Myth: RA symptoms occur due to natural ‘wear and tear’ on the joint.
Fact: When people think of the “wear and tear” that causes arthritis, they are actually referring to osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease, which mean...


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I believe this. I have had RA for over 20yrs. and even have tried all of the differnt Biologics and RA meds with little results and have have joint progression plus have developed Osteopenia on my way to Osteoperosis. I took Boniva for 2 yrs and my bone densitiy even go worse.
I know that their has to be a key and it sound realistic to think that a protein is causing these issues. I also have Celiac which is also caused by a protein ; but on Gluten.
I sure hope that research can put the link on the chain and find cures.
Thanks,
Julie