RA takes up so much room that taking care of the other parts of your health can fall by the wayside. Another aspect that can cause gaps in preventative healthcare is that many of the screening tests seem designed for contortionists and healthcare providers may not be aware of alternatives to the standard tests.
Hemoglobin is the protein molecule in red blood cells which carries oxygen throughout the body. According to the Mayo Clinic, “a low hemoglobin count is a common blood test result. In many cases, a low hemoglobin count is only slightly lower than normal, isn't considered significant, and causes no symptoms. Read More »
Do you have a New Year's resolution to improve your health or to help someone you care about improve their health? Do you plan to involve technology in accomplishing this goal? If the answer to those questions is yes, the government wants to give you 15 minutes of fame! Read More »
When the last time anyone involved in your medical care talked to you about sex? Have you ever been asked about the impact RA has on your sexuality or relationships? Has a healthcare provider ever talked to you about how to talk to others about your disease? Read More »
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a misunderstood disease. Most people think RA involves only the joints, particularly those of the hands, fingers and feet. Some associate it with Osteoarthritis (OA), the common, degenerative condition that will affect most people at some point in their lives. Read More »
I talked a few months ago about moving from the oral form of Methotrexate (MTX) to a higher dose of the injectable form. As I reported before, I have a significant needle phobia which was making the situation both physically and emotionally difficult for me. Read More »
