to peak earlier for women than men, at about ages 55 to 64 years for women, compared with 75 to 84 years for men.... By Editorial Team 8 min readBookmark for later
RA Disruptions...This is just one instance of my R.A. disrupting my life.... By jillia1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What does RA pain feel like?...For instance, is it freezing pain, deep pain, squeezing, etc....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Water (pool) has given me a better quality of life!...with slow, deep breathing techniques- have been wonderful for me--my balance is 100% improved and the stretching has made me limber and given me more endurance... By jclarke1131 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
So many questions........I decide to start at the dermatologist in January (moved to husband's better insurance) He says its a combination of psoriasis and excema....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Decisions, decisions...For instance hesitating on a treatment change you know you need to make could be a real setback.... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Anyone Experience Lung Problems?...p=39645 for instance). If you've gone through challenges with your lungs, it would be helpful for others to hear your story!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments44 repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Reality Check Please...For instance, daily happiness is a perfect example for me. Last Sunday started out miserable.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pace yourself!...For instance I do an annual family calendar each year filled with photos from the previous year.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Mobility assistance ...My main issues are endurance and pain on bad days....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesCopingAssistive Devices
Bridge over troubled waters...I know, for instance, that when I am in pain, I would love a bit more assistance and even some inquiries about how I am doing, what is my... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Some things cannot be changed...I am due to start on Methotrexate very soon, and although I don’t normally like taking medication, in this instance I am keen to do so.... By 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Professional Perspective...organization and in keeping with my interests; ** at home: as the "head" of domestic duties, including laundry, shopping, cooking, and in having the energy and endurance... By jenscheid5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments