Early RA symptoms- a book excerpt
There is a set of symptoms that are characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. The following is an excerpt from my book My Rheumatoid Arthritis Handbook.
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Meatballs and Marinera
Meatballs and marinera can be an easy meal as we learn necessary coping skills as our RA progresses.
Sleep and RA
Most of us need 8 hours sleep. Those of us with RA really need 10 hours sleep.
End of the wound clinic. Enter Flare.
I graduated from the wound clinic. My wound is doing well. I wish I was not in such a bad flare, but I hope it lessens soon.
RA Spirit
I wrote this article in 2016. It is as true today as it was then. The spirit of a person with RA is amazing.
October
Actemra. Week thirteen. Absentee voting. Candy for Halloween.
Week Twelve at the Wound Clinic
Finally, I am free of the negative pressure machine and all its tubing. It is a relief. My wound is still raw. It will take a long time to heal, but it is on its way.
My focus is back to my RA. It is a tough one.
Accepting the RA Drug Companies
Those of us with autoimmune diseases struggle constantly with our relationship with our drugs. Maybe it is time to stop struggling.
Vitamin D and RA
Wound clinic week ten. The importance of vitamin D with those who have RA.
RA fatigue and Pacing
RA Fatigue is caused by the cytokines produced in the body by inflammation.
Pacing is one solution.
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