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Functional MRIs: Making Pain Visible

Have you ever felt that your doctor underestimated your pain? Have you ever felt that others didn't believe you have pain? Have you ever wished you could prove that you're in pain? An exciting new development has wide-ranging implications for the assessment and treatment of pain. Studies of Pain Using fMRI Researchers are using... Read more Chevron

posted 04/17/2013, comments (9)|

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Lisa Emrich, Health Guide

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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

Abortion Rates in RA Patients Using Methotrexate or Anti-TNF Medication

A new study published in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) journal, Arthritis Care & Research, suggests that medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may affect abortion rates in women. Some drugs used to treat RA, such as methotrexate, may be harmful to a developing fetus. In North America, up to 50% of... Read more Chevron

posted 04/16/2013, comments (3)|

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Brad, Health Guide

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Living with Severe / Aggressive RA, Sjogrens and Addisons

RA in My Funny Bone?

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 Chevron

posted 04/15/2013, comments (15)|

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Rheumatoid Arthritis for 12 years

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Here are 3 short video segments featuring Dr. Oz speaking about Leaky Gut Syndrome and RA

A friend of mine, age 28, was just diagnosed with RA. Like me, she was diagnosed right after her pregnancy. In searching for information for her I found this 3-part series titled "Medical Mystery Solved Parts 1-3". It's unconventional, but makes... Read more Chevron

posted 04/13/2013, comment (1)|

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V, Health Guide

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RA Dancer

RA & Spring: A Time for Reassessment & Renewal

Spring is finally here. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and flowers are popping their little heads out of the ground. The earth is awake! I am awake! I love Spring. Why? Because it is a time of renewal, a time of new life, a time to reassess and make changes if need be. Sometimes those changes involve health care... Read more Chevron

posted 04/10/2013, comments (17)|