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A white woman talking to a female doctor. The title of the post "How to Talk to Your Doctor about Sex and RA." Rheumatologists don’t always bring up the topic of how RA affects sex, so you may have toYour DRheumatologists don’t always bring up the topic of how RA affects sex, so you may have to.

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Sex and RA

Rheumatologists don’t always bring up the topic of how RA affects sex, so you may have to. WHich can seem daunting. In my new column for HealthCentral, I share tips for starting a conversation with your doctor about how RA affects your sex life: “WHEN YOU HAVE rheumatoid arthritis (RA) it affects all aspects of…

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The Incredible Pain-Killing Powers of Orgasm

No one talks about how RA affects your sex life. So I will (and have in the past, as well). In my latest article for HealthCentral, I look at the magical painkilling powers of orgasm: “When you’re managing the crushing fatigue and painful joints that come with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), sex is often one of…

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Sexual Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds

You take the medications to feel better, so you can live well with rheumatoid arthritis. And when you think of side effects, it’s mostly things like nausea and fatigue that come to mind. No one ever expects the medications to mess with your sex life. But they can. In my new article for HealthCentral, and…

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Sex and RA: Asking for Help with a Delicate Issue

Updates June 12, 2020 We all have at least one. Your nemesis, if you will. That one thing that you can’t do because of your chronic illness or disability. Well, of course there are probably more than one, but the others may not bother you is much. Or maybe you found a way around it….

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