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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, April 15 2013
So, I asked my Rheumy, if I get the joint replacements in my hands as you suggested, will I be able to play the piano? He said YES, I said that's odd, I never could before! BA DUMP BUMP! Sorry....... I told you, I have RA in my funny bone....
Well, that's not really true, in fact I think that is the only joint (plus the seedy bar down the... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, March 18 2013
There is a lot of buzz every year about "The Flu Shot." The debate rages every fall, "should I or should I not get the vaccine?" There are more opinions than you could shake a stick at, but I would like to focus on just a couple of the ones I hear all the time, and talk about the risks and benefits of the vaccines to those of us with RA, or if you... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, February 19 2013
With the crazy weather lately, all the news about hospitals being full of flu patients, some actually overflowing out to parking lot tents, major cities declaring public health state of emergencies. I was thinking just after the holidays I would like to post an article on the added risks we face due to our suppressed immune... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, December 17 2012
I have to admit, when Lene asked me to write about Endings and Beginnings this month all sorts of things bounced around in my head. Anything from TV shows to projects in my small wood shop and at this time of year who could not think of the obvious end of year and looking forward to the new year. What struck me the most though was the Endings and... Read more
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Brad on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Monday, November 12 2012
If you have had RA for any length of time and did research on it online, you have undoubtedly seen a link for the term RA Lung. I know I have seen it many times, and breezed right past it. I believe I had clicked on it once as I know it refers to RA affecting the lungs, and is not extremely uncommon. That was about the depth of my knowledge on... Read more
