Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
2w ago
Since June 2023, I’ve been scared into really taking care of my teeth. Last year, I had a tooth removed due to severe infection and deterioration. It had nothing to ..read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
2w ago
This May, I will be celebrating my 20th anniversary of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. I was in my twenties when the diagnosis came into my life at the force ..read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
2w ago
When you explore Dr. Google for general information about rheumatoid arthritis, you will often see references to the term "flare." Many general information websites discuss flares as if patients with ..read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
2w ago
I am hardly ever a person who gets a fever. To be honest, I can count on one hand the number of fevers I experienced during this past year. And ..read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
1M ago
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be an overwhelming journey filled with physical and emotional challenges. The daily battle against joint pain, fatigue, and uncertainty can leave some people feeling ..read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
1M ago
"Wisdom comes through suffering. Trouble, with its memories of pain, drips in our hearts as we try to sleep." -Aeschylus, Agamemnon My sleep hygiene is appalling. It's erratic and unhealthy and ..read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
1M ago
It's that time again: I've developed yet another pain and complication because of my RA. For those of you who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you know this feeling of dread ..read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
1M ago
One of the things that comes along with chronic illness that almost never gets talked about is the inordinate amount of time it takes. I’m not talking about flare-ups or ..read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
1M ago
I live with several comorbid conditions along with rheumatoid arthritis. Some of them have distinct symptoms, but many of them happen to cause similar responses in my body. Recently, I've ..read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
2M ago
Since my diagnosis over 19 years ago, I have implemented a holistic approach in treating my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). I use of combination of Western medication, dietary changes, exercise, physical therapy ..read more