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Room-a-what? Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

Written by Samara Kelly on November 17, 2009 - 10:02pm

There are many things to consider when you have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. What are my treatment options? Are there any treatment options? Will I end up on the disabled list? What does my future hold?

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Room-a-what? Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 1

Written by Samara Kelly on November 16, 2009 - 6:49am

As we have been discovering the ins and outs of different types of arthritis it got me thinking about being a woman and what my current lifestyle could possibly hold for me in the future.

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Latest Comment by Pat Elliott on November 17, 2009 - 6:49pm View Comments

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I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis even thought I am sure it is RA.

ASKED by Anonymous on November 7, 2009 - 5:16pm

I starting seeing a rheumatologist over a year ago. I had one test that came back negative for RA. I have researched and more testing is usually involved in regard to testing for RA.

Latest Comment by Alison Beaver on November 8, 2009 - 7:49pm View Comments

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Shooting pain in legs and knees

ASKED by brittany14 on September 21, 2009 - 5:34pm

I been having this problem for years after I gave birth to my daughter...

Latest Comment by Diane P on September 24, 2009 - 9:01am View Comments

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Chronic Pain? Look at Your Diet

Written by Dr. Carrie Jones on July 23, 2009 - 10:00pm

More and more I am hearing from patients that they are experiencing chronic pain. Sometimes it’s in their joints, sometimes their muscles and sometimes it’s all over their entire body. Chronic pain, no matter how large or small, can be debilitating because you live with it every day. Whether it is from an autoimmune condition such as rheumatoid arthritis, a car accident or fibromyalgia, try looking at your diet to reduce your inflammation.

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Autoimmune Conditions and Childhood Trauma Can be Healed With a Mind/Body Approach to Treatment

Written by Dr. Daemon Jones on June 24, 2009 - 7:34am

Autoimmune diseases are far more prevalent in women than in men.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Susan Shares Her Motivation To Tell About Her Rheumatoid Arthritis

June 12, 2009 - 2:49pm

Susan describes her motivation for sharing her rheumatoid arthritis experience with others.

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VIDEO - HERSTORY: Sophie Shares The Dietary Changes That Alleviates Her Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

May 15, 2009 - 12:02pm

Sophie describes the dietary changes she has made that has helped alleviate her juvenile rheumatoid arthritis pain.

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Is there a good rheumatologist in the Chandler/East Valley, Arizona area that someone can recommend?

ASKED by Michelle King Robson on March 25, 2009 - 11:27pm

I received a post from a regular reader in my ASK Michelle section about her health concerns and her desire to find a good rheumatologist to treat her. She lives in Chandler, Arizona.

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