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 …
Can Low-Dose Naltrexone Be Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
In exploring available medication options for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the off-label use of low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has gotten a lot of attention in recent years.. What is low-dose …
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, …
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 …
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) - …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sulfasalazine for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sulfasalazine is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) used for the treatment of adults and children over 6 with RA who have not responded to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory …
How to Get Rid of Muscle Cramps | Rheumatoid Arthritis
Along with the pain associated with our joints that are a distinct mark of an RA flare, some also experience muscle cramps. Though not necessarily related to a flare, there is an association …