Wednesday, February 15, 2012

All People Who Are Interested In "Arthritis"

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Leslie Rott

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Sociology graduate student living with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

Sex And RA

I know I'm known on my blog for being open, honest, and a straight shooter. But I've never quite talked so openly about the subject I am about to discuss. And I felt like I should, because all the "cool kids" with RA are doing it.   Let's talk about sex.   It's a part of life.   If we're being realistic, there are functional... Read moreChevron
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I was diagnosed with RA in 2004.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sex: Don't Give It Up

"Throughout February, writers from many of HealthCentral's communities are writing about sex, romance and the other relationships in your lives and how they interact with your condition. Check out our special Valentine's Day area  - new posts will be added every week!" Sex.  It is the topic rarely discussed in the rheumatoid arthritis... Read moreChevron
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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

Love: With and Without Disease

When I met Rob over 6 years ago, I did not ‘have’ MS nor RA.  I was just a regular, seemingly heathy, person who was ready to meet someone.  Although my medical records did have hints of what was to come, I carried no significant diagnoses. We were set up on a blind date through a local dating service.  Rob’s life... Read moreChevron
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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

RA and Preventative Health Screening: Getting Scoped

Medications for rheumatoid arthritis can be hard on your stomach. Between heartburn, acid reflux, gas, GERD and other gastrointestinal shenanigans, chances are that sooner or later your doctor will suggest you get scoped. Even if you have the sound gastrointestinal constitution of a camel, there comes a time in your life where it just makes good... Read moreChevron
Contributor_badge Chad Fisher

9 Keys to Successful Relationships While Living with Chronic Illness

Coming this May, I will have been married for 19 years. My wife, Maryse, is my best friend. She is my greatest support, my biggest fan, a great encouragement, and source of strength in my life. I am not sure when she made the commitment, “for better or for worse”, she fully understood the promise she was... Read moreChevron