Rheumatoid Arthritis

sjogren's syndrome

I heard there was a program on the learning change about sjogren's syndrome. I would love to see it. Is it playing again? I have Comcast for my cable. Please advise.

support for joint disease

I have recently been diagnosed with RA and am on some heavy duty drugs. I would like feedback from other ra patients. Are these drugs safe long term? What is your cancer risk? life expentancy? I am 63. Will this disease progress more rapidly because of my age. I am going to a good facility (I hope) but my doctor does not really have a lot of time to discuss anything with me. He seems to be good medically. There is
very little support for this disease. Maybe I am overacting to the severity of it. What are the bes facilities for this disease? Any support would be appreciated.

sharing experiences with other RA sufferers out there

Hello, my name is Mary. I am 59 and have had RA since I was in my early 30s. I do enjoy listening to other patients out there whom share the same dibiliating disease,and getting their stories and inputs on treatments. I am glad I stumbled upon this website, I think its a great place to share information and have someone out there to listen when you want to talk. I look forward to sharing and helping others if I can.

The Company Arthritis Advocate: How a Texas State Agency Promotes Arthritis Awareness and Care

I have arthritis associated with lupus, and also rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. So, I'm accustomed to dealing with a variety of aches and pains due to these conditions. I'm currently on contract at a State agency and read a wonderful story in this week's newsletter about the agency's Arthritis Program Coordinator.

Forty and Beyond Are The Best Years Of Your Life!

Forty is fabulous!

Arthritis: Exercise Critical for Joint Health, States Mayo Clinic

Over the weekend, my mother casually stated that her arthritis has been bothering her. "What arthritis?" I asked her.

My mother is a very active woman just months away from her 80th birthday. She tries to walk 10,000 steps every day (we once calculated that to be a little over 2 miles for her). She has done 5-10Ks, knits lovely things for people and has beautiful hands with long tapered fingers. When she showed me her fingers, I was shocked that I had not noticed, before, that her knuckles were slightly deformed.

Tips for Pain-Free Hands

Here's a couple of tips from Harvard on how to keep your hands pain free.