Recognizing that I needed disability benefits a few years after being diagnosed with juvenile arthritis was hard. The challenge of applying for and receiving disability was harder than it should have been.
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Researchers are finding more evidence that many recovering coronavirus patients go on to experience symptoms that last for months and may need additional long-term treatments.
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Your level of risk may have less to do with your autoimmune disease and more to do with the type of medication you take for it, according to a recent study.
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Seeing a rheumatologist or dermatologist over telehealth can be a great way to stay on top of your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare for an optimal visit.
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Pausing methotrexate after getting a COVID-19 vaccine may help increase your immune system’s response to the vaccine, but this decision should be made on a case-by-case basis with you and your doctor.
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Tighter-fitting masks offer more protection against coronavirus germs, research shows. And doubling up on masks is a good way to ensure your face masks fit more snugly to better prevent COVID-19.
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The Global Healthy Living Foundation regularly polls the members of our COVID-19 Patient Support Program to understand the perspectives of chronic illness patients during the pandemic. Here is data about patients’ main questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, especially those related to being immunocompromised.
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When my rheumatoid arthritis progressed in my mid-20s and caused visible deformities in both my hands, I worried whether my hands were still going to be lovable. But after a decade of soul searching, I found the answer to that question depends solely on me.
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“Even if you’re not a medical professional who knows how to narrow down a differential diagnosis, you’re still the best expert on what your body is experiencing,” says non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis patient Sarah Islam.
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If you have a form of autoimmune or inflammatory arthritis or take immunosuppressant medication, chances are you’ve had questions about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, including the third dose. Here are some answers from the American College of Rheumatology.
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