Some people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) take a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) and/or a biologic and … Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A New Way to Treat Rheumatoid ArthritisRead more
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A detailed guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis, exploring its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and effective treatments to manage joint inflammation and improve quality of life.
Taking Hydroxychloroquine for RA or Lupus Can Reduce Heart Risk by 17%
The anti-malarial drug lowers cholesterol and blood sugar makes blood less sticky, which is good for … Taking Hydroxychloroquine for RA or Lupus Can Reduce Heart Risk by 17%Read more
Have Asthma or COPD? You Could Have a Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers hope that identifying the link between respiratory issues and RA will result in better ways … Have Asthma or COPD? You Could Have a Higher Risk of Rheumatoid ArthritisRead more
If You’re in Remission on a DMARD for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Should You Taper? Here’s What New Research Says
New data compares what happens when the dosage of DMARDs such as methotrexate is tapered or … If You’re in Remission on a DMARD for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Should You Taper? Here’s What New Research SaysRead more
If Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation Is Improving, Be Patient: Less Pain and Fatigue May Be Coming
Knowing there could be a lag between objective measures of improvement and patient–reported outcomes could help … If Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation Is Improving, Be Patient: Less Pain and Fatigue May Be ComingRead more
This Is Important for RA Patients to Know: Taming Inflammation Doesn’t Always Alleviate Pain
“This may have implications for management decisions beyond treating to disease activity targets alone.” Pain and … This Is Important for RA Patients to Know: Taming Inflammation Doesn’t Always Alleviate PainRead more
Nearly 20% of People with Spondyloarthritis Also Have Fibromyalgia, New Data Show
Female patients were much more likely to have a dual diagnosis. Small studies have suggested an … Nearly 20% of People with Spondyloarthritis Also Have Fibromyalgia, New Data ShowRead more
30% of RA Patients Don’t See Fatigue Improve After Starting Treatment
And a few factors seemed to be responsible, including being obese and also having fibromyalgia. When … 30% of RA Patients Don’t See Fatigue Improve After Starting TreatmentRead more
Medical Marijuana for Arthritis: Does Legal Status Affect Whether Patients Use It — or Talk to Their Doctor About It?
No matter who you talk to in the chronic pain, arthritis, and musculoskeletal disease community — … Medical Marijuana for Arthritis: Does Legal Status Affect Whether Patients Use It — or Talk to Their Doctor About It?Read more
These Are the Methotrexate Side Effects That Make Arthritis Patients Stop Taking It
Methotrexate (MTX) is considered a “first-line” therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is also used to … These Are the Methotrexate Side Effects That Make Arthritis Patients Stop Taking ItRead more