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What Is a Lupus Rash and How Can You Treat It?
When you think about lupus, symptoms like fatigue and joint pain may come top of mind. However, this autoimmune condition can also heavily involve the skin, leading to a variety of skin rashes....
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The “Other” Symptoms of Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an inflammatory disease of progressive lower back pain that can eventually lead to fusing of the vertebrae. Axial spondyloarthritis is a term that covers both...
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Patient-Friendly News You Can Use
This month we’re excited to share the latest research. Discover the potential of a blood test for detecting osteoarthritis and learn about a possible link between psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and...
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Could At-Home Physical Therapy Help You Manage Osteoarthritis?
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition that causes knee joint pain and stiffness. Exercise is a key treatment for managing these symptoms, and physical therapy (PT) provides targeted...
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Breathing Again: My Journey Through Pain Management and Insurance Battles
Credit: Jae Walker For the last three years or so I have been taking a pain medicine that is specifically geared toward nerve pain. It is a distinction that has been important for me because I have a...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Not Working? Here’s What You Need to Know
Learn more about our FREE COVID-19 Patient Support Program for chronic illness patients and their loved ones. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes joint...
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Chronic Pain and Gender Identity: Finding My True Self
I’ve lived with chronic pain since childhood. As a pre-teen, I often cried myself to sleep from what I thought were growing pains in my knees. The pain spread, becoming a constant chorus of aches,...
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Finding Freedom with Rheumatoid Arthritis
With the American Fourth of July holiday approaching, I’m celebrating my numerous freedoms as an American citizen. Thanks to the dedicated men and women who have served our country, I can genuinely...
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Navigating Boredom While Chronically Ill
I stared out the window, feeling like I’d been doing that for hours. I was so incredibly bored. Many of us living with chronic illness face chronic boredom. Our medical practitioners advise us to pace...
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How What I Eat Affects My Rheumatoid Arthritis
There is no specific diet for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, certain foods can make inflammation worse. If you have RA, you’ve probably heard this many times. This is a common introduction in...
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Prednisone Chronicles: One Patient’s Tale of Love, Hate, and Healing
What is this new feeling? Light as a feather, I hopped out of bed and began my morning routine. For a moment I wondered if I was dreaming. As I started walking, the first thing I noticed was that my...
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8 Strategies for Coping with Envy and Chronic Illness
Living with chronic illness creates ripples that affect every part of my life. It’s made working difficult, finding love challenging, maintaining friendships hard, and has strained my finances. I try...
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Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Mistakes Happen and How I Manage Them
Living with rheumatoid arthritis is an ongoing battle filled with challenges and frustrations. Every day is a struggle to navigate through brain fog, extreme fatigue, loss of mobility, and the...
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How Hand Exercises Have Helped My Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and pain, often affecting the small joints in the hands, wrists, feet, ankles, and neck. For me, the pain and discomfort in...
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Returning to the Workplace: What I Wish I’d Known
After 10 years on disability, working only limited hours or not at all, I finally reached a point where, thanks to a mix of medications, self-care strategies, and a bit of luck, I felt ready to test...
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Managing Burnout While Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion brought on by prolonged stress, and living with a chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) only amplifies that burden. With the...
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How to Contact Your Medical Team
Staying in touch with your medical team between face-to-face appointments is essential for managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or any inflammatory arthritis. However, this can sometimes be challenging....
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How I Manage Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain: Real-Life Tips for Relief
Living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can feel overwhelming. The pain is often hot, stinging, and achy, making everyday tasks difficult. Standing or walking exacerbates the pain in my feet, ankles,...
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Navigating Single Motherhood and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Journey of...
When I was first diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I was already navigating the challenges of being a single mother to a 2-year-old. Adding a chronic illness to the mix felt overwhelming. The...
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