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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, October 14 2012
What is Gout?
Gout is a painful condition caused by deposits of excess uric acid, in the form of crystals, in the joints and/or soft tissues of the body. These uric acid crystals can cause inflammatory arthritis characterized by intermittent swelling, redness, heat, pain, and stiffness in the joints.
Uric acid is a normal by-product... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, September 26 2012
Recent months have been crazy busy! With the wedding (yes, my wedding) in only three weeks, it seems like my to-do list keeps growing at the same time the days are evaporating. Fortunately RA is taking a back seat so my attentions can be placed elsewhere. However, that doesn’t mean that I’m ignoring RA.
Rheumatoid... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, August 28 2012
In Sleep Apnea: Is RA Connected? Part One, we discussed the percentage of RA patients who are at increased risk of developing sleep apnea. We also learned about the signs and symptoms of sleep apnea. In Part Two, we will discuss how sleep apnea is diagnosed and treated.
How is sleep apnea diagnosed?
Sleep studies are the most... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, August 28 2012
Earlier this month, I was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. My rheumatologist suspected the condition after I reported certain symptoms, including increased depression, anxiety, and daytime sleepiness which can be extraordinarily dangerous. Sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, as does having RA. My doctor... Read more
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Lisa Emrich on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday, August 24 2012
Since the ago of four, I have relied upon eye doctors to keep me seeing well. Both my parents are nearsighted and when their genes mixed, the result was double bad eyesight for me. For those who know how prescription strengths work, I just picked up a new pair of eyeglasses today which are powered at -13.75 in one eye and -13.25 in the... Read more
