Ask someone with rheumatoid arthritis to tell you about their biggest frustration and chances are they'll mention the misconception that RA is like osteoarthritis (OA). To help you educate those around you, HealthCentral's RA community will be featuring a trio of posts with information and stories that can help others understand. We'd like to thank Tiffany Westrich, the CEO and cofounder of the International Autoimmune Arthritis Movement, who will be working with us on this project. You may...
What Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Feel Like?
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Feeling "Normal" Despite Rheumatoid Arthritis
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The difference is... I really appreciate the differences in my two boys, in fact I celebrate them. I love them more than I ever thought... Read more »
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One year and one month ago, my life changed dramatically. I began giving myself Enbrel shots and tweaked my diet once again. The... Read more »
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Orthopedic Surgery: The Forgotten Specialty In Rheumatoid Arthritis
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What is the "Best" Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment?
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I am often asked what treatment or combination of treatments should be used in rheumatoid arthritis. The honest answer is that there is,... Read more »
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A Side Effect of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Lonliness
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Rheumatoid Arthritis, another way to say lonely? Oh, I remember it well, the loneliness that RA brings. Maybe I know it well because I... Read more »
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Surviving A Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare
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Fatigue: Rheumatoid Arthritis's Inconvenient Truth Comic
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Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- Doesn't Make You Virtuo...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: The "Loser" Disease
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What Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Lab Results Mean
Q: How do most patients get referred to a rheumatologist in the first place?Kremer: Usually, it’s the pain that’s perceived to be arthritis pain.... Read more »
What Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Feel Like?
Dealing with an Injury It causes pain similar to a sprained or broken body part, and comparable to the physical trauma felt after an accident. At times the inflammation and soreness is so intense a brace or other movement assistance equipment is...
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