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He has just been dx'd with RA and we are waiting to see a specialist which I understand may take months to get in to see RA specialist. In the meantime, I would like to be able to interact with other RA patients to get a feel of what to expect.
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Found a RA specialist

Hello V, Lene, and all, I'm pleased to report to y'all that I found an RA specialist in New Orleans (we live 45 mins away) who will see my husband in 2 weeks. It's now a week away on 26th. I was concerned as to why I was able to get in to see him so soon when all other "rheumy" docs are backed up for months. However, Chris and I went to his... Read moreChevron
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What Does Xanthelasma Have to Do With Cholesterol?

"Xanthos" means "yellow" in Greek. Xenthelasma are indeed skin deposits of yellow-colored fatty material and debris, the remnants of inflammatory cells (macrophages) bloated with lipid material that confers the yellow color. LDL particles are trapped in tissues, in this case in the connective tissue of the eyelids. Interestingly, the LDL particles... Read moreChevron
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Whole Grains May be Bad for Health

Arthritis is no small matter.   One in seven Americans, or 47 million people, have been diagnosed by their doctors with the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis, the familiar form of arthritis that leaves the knees, hips, and other joints painful.   What starts as mild joint pain and stiffness, progresses to more and more... Read moreChevron
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What is Pulse Pressure?

What is pulse pressure and why are people talking about it?   Pulse pressure refers to the difference between the systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) blood pressure. If your blood pressure (BP) is 120/80, for instance, your pulse pressure is 120 - 80 = 40 mmHg. A pulse pressure of 40 mmHg is normal.     Why does this matter?... Read moreChevron
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