Trauma is under-recognized risk factor for autoimmune disease. Stacey Uhrig's RA story about ACEs missing ACEs complex PTSD trauma informed| Chronic Illness Trauma Studies
Methotrexate, a common medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, has a newly recognised useful secondary effect to lower blood pressure and potentially reduces the risk of […] The post Common arthritis drug reveals hidden benefit appeared first on News.| News
Understanding Your RF Levels and How to Use Them in Conversations with Your Clinician The post Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): What Every Patient Needs to Know appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
2 Days. 6 Advocates. 22 events. This will be my fifth year of taking part in the Talk Over RA Open Mic events and I’m very excited! This year, over the course of September 24 and 25, six RA advocates are creating unique and interesting content about RA and how we cope with its, doing…| The Seated View
Going to yet another medical appointment, waiting for hours, andall the rest that comes with chronic illness can make you feel like a number. In this column for HealthCentral, I share tips for person-first care at the doctor’s office: ““See how the vocal cords are stiff? This is common in people with rheumatoid arthritis or…| The Seated View
Learning that a biologic medicine hasn’t worked for you is hard. Being told that you have “failed” that medicine is worse. Let’s change that narrative. You didn’t fail. The medicine failed you.| CreakyJoints Australia
Are you worried about managing your autoimmune arthritis while travelling? A bit of forward planning can help you stay healthy and safe and have a wonderful time. We share our top tips to help you kick off your journey. The post Travelling with Autoimmune Arthritis: How to Stay Healthy and Safe appeared first on CreakyJoints Australia.| CreakyJoints Australia
Arthritis affects over four million Australians. For World Arthritis Day (October 12) we’re busting myths and sharing some of our best arthritis resources.| CreakyJoints Australia
In honor of the July 4 holiday, a patient advocate shares how she has found freedom while managing rheumatoid arthritis. Read her strategies.| CreakyJoints