5 Best Activities for Chronic Illness Patients and their Families
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by Sarah Schwartz
1y ago
Let’s discuss the five best activities recommended for chronic illness patients, and the benefits to the patients and their families. What Are Chronic Illnesses and How Do They Affect Families? Chronic illness refers to a wide range of health issues lasting more than six months and requiring continuous medical attention. While these illnesses are ongoing and currently incurable, there are many biologic therapies that can help to keep symptoms at bay. Although chronic diseases such as Crohn’s disease and multiple sclerosis can cause change to familie ..read more
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The Best Exercise Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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by Sarah Schwartz
1y ago
If you have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), your symptoms can include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue. This autoimmune disease causes inflammation in the joints and damage to surrounding tendons and ligaments. Symptoms become more severe during a flare-up and less severe during a period of remission. Stretching Stretching is a great way to start exercising if you’ve been diagnosed with RA. Slow and gentle movements of the knees, hands, and elbows can help relieve stiffness, improve flexibility, and increase range of motion. An example of a suitable stretch ..read more
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You Were Just Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness… Now What?
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by Sarah Schwartz
1y ago
What should you do if you’re diagnosed with a chronic or autoimmune illness? “Chronic illness” is an umbrella term that broadly defines conditions that last for one year or more and require ongoing medical care or make participation in activities of daily living difficult – or both. An autoimmune disease is a chronic illness in which the body’s immune cells deliberately target healthy tissues and attack them. Chronic illnesses (diabetes, heart disease, cancer, kidney disease, etc.) and autoimmune diseases (Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, et ..read more
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Five Fun Fourth of July Recipes for People with IBD
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by Laura Dilworth
1y ago
Having an irritable bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the Fourth of July food festivities. Here are five fun and festive recipes to try during your Independence Day celebrations. Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan and Herbs Using your favorite summer produce, this summer squash recipe makes for a perfect appetizer, snack, or entrée as you celebrate with your friends and loved ones on the Fourth of July. Zucchini is packed with vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium and is a common choice for those living with irritable bowel disease, p ..read more
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How to Prepare for a Gastroenterologist Visit Amidst a Potential Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis Diagnosis
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by Chase Pattison
1y ago
Every patient’s story is different, but having a trusted care team in your corner is essential. Equipping your gastroenterologist with the best information at every step can ensure they give you a proper diagnosis and develop an effective treatment plan to help reduce and manage your symptoms. In particular, developing a collaborative relationship with your GI office is critical for those suffering with bowel issues like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis because of the chronic nature of these conditions. Patients will likely see their specialist physician multiple times each year. Most do ..read more
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Preparing for Your First Remicade (or Infliximab Biosimilar) Infusion
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by Chase Pattison
1y ago
What is Remicade / Infliximab? Infliximab is a prescription-only monoclonal antibody that is administered via IV into the body. It has been used for over 20 years and may be referenced commonly under the brand name Remicade. It can be given to adult or pediatric patients (ages 6-17). Patients usually receive their first and second dose of infliximab two weeks apart, while the third infusion is administered four weeks after the second dose. After a patient has received their first three infusions of infliximab, patients at IVX Health return every six to eight weeks for a maintenance dose ..read more
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How to Manage Severe Asthma with Spring Allergies
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by Cardinal Marketing
1y ago
What to Expect When it Comes to Spring and Asthma Although many people look forward to the budding trees and blossoming flowers of spring, people who have allergies to these plants may feel differently. When someone has spring allergies and asthma, his or her symptoms begin after being exposed to an outside trigger (i.e., an allergen). For spring allergy sufferers, once this season arrives, triggers are everywhere. An individual who has severe allergies may be diagnosed with allergic asthma, which is a chronic condition causing airway inflammation. Individuals who have allergic asthma could be ..read more
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How to Manage Psoriasis Symptoms at Work or School
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by Sarah Schwartz
1y ago
Depending on the severity of your condition, your dermatologist may even prescribe a biologic infusion therapy, which may require ongoing treatments at home or in an outpatient infusion center. Read on for methods to help you live more comfortably with psoriasis at school or in the workplace. Practical Symptom Management Tools Living well with psoriasis entails educating yourself about the condition, understanding your limitations, and knowing what laws or policies may protect you in the workplace. Learn about which triggers can cause flare-ups. Examples include poor eatin ..read more
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Five Activities You Can Do During Your Next Long Infusion Treatment
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by Sarah Schwartz
2y ago
At IVX Health, our goal is to make infusion therapy as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. That’s why each IVX patient receives a private suite with Wi-Fi, a large TV with streaming content, a comfortable recliner, and plenty of snacks. During your next infusion, try these five activities to pass the time. 1. Read a Book If you are an avid reader, an infusion treatment is a great time to catch up on your backlist. If you’re just beginning to get into reading, treatments can be a great opportunity to start your literary journey. Kick back in the comfortable recliner in your infusion suite a ..read more
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The Best Exercise Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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by Sarah Schwartz
2y ago
If you have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), your symptoms can include joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue. This autoimmune disease causes inflammation in the joints and damage to surrounding tendons and ligaments. Symptoms become more severe during a flare-up and less severe during a period of remission. Stretching Stretching is a great way to start exercising if you’ve been diagnosed with RA. Slow and gentle movements of the knees, hands, and elbows can help relieve stiffness, improve flexibility, and increase range of motion. An example of a suitable stretch ..read more
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