Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)...NSAIDs should not be used during pregnancy unless prescribed by a doctor.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
If Not For RA Would I Still Be Childless?...I was 38 when I was finally diagnosed with RA and one of the first things we (my doctor and I) did was begin a medication for which pregnancy... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Biologics, latent TB and pregnancy wish...And how much can it affect my pregnancy wish? I hope someone can help with any knowledge or experience. Thank you in advance!!!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesBiologic Medication
Amanda Osowski...Amanda is also the mom to a toddler conceived through IVF, and speaks candidly about pregnancy and parenting with Insomnia and other chronic illnesses.... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Joint Stiffness Not Required...In fact, I had pain, fatigue, low-grade fevers, and went into remission during pregnancy– all classic signs of RA.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...A tumor or even pregnancy can place pressure on a vein compressing it and slowing the flow of blood.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Effect of Menstrual Cycles on RA...Typically, the cycle repeats on average every 28 days or between a range of 25-30 days, unless a pregnancy is conceived.... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Do You Throw in the Treatment Towel?...Some treatments have worked better than others, while there are even more that I haven’t been able to try as a young mom with a recent pregnancy and then... By Janeil Whitworth2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments23 comments
Mamas Facing Forward – A Community to Help Mamas Facing Chronic Illnesses Move Forward...In the hopes that women in the future wouldn’t have to feel as alone and unsupported as I did, I started writing the RA Pregnancy Chronicles to share my... By Mariah Z. Leach3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
SUGGEST DIET PLAN FOR MY CAREGIVER...It is common to have RA during pregnancy but in my case its getting day by day....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiet & Nutrition
CF and RA: From One Abbreviation to Another...She pointed out the swelling in my ankles and commented how I had no pain in pregnancy a few years back which was similar to her patients with RA.... By Janeil Whitworth3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Age is just a number...In this case my pregnancy may have triggered my autoimmune disease.... By sfoster1gcf2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Skin Issues Associated with RA...unknown but some researchers are beginning to argue that rheumatoid nodules may be related to genetic material that originated from the mother during pregnancy... By Andrew Lumpe, PhD3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 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
Those were the days.......At first, he thought it might be a reactive arthritis that manifested as result of the pregnancy and the birth at 40+ years of age. ... By Nan Hart4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mommy, My Knee Hurts...adoption, not only because of the genetic implications of autoimmune conditions, but also because I wasn’t sure that I would physically be able to handle pregnancy... By Tamara Haag4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What to Ask Your Doctor Before Starting a Biologic for RA...Is this medication safe for pregnancy or breastfeeding? (if that’s of interest to you now or in the future) 8.... By Amanda Osowski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments41 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
Why did it take so long to diagnose RA???...Doctor after doctor said it was likely related to the pregnancy at age 40 and the loss of our baby. In other words, it was all psychological.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Life after death....the painful decision of terminating the pregnancy.... By francescajames254 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments