October is the beginning of flu season and medical offices, hospitals and clinics, schools and employers around the country are now offering the flu vaccine, either through the "flu shot" or a nasal-spray called LAIV (FluMist®). You might be wondering why I am writing about the flu vaccine on an RA webpage. It's because people with RA and other chronic conditions are at higher risk for developing the flu and complications from the flu, especially those of us who take immunosuppressant drugs...
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BRR-ing The Lines: Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Make You Cold?
By Leslie Rott, Health Expert
Despite living in Michigan my whole life, I have always been sensitive to the cold. But now, the winter is especially hard on me. My... Read more »
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Getting Through Cold Winter Months with Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Sara Nash, Health Expert
See the accompanying comic! January.The start of a new year is here, bringing with it renewed vigor, renewed zeal and well-meaning... Read more »
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Out in the Cold with RA
By Sara Nash, Health Expert
Last month, I wrote about taking a sick day when your RA flares. Fortunately, I haven’t had to take too many of those lately, but I have... Read more »
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Rheumatoid Arthritis With A Side Of The Winter Blues
By Leslie Rott, Health Expert
I’ve got the blues. The winter blues, that is. Can you say bah humbug? I think for most of us with RA, the cold weather increases our... Read more »
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Hard Conversations: When Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects Your Work
By Lene Andersen, Health Expert
"Can you work at all?" I was in the middle of my two weeks off to heal, hadn't shown any signs of healing yet and was talking to a... Read more »
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Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works,... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- Doesn't Make You Virtuo...
Read the full text of Rheumatoid Arthritis Did Not Make Me More Virtuous and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: The "Loser" Disease
Read the full text of Rheumatoid Arthritis: The "Loser" Disease and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide to... Read more »
What Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Lab Results Mean
Q: How do most patients get referred to a rheumatologist in the first place?Kremer: Usually, it’s the pain that’s perceived to be arthritis pain.... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- A Personal Assistant to...
Read the full text of For Hire: A Personal Assistant to Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single... Read more »
Six Tips for Exercising with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Use Ice Before Exercising Cold can decrease pain and swelling and reduce muscle spasms. It blocks the release of histamine which decreases the feeling of pain. Cold packs, ice massage, and cold baths can help. Suit Up Use splints or braces...
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