Helpful Tools and Devices
There are some physical limitations that come with RA, including the potential for decreased mobility or dexterity. Check out this section for tips on tools and devices that can help with daily life, getting around, cooking, cleaning and personal appearance.
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Many RA meds have one side effect in common: they can make your gastrointestinal system very unhappy. Acid reflux or GERD can make it feel as if there's a roiling vat of acid burning up your midregion. Then there's nausea, bloating, gas and constipation or diarrhea that can feel very similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Speak to your doctor…
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Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on Humira storage when travelling that's fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas with us.
Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on 9 Tips for Managing Gastrointestinal… glad this was helpful! . I hope you find a solution to your stomach issues…
V, Health Guide, commented on Sleep and Rheumatoid Arthritis Hi, Brad, Sleep can surely be elusive when one has RA! I do miss my REM…
Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on Living with RA: 10 Tips for Building &… I've had an adjustable bed for years and they're wonderful. Makes it so…
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