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5 Essential Rheumatoid Arthritis Questions for Your Rheumatologist

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Your relationship with your rheumatologist will set the stage for your rheumatoid arthritis progress and the best way to ensure that relationship is tight is by asking questions! Go beyond the basics with these 5 questions that will help you understand how your doctor thinks.

Understanding Your RA Diagnosis: How Certain Are You?

First things first, let’s talk about the diagnosis. RA can be tricky to pin down, and it’s essential to understand how certain your rheumatologist is about your diagnosis. Don’t be afraid to ask questions like, “How did you come to this diagnosis?” and “How confident are you about it?” Knowing where you stand can help guide your treatment plan and ease any uncertainties you may have.

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The 5 reasons you have a swollen knee

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If you’ve ever woken up to find your knee looking more like a balloon than a joint, you know it’s no walk in the park. Knee swelling is one of those things that can really throw a wrench in your day, leaving you scratching your head and wondering, “What on earth did I do to deserve this?”

The Sneaky Culprit: Overuse Injuries

So, picture this: you’ve been hitting the court hard, playing pickleball like a champ, or maybe you decided to lace up your running shoes and go for a 10-mile jog instead of your usual 3. Sounds like a recipe for knee trouble, doesn’t it? Well, it just might be.

You see, overuse injuries are like the silent assassins of joint pain. They sneak up on you when you least expect it, leaving you unable to keep active. And if you happen to have osteoarthritis, well, consider yourself even more susceptible!

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The 2 Essential Vitamins for Lupus

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Living with lupus can present numerous challenges, from managing symptoms to navigating treatment options. A big worry for everyone with lupus is the number of medications required to control inflammation and everyone is looking for a “natural alternative.” Treading through the wild west of the supplement marketplace can be tricky, but there are two vital vitamins that CAN help lupus. 

Understanding Lupus: A Complex Autoimmune Journey

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and organs. It occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues, leading to inflammation and tissue damage. Managing lupus requires a comprehensive approach that addresses both symptoms and underlying inflammation.

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