RA symptoms, pain and Actemra
The reality is that the biologics do not relieve the RA symptoms for most of us. You only have to read the drug inserts to understand why.
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Why the Shingles Vaccine?
With Shingrix you will less likely have Shingles and less likely have neuro complications caused by the varicella zoster virus.
Rheumatology Appointment and Garden update
When I visit my rheumatologist, I am armed with a list. Our time is short and there seems to be a lifetime between visits although it is only three months.
Shoulder Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA in the shoulder is painful and incapacitating. The shoulder has two joints. RA in the glenohumeral joint is disabling.
And the answer is Actemra
When my biologic stopped working, what was next? Orencia is the safest of the biologics, but only works about ten months for me. There is Actemra.
Springtime in Albuquerque
Life is good in Albuquerque with Francis. A decision will have to be made in the next few months about Imuran.
Do You have rheumatoid arthritis?
Lupus, psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis have many similar symptoms. What is a set that says rheumatoid arthritis?
Being Bald
Being bald is no fun. It can be from chemo. It can be from an autoimmune disease. It isn’t a joke.
The drugstore pain relievers
Fundamentally we have four choices for pain relief on the drugstore shelf.
Gardening, RA and mangled hands
Spring has sprung. How do we manage our activities in our garden when we have RA?
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