The Bacteria in Your Gut Could Affect Your Lupus Flares, a New Study Found
March 28, 2019
A new study linked a certain strain of bacteria to lupus flares and kidney damage.
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What Is a Rheumatologist? What They Treat and When You Need to See One
March 27, 2019
Whether a rheumatologist has been your partner in health for years or you’re pondering seeing one for the first time, here’s some things to know about these quite special specialists.
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This Fascinating Study Showed What Happens to Inflammation in People with PTSD + Rheumatoid Arthritis
March 27, 2019
Having both RA and PTSD means more systemic inflammation.
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NSAID Safety Update: Celecoxib Can Increase Your Risk of Heart Valve Problems, Per a New Study
March 26, 2019
Learn more about the role of COX-2 inhibitors in heart valve calcification — and what it could mean for you.
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What Is Reactive Arthritis? These Are the Signs You Could Have It
March 26, 2019
If you have arthritis-like symptoms following a foodborne illness or sexually transmitted infection, it could be reactive arthritis.
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Back Pain at Night: When It’s a Sign of Ankylosing Spondylitis
March 25, 2019
If you have chronic back pain that wakes you up in the second half of the night, it could be a type of inflammatory arthritis called ankylosing spondylitis.
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‘Why I Advocate’: After Living with RA for 40 Years, Judy Nagy Felt Compelled to Help Others
March 25, 2019
“You have to be passionate about helping people with chronic illness, and be willing to reach out to the community to make sure that we all have a better life.”
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The FDA Is Reviewing a New JAK Inhibitor for Rheumatoid Arthritis — Here’s What to Know So Far
March 22, 2019
The FDA is expected to rule on upadacitinib by the end of this summer.
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23 Coping Skills Mental Health Experts Wish Arthritis Patients Would Practice
March 22, 2019
For starters, remember this: ‘You are not your illness.’
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Arthritis Through Art: Have You Ever Had a Pain Flare So Bad You Couldn’t Even Speak?
March 21, 2019
“As the pain got worse and worse, I lost the ability to talk. All I could do was cry and make these guttural sounds.”
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