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Rheumatoid Arthritis affects all aspects of your life, including your job. Deciding whether or not to "come out" about your RA in the workplace is a big challenge, but you should find some level of comfort in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your employer does not have the legal right to inquire about your medical history, nor can they fire you because of your disability.

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Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares

Posted by Sara Nash

See the accompanying comic! One year after starting Enbrel, I’m doing pretty well, particularly these last six months. The high heels have been back on, the late nights out with friends have been growing more numerous, and my yoga practice is starting to take shape again. Even my metabolism has been showing signs of…

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V, Health Guide, answered I was diagnosed with RA two months ago.… Hi, Fran, I had a close friend years ago who was diagnosed…

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Lene Andersen, Health Guide, answered I have hade spondylosis for many years.… fibromyalgia is a hard diagnosis to make - it's only very recently that…

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Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sick Days:… Oh, there'll be pacing all right. Only 10 more days and I'm on vacation…

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