JRA 'Unicorns': Adults Living With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), now called juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), impacts an estimated 300,000 children in the U.S. (about 1 in every 1,000). 1 While a challenging diagnosis, newer treatments in the past few decades have thankfully helped with moderating the disease, hopefully preventing permanent damage and lessening disability in many children.
My Relationship With My Grandson | RheumatoidArthritis.net
I have raised my grandson since he was 2 or 3 weeks old. We danced, wrestled, played, ran, climbed, swung, slid, etc. Then about 8 years ago I was diagnosed with chronic moderate to severe RA. He was 3 then. Now he is 11 and he tells me he wishes that I was better so we could go back to being able ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Information & Community
Nov 21, 2024 · Find out about rheumatoid arthritis including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, patient stories, support, and much more from an RA community perspective.
4 Over-the-Counter Medicine Options for RA Pain Relief
Note: I always recommend checking with your doctor first before adding anything to your treatment regimen. Physical items. Braces (ex: wrist brace, ankle brace, knee brace) - sometimes, having these available on hand is more helpful than I can explain. If a certain joint is feeling particularly painful, needing to be stabilized or protected, I turn to braces for short periods of time.
25 Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis
B vitamins. Vitamins B6 and B12 are commonly found to be at deficient levels in people with RA. 1 There is some evidence that B vitamins provide benefits in people with RA. For instance, vitamin B6 has been shown to reduce levels of inflammatory markers, including interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), C-reactive protein (CRP), and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), in ...
Physical Examination for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune form of arthritis. It is caused by immune cells attacking the joints, most commonly the joints of the fingers, wrists, elbows, and toes. This causes inflammation, pain, and damage in these areas. In the early …
VECTRA Testing and Seronegative RA | RheumatoidArthritis.net
What happens when I have a strong suspicion of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but the 2 traditional lab markers (rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies) are not coming back positive? I have found that VECTRA testing can be helpful to determine whether a person might have seronegative RA. A …
Ice Versus Heat: What Works Best for RA Pain Relief?
For as long as I can remember, I've found that non-medicinal methods of managing my RA have been just as important as the medication I take (currently Remicade). I've used braces and topical creams like Biofreeze or Tiger Balm. I've used foam rolling, gentle stretching, and moderate exercising. I've ...
What Biologic DMARDS Are Used for RA Treatment?
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) have greatly improved treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). People with RA now have more and better treatment options. DMARDs can change the course of the disease. They can slow or prevent damage to joints and related structures. 1,2 Biologic DMARDs ...
Nerve Symptoms with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Non-compressive nerve symptoms. Nerve symptoms may result from inflammation that affects the nerve directly. This results in demyelination. Demyelination is a process where the outer protective layer of the nerve (myelin) and the part of the nerve cell that transmits electrical nerve impulses (axon), is damaged.