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Searching for proof for Rheumatoid Arthritis joints
Several people have recently asked me questions about which joints can be affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis. Cindy’s post is a typical example. People write that they are worried because when they complain about an RA symptom, a doctor has told them something like this: “You cannot get Rheumatoid Arthritis in that joint.”
People ask me [...]
“Immortal” immune rebels attack Rheumatoid Arthritis patients
In healthy people, immune cells proliferate because of the presence of invading bacteria or viruses. After they have done their work, the extra immune cells kick the bucket. However, in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients, this natural militia continues to multiply. Immune cells called macrophages build up in the patient, producing cytokines and causing the painful [...]
It’s Lent – a good time to confess.
This is new territory for RA Warrior. This post is not like any before. I’m going to ask you some surprising questions. But let’s back up…
Why I’m interested in Rheumatoid Arthritis swelling
About four years ago, my toe joints swelled to twice their normal size. Naïve to RA politics, I did not photograph them. [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis, blog, and birthday cake
It’s my birthday as I write this blog – Sunday night. Since my Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, I’m so grateful for every birthday. I am so glad for another precious year to enjoy my beautiful children. Time seems to pass quickly.
In some ways, my whole reality is altered with RA. The law of gravity certainly is. [...]
If they call me a drama queen for saying it hurts, then I get to have a crown.
Personal responses to the Rheumatoid Arthritis pain threshold question
Today’s blog is my response to yesterday’s shocking post about the study of Rheumatoid Arthritis pain thresholds. You will need to read that post on RA pain to understand this one. I’m finding it extremely [...]
Is there an objective way to discuss Rheumatoid Arthritis pain?
Rheumatoid Arthritis pain is being studied in some surprising ways. Did you know that it is considered a “well established” fact that Rheumatoid Arthritis patients have lower pain thresholds? It is believed that they perceive pain to be worse than “actual pain” and that they worsen the perception of pain through [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis T-shirts from RA Warrior
I’ve got good news, good news, and bad news. Good news: We’ve finally got a few of our Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness T-shirts online. More good news: The company we are using, Printfection, is having a huge sale! The bad news: It ends today. (Looks like the fine print says 11:59 p.m. MST.)
The Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior [...]
Dear friend of a Rheumatoid Arthritis patient:
Last year when I wrote my first memo to Non-RA’ers, I tried to explain in simple words what it is like to be a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient (RA’er). I thought that if I explained Rheumatoid Arthritis in terms of injuries and illnesses that are familiar, it would be easier for you to understand what [...]
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