How I Cope with the Emotions of Pain-Free Days
March 14, 2022
Patient advocate Zoe Rothblatt gets real about chronic pain — and how to take the power back when pain-free days mess with your emotions.
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How to Eat Well with Inflammatory Arthritis During Inflation and Rising Food Prices
March 11, 2022
Eating healthy is crucial when you live with chronic illness — but rising grocery costs can make good nutrition feel like a challenge. To the rescue: A few smart shopping strategies and food swaps.
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Study Suggests Axial Spondyloarthritis Treatment Should Target ‘Low Disease Activity’
March 9, 2022
Patients with lower disease activity had less disease progression over time, which shows the importance of finding and remaining on an effective axSpA treatment.
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Depression Impacts Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Even More Than It Does People with Psoriasis
March 8, 2022
Researchers suspect inflammation may play a key role in both depression and psoriatic arthritis.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Skin Problems: What You Need to Know
March 7, 2022
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect your skin in many ways, from rashes to painful lumps. Thankfully, there are ways to treat these mostly rare conditions.
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Just a Few Lifestyle Factors Could Account for Up to 1/3 of Rheumatoid Arthritis Cases
March 4, 2022
Smoking, physical activity, healthy eating, moderate or low alcohol intake, and healthy weight: Now experts have calculated just how much these habits might impact the risk of developing RA.
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If You Take Rituximab, Here’s How a Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Boosts Your Immune Response
March 3, 2022
Now eligible for a fourth dose, immunocompromised people who got a third dose as part of their primary series last fall experienced improved protection from the coronavirus, CDC research shows.
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Here’s How You Can Support Someone During a Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare
March 1, 2022
Many people with chronic illness suck at asking others for help. Here’s what you can do to make it easier for them to cope with a disease flare.
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Why Following COVID-19 Predictions Can Be Harmful If You’re Immunocompromised
February 28, 2022
Plus, better ways to take care of your mental and physical health.
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Fewer Than 1/3 of People Are Properly Screened for Hepatitis B Before Starting Immunosuppressant Medication
February 28, 2022
Immunosuppressant medications for inflammatory arthritis can reactivate the hepatitis B virus, which could cause liver damage. It’s important to know your hepatitis B status first.
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