Living With RA

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

I have been living with Rheumatoid Arthritis for over 12 years, 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.

Leslie Sansone: Walk Away the Pounds

This is my favorite exercise program and I do this several days a week. There are three DVDs from an easy 1 mile to a high energy 3 mile. The exercises are easy on the joints, yet they really help me with my mobility and energy level.

Tai Chi for Arthritis (6 Languages Edition)

This is a wonderfully relaxing program designed specifically for people with arthritis. I enjoy Tai Chi in the evening, or on days when I want a quiet workout. This is great for beginners.

Chair and Standing Routines: Ageless Yoga, Vol. 1 - Great for Seniors and for People Unable to Sit on the Ground

This is a wonderful program of gentle exercise for seniors and others with more severe arthritis, or those that have been inactive for a long time.

Arthritis News 

from Medical News Today

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RA Links 

Health, Diet, and Fitness
These are some of our favorite health and fitness links. They include diet plans that we have had success with, programs that our friends have recommended, health and fitness books and magazines, and some of our favorite online stores.
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

Arthritis Today

Monthly magazine containing articles for people with arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Information 

from Medicine Net

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Arthritis Headlines 

from arthritis.about.com

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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.

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Disclaimer 

I am not a doctor, I am a paitient. Please remember this, and discuss your questions and concerns with your doctor.

by genglo

Hi, my name is Julianne and I am a patient living with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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