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karenekin

posted 11/13/2007, comments (3)

newly diagnosed seronegative R A

I have been diagnosed with seronegative ra after seeing an orthopede, rheumatologist and general practicioners. I also saw a GI doctor to rule out joint pain from any digestion issues. I had a hard time accepting that I had ra because I didn't test positive with the ra factor, but did have elevated sed rate. I have been on... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/13/2007, comment (1)

New AMA/ACSM Fitness Guidelines Managable for People With RA

The American College of Sports Medicine together with the American Medical Association have recently published updated exercise guidelines for adults under 65. New new set of guidelines was published to clarify and improve the previous guidelines published in 1995. The guidelines, as well as tips for starting an exercise program can be found on... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 07/21/2007, comments (2)

Hydroxychloroquine May Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers have found a link between hydroxychloroquine and a decreased risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Hydroxychloroquine has been in use for approximately 50 years. It was first developed as an anti-malaria drug, and then as treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other rheumatic diseases. In type-2 diabetes, the formerly... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/02/2007, comments (0)

Does Nursing with Rheumatoid Arthritis Leave a Woman Nursing Rheumatoid Arthritis?

It is very common for a woman with rheumatoid arthritis to suffer a disease flare within three months of the delivery of the baby. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of data regarding the degree of absorption of rheumatoid arthritis drugs into breast milk. Also, there is not much data regarding the effect of such drugs on the nursing... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/13/2007, comment (1)

Is there an interaction?

I was started on Plaquenil the end of January and was told it was an antibiotic that is used to treat malaria. That being the case, does anyone know if it will have an effect on my birth control pills since sometimes antibiotics effect how they work. My husband and I are not looking to get pregnant at this stage in the game.

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