Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation, swelling, and pain in your joints. It is common to experience symptoms in your hands, knees, ankles, hips, and elbows.
Practicing yoga when you have rheumatoid arthritis can be safe and enjoyable. Learn how to make yoga adjustments, use props and practice gentle yoga poses.
Researchers found a mechanism that may explain why the Epstein-Barr virus is associated with certain autoimmune illnesses such as lupus.
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Crohn’s disease is associated with various comorbidities (co-occurring diseases or medical conditions), including other autoimmune disorders. Crohn’s can a
This beginners guide features simple dietary changes that are a crucial part of any autoimmune diet plan. What is clean eating and why is it crucial in the management of your autoimmune disease? | Inflammatory foods that could be worsening your autoimmune flare ups. | Anti-inflammatory foods that heal. | How hidden food allergies could be sabotaging your efforts. You can't afford not to read this!
Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation, swelling, and pain in your joints. It is common to experience symptoms in your hands, knees, ankles, hips, and elbows.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with signs that include painful, swollen or stiff joints in your hands and feet.
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This beginners guide features simple dietary changes that are a crucial part of any autoimmune diet plan. What is clean eating and why is it crucial in the management of your autoimmune disease? | Inflammatory foods that could be worsening your autoimmune flare ups. | Anti-inflammatory foods that heal. | How hidden food allergies could be sabotaging your efforts. You can't afford not to read this!
Learn how the autoimmune diet for beginners can reduce your symptoms and inflammation. Get started with the autoimmune paleo diet today.
Rheumatoid arthritis causes inflammation, swelling, and pain in your joints. It is common to experience symptoms in your hands, knees, ankles, hips, and elbows.
Learn all of the signs of Sjogren’s disease (syndrome), an autoimmune disease that causes dry mouth and dry eyes, as well as other symptoms.
People with rheumatoid arthritis share how they handle common side effects and more while taking biologic medication.
Infections are common, but when you have RA or any other autoimmune disease, they can wreak havoc. Lessen your rheumatoid arthritis infection risk today!
Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of hip, ICD-10: M05.15. Symptoms, Chapter, Cases. Rheumatoid Lung Disease with Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hip: Understanding the Connection Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects t...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a crippling autoimmune disease that effects the joints of the body. Discover natural support strategies to help RA.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks the joints in much the same way as it normally fights viruses
Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of knee, ICD-10: M05.36. Symptoms, Chapter, Cases. Rheumatoid Heart Disease with Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the joints and other...
Living with RA is no problem when you make changes so your body heals naturally. New habits are powerful ways to reduce rheumatoid arthritis pain & symptoms
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07.31.12 *Post title not to be compared with Julia Robert's role in Pretty Woman* I've finally decided to own up to my blood tests. Several months ago, my rheumatologist told me that I have (or will have) Sjogren's Syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disease in which people’s white blood cells attack their moisture-producing glands. Although the hallmark symptoms are dry eyes and dry mouth, Sjögren’s may also cause dysfunction of other organs such as the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, blood vessels, lungs, liver, pancreas, and the central nervous system. Patients may also experience extreme fatigue and joint pain and have a higher risk of developing lymphoma. When my doctor explained the disease, he mentioned the dryness effect. Dry eyes and mouth ... I couldn't recall ever having those symptoms. But after connecting with others who live with Sjogren's, I've learned there really is much more to it than that. Dry skin (Maybe that's why I've been moisturizing like a fanatic) Fatigue (I always chalked this up to being a mom-of-3, but no matter how much sleep I get, I'm still tired. I used to have energy. Really, I did.) Ear pain (My ears have been "popping" a lot lately. It's annoying) Joint pain (You'd think with a titanium hip, my join pain would lessen. But, nope) Difficulty swallowing (yep) Always thirsty (yep) "Brain fog" - a lay term to describe fluctuating mild memory loss (I'm a tried and true blond, but it's possible) Celiac Disease (between 4.5% and 15% of people with Sjogren's also have Celiac Disease, which I do have a lot of symptoms for - I need to look into this further, but it's been on my mind. I've ignored it, because I don't really want to eat Gluten-free) I don't mean to seem like a hypochondriac, but all of these things make sense now. I also want to add that these symptoms have become new to me this year. I don't know if Sjogren's was brought on by the silcone in Mirena, or if it was something I was destined for. But I do know that these problems are new to me. I have also read that "silicone poisoning" causes Sjogren's Syndrome. Since symptoms of Sjögren’s mimic other conditions and diseases, Sjögren’s can often be overlooked or misdiagnosed. On average, it takes nearly seven years to receive a diagnosis of Sjögren’s. Lucky (or unlucky) for me, I was on a fast track for diagnosis, because my doctor's were trying to figure out why I developed Avascular Necrosis (though Sjogren's Syndrome is not a known cause of Avascular Necrosis). Last week, I was re-tested and my blood levels still indicated that I have Sjogren's Syndrome. I don't know why I thought that it would just go away. My original tests (in March) also indicated a clotting disorder. But with my tests from last week, those levels had come down significantly. That was a good thing, but it also makes me wonder what caused the clotting in the first place (hmmmm). I might go to see a hematologist just to completely rule out a clotting disorder. I guess what all this rambling sums up to is that I probably do have Sjogren's Syndrome. And until the blood tests reveal that I don't, I'm going to "work it" and "own it." I plan to start taking Plaquenil, which is what my doctor suggested to slow the progression of Sjogren's. Since using Mirena, I've been picky about any prescriptions, and I pay closer attention to side effects. I was nervous about Plaquenil because it's main side effect is vision impairment. I happen to have 20/20 vision and that is not something I want to forfeit. But other Plaquenil users say this hasn't been a problem for them, so if it'll save the rest of my body, I'm willing to give it a shot. Another interesting tidbit: Sjogren's Syndrome is what forced Venus Williams out of the U.S. Open last year (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/w_MindBodyNews/venus-williams-sjogrens-syndrome/story?id=14426884#.UBhluHCxpsM)
Rheumatoid arthritis has genetic, hereditary, environmental, and behavioral bases. Learn what that means for you.
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As an individual with lupus, you may find yourself managing additional autoimmune and connective tissue diseases. This article provides a brief overview of these conditions collectively known as lupus overlap diseases and overlap syndrome. Introduction Rheumatoid Arthritis Sjögren’s Syndrome Raynaud’s Phenomenon Scleroderma Mixed Connective Tissue Disease Overlap Syndrome In Conclusion Introduction Several autoimmune, rheumatic and
According to National Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a rheumatologist (a doctor who treats arthritis and other diseases that cause swelling in the joints) may lead your health care team and refer you to other health experts for problems with: Skin. Kidneys...
