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New Posts

2020-12-24

Managing RA

I am an optimist. But I am also a realist. When faced with a painful situation, I sometimes  dance...

by Mary Mann
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2020-10-05

Morning time/Evening time with RA

I have figured out how to reduce the morning stiffness and pain of my RA. I do two things....

by Mary Mann
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the joy of roses
2020-09-28

RA flares without the biologics

I am living through my days without methotrexate. I am not on any of the biologics. Hydroxychloroquine is no...

by Mary Mann
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2020-09-14

Lockdown Update

We are still locked down. We go to Costco and to Smiths. We travel out with our masks and...

by Mary Mann
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2020-02-21

No more methotrexate

RA Dilemma Number Five There is another dilemma to face when you have rheumatoid arthritis. I was surprised by...

by Mary Mann
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2020-01-14

Seven year anniversary and infection

It was seven years ago this month. I was acutely ill with my first encounter of rheumatoid arthritis. My...

by Mary Mann
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What to know about our RA bodies

2019-11-10

Silica is a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis

Silica, the earth’s most abundant mineral, is made up of oxygen and silicon. It is a part of many,...

by Mary Mann
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2017-06-30

RA feet and orthotics

My RA started in my feet. About 20% of patients are introduced to RA via painful feet and about...

by Mary Mann
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2016-03-20

Oral bacteria, rheumatoid arthritis and the TSA

There is a growing link between oral bacteria and rheumatoid arthritis. I keep this in mind as I pack...

by Mary Mann
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2015-09-08

Ten things to know about methotrexate and RA

  Methotrexate has been used for RA since the late 80’s.  It is the cornerstone for RA treatment and considered...

by Mary Mann
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RA Treatment

2019-05-29

Plaquenil and the eye

I have a question about the drug, Plaquenil, AKA hydroxychloroquine. My interest stems from the book I am writing,...

by Mary Mann
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2017-05-28

Bring a picture to your rheumatologist

I have tried bringing a variety of pictures as visuals to explain my condition to my rheumatologist. I found this one...

by Mary Mann
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2016-02-23

What does ACR20 mean

    Have you ever thought about what the numbers mean when they say 50% ACR20 at 6 months?...

by Mary Mann
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2015-09-02

RA Tool Hand Exercises

Another asset in our RA tool box is hand exercises. We need to maintain our flexibility and our strength....

by Mary Mann
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RA Journal

2020-10-05

Morning time/Evening time with RA

I have figured out how to reduce the morning stiffness and pain of my RA. I do two things....

by Mary Mann
Comments 0
2020-03-30

At home with RA March 2020

We live in Albuquerque. Sunny day. Tomato plants outgrowing their nursery. Pantry is stocked as usual and our internet...

by Mary Mann
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2020-02-21

No more methotrexate

RA Dilemma Number Five There is another dilemma to face when you have rheumatoid arthritis. I was surprised by...

by Mary Mann
Comments 2
2020-01-14

Seven year anniversary and infection

It was seven years ago this month. I was acutely ill with my first encounter of rheumatoid arthritis. My...

by Mary Mann
Comments 2

Looking Back

2017-06-01

RA treatment in the 1920s

2017-05-30

Purging, Bloodletting and Algorithms

2015-08-02

Renoir and RA

2013-05-18

Did the Dinosaurs have RA?

The Other Autoimmune Diseases

MS an autoimmune disease
2019-11-29

MS

MS usually affects those who live in the colder northern countries. I was born in the  border town of...

by Mary Mann
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2019-11-12

Meet Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)

  Spondylo means vertebrae or bones in your back. So, you can see that AS affects the spine. With...

by Mary Mann
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2019-10-14

Elderly Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis

Blog: EORA, Elderly Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis October 2019 As we get older, our youthful bodies start to lose some...

by Mary Mann
Comments 5
2017-05-13

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)

I have long  appointments with my rheumatologist. She is thorough and listens to what I say. She does think...

by Mary Mann
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