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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

I have been living with Rheumatoid Arthritis since 1996, so I wanted to gather the most useful information and links that I have found over the years, to hopefully help others that receive this life changing diagnosis.

I am a real patient that lives with this disease. I created this lens to provide support and information for other patients. I am not here to sell you snake oil, or take your money in order to profit on your pain. So many lenses and websites seek to take advantage of those of us with chronic illnesses in order to make a quick profit. My advice to anyone living with arthritis, is to find a doctor that you trust, and don't be fooled by magic pills, creams, and potions that promise to cure your disease

I look forward to meeting other people with RA. Please post your comments below, or feel free to contact me directly

Get Moving!

exercise is the best medicine

I wish that more doctors would prescribe exercise for RA patients. Maintaining an exercise program has been the best medicine for me. Regular activity increases my mobility and energy level, while reducing my pain.
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Arthritis News

from Medical News Today

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Books about RA

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RA Links

Humira
An injectible treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis. The site also includes information and products for living with RA.
Orencia
Orencia is a new Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment from Bristol-Myers Squibb.
RA Pages @ Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation website offers basic information about the disease.
Remicade
Remicade is a treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis that is delivered via I.V. infusion. You will find information and support at the official website.
Rheumatoid Arthritis @ About.com
Carol has a comprehensive selection of articles and links to RA information on the About.com arthritis site.
Rheumatoid Arthritis @ MedicineNet.
This is a very informative article about the disease. It includes information about many different treatment options, past, present, and future.
Road Back Foundation
A non profit organization that promotes education about the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and related diseases with antibiotic therapy.
Dr. Andrew Weil, MD
Rheumatoid Arthritis information at Dr. Weil's website.

Arthritis Magazines

stay up to date on Arthritis research, treatments, and other news

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Information

from Medicine Net

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RA Chatter

I'd love to hear from other people that are living with RA. Please take a moment to say hello.

  • JaguarJulie Feb 29, 2012 @ 8:34 am | delete
    RA did affect my grandma who lived in Cleveland, Ohio for most of her life. I wonder how the coldness of the weather might have affected her? And, had she moved to a warmer climate, like Florida, would she not have suffered so? I'm thankful that advances in therapy have helped those who suffer with RA.
  • Tipi Feb 15, 2012 @ 12:29 pm | delete
    I don't have RA but sure do appreciate you gathering all these resources together for those seeking information.
  • harryr Jul 8, 2011 @ 6:20 am | delete
    Been living with arthritis myself for the past ten years. First few years were tough but everything changed once I started Remicade treatments, gave me my life back,
  • Angela May 14, 2011 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    I have lived with RA for 15 years. I am gratefor for my Rheumatolgist who recommended
    rituxan infusions. I don't have stiffness in the morning, and have a normal life. My biggest
    problem is with my hands. My right hand is so deformed, I am considering surgery.
    Does anyone have any experience with hand surgery involving the tendons. I have seen
    3 hand surgeons and can't decide what to do. The recovery may take up to 3 months, which means you can not work, b/c you don't have use of your hands. I look forward to hearing from someone, anyone.
  • CountryTwinkee13 Mar 8, 2011 @ 8:03 am | delete
    My sister has RA. She does good some days and others not good. She now has it in her neck. Doctors told her if. she loses the bone in her neck. She will have a strokeon the left side and be in a wheel chair. She use to knit, and i notice when i was down this fall. Was going to show her how to make fudge.. Now i see why she cannot do it. The hand do not work. She is having real bad head aches. I know of the shots. And with out the shot she cannot walk. Does anyone know when this desease will take my sister? She looks like a little old lady. With a big heart..
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