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| | We have the answer! Keeping in mind that all medications come with possible side effects, our experts say that some rheumatoid arthritis treatments are generally tolerated better than others. Those include hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) and methotrexate, though the best med(s) for you will depend on how severe your RA is. |
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| | Children in the U.S. who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), of whom 10% to 20% have a particularly severe form called systemic JIA. This rare subtype of childhood arthritis causes widespread inflammation throughout all the systems of the body, not just the joints (and in fact it might not cause joint symptoms at all). |
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#Let’s Get Social | Whether from a looming work deadline, politics, or the demands of managing your chronic illness, stress is a fact of life—and when it becomes chronic, it increases inflammation and triggers flares of numerous conditions. File these in-the-moment stress relievers for the next time your cortisol spikes, and visit HealthCentral’s Instagram to link to specific steps for practicing each technique. We can’t eradicate stress from our lives, but we can practice meeting it wisely, together. | Facebook Pinterest Twitter | | |
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