Treated For Rheumatoid Arthritis With Prednisone. How Does This Change The Diagnosis
Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ten Years Later
When I was first diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I really had no idea of the long term affects of this disease. In the beginning, I was overwhelmed with the pain and changes in my body. All I could think about each day was the doctors' visits and the endless amounts of medication. I didn't know anyone else who had RA who I could ask questions. I felt alone and scared. When I read through the message boards on the RA Central website, I feel the frustration of those who have been recently d...
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Prednisone, the Dirty Little Secret, Becomes More Respectable
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...doctors begin them on prednisone at the time of their diagnosis, even if the prednisone is... Read more »
Can I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus?
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...College of Rheumatology has defined criteria for the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases, including... Read more »
A letter to all the Rheumatoid Arthritis "Newbies"
By Hollybgroovin , Health Expert...so hard for was lost in that instant I received my diagnosis. My heart ached as I... Read more »
In the Beginning...
By Cathee McKeown , Health Expert...change my life. It was 6 months after my initial diagnosis that RA radically took over my body,... Read more »
A Beginners Guide to RA: Pain Management
By Lene Andersen , Health Expert...Counseling can do more than help you adjust after a diagnosis -- a good counselor can give you... Read more »
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treatment
...sometimes severe RA. European researchers found that if the disease subsides within 3 months after diagnosis, patients tend to stay in remission. If disease persists beyond 3 months, it is likely... Read more »Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications
...inflammation and suppress the immune system. The dosage of these medications will vary depending on the diagnosis and the patient. Corticosteroids can be given by mouth or by direct injection into... Read more »Christine's Top RA Pages on HealthCentral.com
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...progression rates were observed in patients who were given the most effective DMARDs immediately upon diagnosis. The worst and most rapid progression occurred in patients who were given less... Read more »Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- Sara's Diagnosis Dilemma
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