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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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Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases

October 19, 2009 - 7:20am

MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests a link between women's exposure to household insecticides -- including roach and mosquito killers -- and the autoimmune disorders rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

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Exercise Helps RA Patients

October 7, 2009 - 12:18pm

People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can benefit from exercise programs meant to improve strength and stamina, say Dutch researchers who reviewed eight previous studies involving 575 RA patients.

Based on their findings, "we would recommend aerobic capacity training combined with muscle strength training as routine practice for RA patients," lead researcher Emalie Hurkmans, of the Leiden University Medical Center, said in a news release, United Press International reported.

"But we need more research to establish the recommended length and type of exercise programs, whether patients need to be supervised and if these programs are cost effective," Hurkmans added.

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Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 19, 2009 - 7:42am

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- An ancient Chinese herbal remedy called "thunder god vine" helps reduce inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Subsided When Depression, Inflammation Addressed

August 13, 2009 - 2:59pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Treating both depression and inflammation can reduce severe pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Japanese researchers say.

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TNF Blockers May Help Some With Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 6, 2009 - 4:13pm

THURSDAY, Aug. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who respond poorly to standard treatment with methotrexate may benefit from additional treatment with tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers, a Swedish study suggests.

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Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA

August 4, 2009 - 4:06pm

TUESDAY, Aug. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Drugs widely used to fight rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease and other inflammatory disorders must now carry an updated "black box" warning label cautioning patients and doctors that the medicines may boost cancer risk in children and adolescents, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.

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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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New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

June 29, 2009 - 6:57am

MONDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) -- The immunosuppressive drug golimumab shows promise in treating rheumatoid arthritis patients who don't respond to other drugs, according to a new study.

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Room-a-what? Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

Room-a-what? Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 1

Household Insecticides May Be Linked to Autoimmune Diseases

Exercise Helps RA Patients

Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Subsided When Depression, Inflammation Addressed

TNF Blockers May Help Some With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA

Chronic Pain? Look at Your Diet

New Drug Promising Against Rheumatoid Arthritis

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