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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Also called: Ra, Rheumatoid Disease

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Have Factor V Leiden and RA and cannot take NSAIDS for pain. Tried Tylenol but it doesn't help. Any recommendations?

Tramadol, or Ultram is a non-narcotic pain reliever that may help, but a prescription is needed.

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Would a physician prescribe Plaquenil for treatment of RA if the patient has a history of or now has alcohol dependency?

In my opinion no. Mixing alcohol with any med is not good and can cause liver damage and other adverse reactions.

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does RA cause fatigue?

Fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is very common. Studies done on RA patients show that fatigue is more frequently found in...

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My wife has just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and her sister has MS, are the two diseases related?

This is a really good question. There is a lot that we don’t really know about rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and multiple sclerosis (MS).Both MS and...

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Can taking a 600 mg calcium supplement with breakfast and dinner decrease iron absorption?

It's possible. Calcium can decrease absorption of iron from plant foods (nonheme) such as vegetables, beans, soy and wheat. ...

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My back between spine and shoulder hurts when I breathe in?

no - not affected by breathing

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I'm not sure if I ever had chicken pox as a child and am very concerned whether I should get the preventive shot.

A blood test can check for antibodies to the chickenpox virus (varicella virus). The presence of antibodies means you've had...

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A Type 1 diabetic is having a RA flareup. Is there a linkage at the celluar level causing blood sugars in the 30s?

There is a definite relationship between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and type 1 diabetes. Both of these diseases are considered autoimmune disorders...

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How long is one shot or pen of Humira effective for (rheumatoid arthritis)?

Humira is used to slow down the progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It is considered a biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug. Therefore...

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I have severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and it's affecting my marriage. How can I get my husband's support?

It is not at all unusual for marriages (or entire families) to be affected when a spouse develops RA -- or any other chronic illness. Both partners'...

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How is rheumatoid arthritis treated?

There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis. To date, the goal of treatment in rheumatoid arthritis is to reduce joint inflammation and pain...

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How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?

There is no singular test for diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. Instead, rheumatoid arthritis is diagnosed based on a combination of the presentation...

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What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation...

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What are the symptoms and signs of rheumatoid arthritis?

The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis come and go, depending on the degree of tissue inflammation. When body tissues are inflamed, the disease is...

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What causes rheumatoid arthritis?

The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown. Even though infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and fungi have long been suspected, none has...

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