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posted 10/26/2009, comments (4)
Is there a link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes?
When you were in high school what was your favorite subject? Besides music, it was anything math-related for me. I didn’t much care for words, which is ironic since now I spend time putting thoughts and information into understandable and relatable words. I preferred trigonometry, calculus, physics, even chemistry and... Read more
posted 10/15/2009, comments (4)
Feeling a LOT better
Hi All, I get the impression that most people flock to these RA sites when their condition is deteriorating and they feel depressed. I know that is the case for me. However, I am here today to give you an update on my RA that made it very hard to walk; I had swelling from my ankles through my knees and stiffness and fatigue. Four months... Read more
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posted 10/14/2009, comments (7)
Can I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia?
In my previous post, Can I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus?, I introduced the topic of comorbidity. Diseases are called comorbid when they exist at the same time and independently within the same patient. With the increasing interest in the field of comorbidity and rheumatic diseases, it becomes even more important for us as... Read more
posted 10/14/2009, comments (3)
Not the R-word but some good news....and a question/ about the emotional side of RA
Allow me to share some good news. Just got some blood test results, and for the first time, my neutrophils are on the low end of normal (they're the inflammatory white blood cells...). It's good for RA, yet I wouldn't want them to go any lower (because they also protect against bacterial infection)! and this is 7 days... Read more
