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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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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Common Misconceptions About Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Although arthritis is a common disease, there are several common misconceptions that I will try to clear up in this blog. #1 Rheumatoid... Read more »
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BRR-ing The Lines: Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Make You Cold?
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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
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Treatment Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Goals of Treatment for Rheumatoid ArthritisThe primary goals of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include: Alleviating joint-related symptoms... Read more »
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 »
Surviving A Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare
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Vaccines Do Not Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk: Study
Results from a new study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases suggest that routine adult vaccinations, including those for the flu, do... Read more »
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RA; Arthritis - rheumatoidTreatmentRA usually requires lifelong treatment, including medications, physical therapy, exercise, education, and possibly... Read more »
8 Facts About Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
Both RA and fibromyalgia cause fatigue Fatigue is often the most difficult FM symptom to describe to others because they think you're just a little tired. However, it's a pervasive, all-encompassing exhaustion that can interfere with even the...
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