Why the Shingles Vaccine?
With Shingrix you will less likely have Shingles and less likely have neuro complications caused by the varicella zoster virus.
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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.
Spondyloarthritis
Spondyloarthritis is a group of similar diseases that affect the spine and other joints in the body. There is a juvenile version that has all the similarities of the adult varieties.
Do You have rheumatoid arthritis?
Lupus, psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis have many similar symptoms. What is a set that says rheumatoid arthritis?
A test for RA
Diagnosis of RA especially seronegative RA requires a good history, tests, and a doctor’s experience. Here is a simple test doctors use.
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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