Given that many people with RA have gaps in primary and preventative healthcare, it's important that you advocate for yourself and make sure you get the appropriate tests to maintain the part of your health that is not related to RA. If you have problems with mobility that can affect your ability to have preventative screening tests such as pap tests and mammograms, there are alternatives that can be an important part of taking care of you.
Lene is the author of the award-winning blog The Seated View.

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