Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
A recent comment on one of the threds has prompted me to get this message to all of you. As we all know, this site is a great source of friendships, support, and learning. I am truly thankful to be a part of all of your lives, and you have enriched mine more than words can express. I encourage all of you, when reading information from people, including myself, to not take it so matter of fact. It's easy to write down the wrong information and it's easy to misunderstand. So this is my new thred, encouraging all of you to do your research. If you find something interesting, please post it! Thanks!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
"It has been suggested that methotrexate and TNF inhibitors reduce the risk of cardiovascular death in RA, so the association between specific DRB1 genotypes and mortality may be modified by more aggressive treatment in those patients with genotypes that predispose to more severe disease."
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/69231.php