Tag: rheumatoid arthritis
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How Medical Marijuana Transformed My Chronic Illness Experience (And Made Me a Better Parent)
Get Pregnant Fast After a distressing incident that left my children frightened, I turned to medical marijuana to manage the chronic pain from my rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The night I frightened my kids is one I won’t forget. “Cuddle Bug!” I shouted to my youngest daughter, my lips exaggeratedly puckered. “Come give Mommy a big…
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Read more If you’re pregnant or planning to be and have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you might be curious about how your condition will impact your pregnancy and vice versa. The good news is that RA and pregnancy can coexist quite well. In fact, many women find that their RA symptoms actually improve during pregnancy. Here’s…