The Pros and Cons of a Gluten Free Diet for RA...But remember, just like you can't be half-pregnant, you can't give up gluten half of the time and expect to see any results.... By Melissa Halas-Liang3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
The Waiting Game...I decided to start a family, my rheumatologist wanted me to wait three months after stopping my meds before she would consider it safe for me to get pregnant... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
TENS Unit for RA Pain...However, areas of use should be specifically discussed with a doctor in individuals who are pregnant, live with epilepsy, have heart problems, deep vein... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
New wife, mommy, and RA patient...My symptoms only spread to more parts of my body after my pregnancy.... By 9thvn12 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Keeping Cover...When I decided to resign from my job so that I could go off of my arthritis medications to get pregnant, I shelled out the incredibly expensive monthly... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome...Injury or trauma (a fracture or sprain) to the wrist, use of vibrating hand tools, retention of fluid during menopause or pregnancy, work stress, or the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
The Battle of the Prednisone Belly Bulge...I was beginning to resemble my old self, and not the faux-pregnant humpback steroid lady I usually look like.... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
It's Not Too Late...Young children, adults aged 65 years and older, pregnant women, and people with certain chronic medical conditions are among those groups of people who... By Wren3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Holding Out Hope?...Nine years later when I got pregnant, I again hoped that I’d be one of the lucky women who go into remission during their pregnancies.... By Tamara Haag3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Hypothyroidism and RA...I experienced quite a bit of thyroid fluctuation while pregnant, and therefore my endocrinologist requested that my OBGYN test my thyroid levels and send... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Methotrexate...It also causes severe fetal abnormalities (birth defects) in people who are pregnant.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Dealing with Loss, Failure, and RA...You’d be better off telling them you just found out you were pregnant yesterday and plan to have 7 more kids.... By Daniel Malito4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Managing Healthcare Expenses...CHIP is a joint federal and state health coverage program for uninsured, low-income children and pregnant women. Eligibility varies by state.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Rituxan (rituximab)...If you can become pregnant, you should use birth control during treatment and for some time after the last dose of Rituxan.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Life after death....the painful decision of terminating the pregnancy.... By francescajames254 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finally an answer after years of suffering? Maybe?...I got pregnant at 17 and had a very hard pregnancy.... By 11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Rinvoq (upadacitinib)...If you can become pregnant, you should use birth control during treatment and for some time after the last dose of Rinvoq.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Car Shopping for RA...Yet, when I was pregnant and traded in my sedan for a minivan, I quickly realized how much more comfortable it is to drive a larger vehicle.... By Tamara Haag5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil...If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, discuss with your physician a safe dose and brand.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Research Survey...Hello, A colleague of mine is conducting a survey into pregnancy in RA and treatments, I wondered if you guys would be kind enough to take a few minutes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTreatment