As places reopen and face mask requirements are lifted, immunocompromised patients have concerns about resuming their usual activities — but the doctor’s office is still one of the safest places to be.
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Learn the research updates and medical news for rheumatic diseases from the European Congress of Rheumatology 2021.
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“It’s not a compliment,” CreakyJoints user Rachel M. said of being told she doesn’t look sick. “It’s heard as an undermining of the fact that I feel like poop. The reality is that I’m in pain and exhausted every single day.”
In our Arthritis Awareness Month campaign that sought to raise awareness of the challenges of living with invisible illnesses, one theme emerged over and over. Telling people with arthritis and other chronic illness that they don’t look sick invalidates and undermines how they feel.
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The American College of Rheumatology’s updated rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment guidelines emphasize treating newly diagnosed patients with methotrexate first, and managing using a “treat-to-target” approach to help patients reach treatment goals.
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People with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis were five times more likely to develop severe psoriasis compared to those who have mild plaque psoriasis, a new study found.
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New research shows that biologic medications can slow the progression of sacroiliac joint damage in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients, but it can take more than two years to see the benefits.
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Ever since I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis almost a decade ago, I’ve wanted to make the disease a household name. The fact that President Biden is talking about how it has affected his son can only help.
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“Moving with rheumatoid arthritis was as challenging as I expected it to be, but it was also rewarding in ways I didn’t expect,” says rheumatoid arthritis patient Eileen Davidson.
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In a new study, researchers found that having at least one comorbidity is associated with an increased risk for disabilities and decrease in patients’ quality of life.
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If someone gives you a hard time for wearing a mask, here’s how to react and protect yourself.
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