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Masking RA: How to Stop Pretending We’re Fine

Do you pretend to be better than you are? Do you hide your pain, your fatigue, maybe you illness itself? In my new article for HealthCentral, I write about the damage pretending with do to us and our relationships and share tips for taking off the mask: “We all do it — pretend that everything…

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Tips for Managing Infection Risk With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Some of the most effective treatments for RA are immunosuppressants. But you don’t have to live in a bubble— my new slideshow for HealthCentral shares tips on how to protect yourself against infection: “We live in a time when there are more treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than ever before. Biologics offer more hope of…

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