Rheumatoid Arthritis - Our Experts

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Seth Ginsberg

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Co-founder of Creaky Joints

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posted 07/20/2009, comments (3)

Can You Swallow This?

I try not to take things for granted in this world. Out of all of my friends, I seem to be the one who is always most thankful for the little things and big things alike - from the weather to subway efficiency to (relative) world peace, and everything in between. Yet, the other day, I realized one thing I have taken for granted for many years, and... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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In Remission from JRA, Active April 2006 to February 2009

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posted 02/10/2009, comments (6)

Wrist splints for Arthritis: JIA, Kids and Splints

In my last post, I wrote about the benefits and drawbacks of wearing splints and tried to give some suggestions for complying with a splinting regimen. I also thought that it might be helpful to talk about splinting for kids, and from a kid's perspective. Splinting is a major treatment modality for kids. While it offers... Read more Chevron

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Michael Makover

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Rheumatologist and Medical School Professor

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posted 10/01/2008, comments (2)

History of the development of drug treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

Read History of the development of drug treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 1 DMARDs, (for Disease Modifying AntiRheumatic Drugs) go beyond just relief of symptoms. To varying degrees, they actually stop and sometimes even reverse the disease process. There are many kinds of DMARDs, most of which are still used. Some are based on... Read more Chevron

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Cathee McKeown

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posted 12/04/2007, comments (8)

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 more Chevron

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