Rub it on
For centuries joint pain has been managed by rubbing in a variety of ointments. Here is information about ointments to help you choose one that will work for you.
Author: Mary Mann
A sourdough distraction
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful disease. Sometimes distraction is helpful. One of my distractions is baking with my sourdough starter.
RA and release from cancer memories
It took me three years to understand my cancer experience. I had become numb as the experience was so difficult and too much to bear.
methotrexate complication
The thirteenth black box warning for methotrexate is soft tissue necrosis.
Prednisone and Medrol are Glucocorticoids.
Glucocorticoids are naturally produced by the body. For those with RA the body does not produce enough during inflammation. Synthetics, such as, Medrol and prednisone are prescribed.
RA treatment is still lacking
Not long ago those with RA suffered in agony as their bodies became mutilated . We now have a variety of drugs to reduce those symptoms. Let’s take a closer look at what these drugs are doing.
Merry Christmas
Have a peaceful day and good fortune in the new year.
Covid, those at risk and the unvaccinated
Asking the unvaccinated to consider those in cancer treatment, those with autoimmune diseases and children who are not eligible for a vaccine. Wear a mask. Be vaccinated time three.
A flare starting to bloom
The start of a flare is discouraging especially during the holidays.
RA and a happy holiday
Holiday time may seem overwhelming when you have RA. You can have a good time, but you will need to make a few adjustments.
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