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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Kelly O'Neill 71 Comments , ,
I’ve received many letters and requests for a post about Rheumatoid Arthritis and pregnancy. Here it is - our long-awaited first post on RA and pregnancy.  I look forward to hearing many of your experiences which will be helpful to others as they look for answers in the months to come. The decisions of Rheumatoid...Continue reading      71 Comments » Read more

Prednisone Uses for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 21 Comments ,
This is the fourth post in a series about modern approaches to prednisone uses for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Please read the first post, Prednisone Dosage for Rheumatoid Arthritis, here at this link. Does prednisone have a disease modifying effect? Is it a double-edged sword? What's the greatest risk of prednisone use that you may not have...Continue reading      21 Comments » Read more
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Prednisone Dosage for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 66 Comments , ,
Prednisone Dosage for Rheumatoid Arthritis / Disease (UPDATED 2016) The prednisone debate is actually more than one debate. How much? For how long? Does it only mask symptoms? Or does it slow the disease? At what risk? A wide range in prednisone dosage for rheumatoid arthritis has been used to study its risks and benefits. This makes...Continue reading      66 Comments » Read more

Methotrexate Injections for Rheumatoid Arthritis, part 2: Needles

Kelly O'Neill 67 Comments ,
Why methotrexate injections? Methotrexate is the most widely used treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Almost every Rheumatoid Arthritis patient will be prescribed methotrexate at some point. Doctors are thankful to have something they can prescribe that works well for most patients with fewer serious or irreversible side effects than the older disease treatments. Methotrexate is a big...Continue reading      67 Comments » Read more

20 Facts about Biologic Medications for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kelly O'Neill 31 Comments ,
Biologic response modifiers or Biologics are a modern class of medications which are used to treat autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis. Often Biologics are distinguished from “drugs” which are chemically synthesized medicines. Biologic medications are used to interfere with the treacherous immune system response of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Truths about Biologic medications for RA Biologics were designed...Continue reading      31 Comments » Read more

Newly Diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis Map

Kelly O'Neill 52 Comments ,
Lately, I’m getting more mail and messages from the newly diagnosed. Rheumatoid Arthritis is such a complicated diagnosis to handle. There is so much to figure out, I’ve often joked that we ought to get a degree and little letters after our name: RA. Answering emails and messages is an enjoyable part of my day because...Continue reading      52 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Weight Loss

Kelly O'Neill 48 Comments ,
Several readers have asked me Rheumatoid Arthritis weight loss questions. Is this confusing? Weight loss is actually a symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis. There are several reasons. There is the typical appetite loss of RA, the anemia, and the fever that accompany RA. Also, methotrexate and other RA medicines can interfere with food absorption.   Rheumatoid Arthritis, weight loss, and confusion RA patients...Continue reading      48 Comments » Read more
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