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Saturday, July, 26, 2008

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Christine Miller

Christine Miller

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posted 07/21/2008, comment (1)

Why Vitamin D is so important for people with RA: Part 2

Read Why vitamin D is so important for people with RA: Part 1   Now that I know what vitamin D is and why it's important, how much should I consume?   The federal government sponsored Institute of Medicine (IOM) currently recommends an Adequate Intake (AI) of 200 International Units (IUs) for adults under age 50, 400 IU for those... Read moreChevron
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Hollybgroovin

Hollybgroovin

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posted 07/09/2008, comments (4)

Hope and Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis

When my pain isn't real intense I do well with the fact that I have an incurable disease.  I can run errands, keep lunch dates with friends, and even do some chores.  But when the pain is constantly intense I worry that I may not be able to have control over my life.  It's like the pain just swoops in and takes over.  I feel so... Read moreChevron
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Mark Borigini, M.D.

Mark Borigini, M.D.

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Rheumatologist
posted 07/16/2008, comments (0)

Orthopedic Surgery: The Forgotten Specialty In Rheumatoid Arthritis

With all the advances and forthcoming advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis which have been landing at the feet of patients and rheumatologists over the past decade, we tend to forget that joint destruction still occurs despite the use of these expensive biologic agents. And so, the biopharmaceutical firms continue to pour billions of... Read moreChevron
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Lene  Andersen

Lene Andersen

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

A Beginner’s Guide to Living with RA

"You have rheumatoid arthritis," your doctor says.   Now what?   Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can be a relief because finally, you know what's wrong. It's also scary and overwhelming - a new lifelong companion has been found, one you didn't invite and don't want. You are inundated with information, prescribed an alarming... Read moreChevron
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Cathee McKeown

Cathee McKeown

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posted 12/04/2007, comments (3)

A Flare to Remember: Managing RA During the Holidays

Most people have heard about the holiday blues, but not many have heard of the holiday flares. For those of us with rheumatoid arthritis this time of year can be the beginning of very painful season. There are many contributing factors to why you may experience a flare during the holidays; bad eating, stress and depression, just to name a few.... Read moreChevron

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