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Article Body image, feet, shoes Moreover, traditional measures of assessing the effectiveness of treatments do not fully capture what is most important to those with RA, and these difficulties are heightened as one’s experience of the illness changes. In this short piece, the author gives an indication of the sorts of difficulties people with RA have with their feet and […]
Article Foot health case Studies/patient stories My foot and ankle journey so far with RA by Ailsa Bosworth Feet and footwear really can be the bane of life for many people living with RA. In my experience, it is people with longer-standing disease who are likely to have more problems with their feet as, thankfully, those diagnosed within recent years have […]
Article Foot health links and conclusion Links to useful information Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists: Find a podiatristHealthy footwear guide: supporting organisationsDisabled Living Foundation information on finding suitable footwear Links to shoe manufacturers The following shoe manufacturers have been used by some of our Members: Ecco shoesHoworth’s onlineClarksHotter shoesWider fit shoes Conclusion Managing people’s foot and leg problems that are associated […]
Article Gum Disease What is gum disease? Gum disease (periodontal disease) is a very common condition where the gums become swollen, sore or infected. Gum disease is caused by plaque (a sticky film of bacteria that forms on teeth and gums). Plaque makes acids and toxins. If you do not remove plaque from your teeth by brushing them, […]
Article Jaw problems RA and the jaw RA can affect the size of the jaw, and patients can experience problems with the jaw joint (known as the temporomandibular joint or TMJ) which are similar to other joint difficulties with RA. It is estimated that in more than 17% of patients with RA or juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the […]
Article Dry Mouth What is dry mouth? Dry mouth or ‘xerostomia’ is a condition which affects the flow of saliva and is something that some patients with RA experience. Your mouth needs saliva to be able to work properly. Saliva is important as it: Keeps your mouth comfortably moist. Helps you to speak. Helps you to swallow. Helps to […]
Article RA medication and the mouth RA is treated by suppressing the immune system, which has gone into overdrive. The main treatments used are disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs); either conventional (e.g. methotrexate), biological or targeted synthetic (e.g. JAK inhibitors). Corticosteroids (such as prednisone, prednisolone or depo-medrone) are also used, and many RA patients also take anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers to manage the […]
Article Effects of smoking on gums Smoking and RA Smoking is a major risk factor for RA, and heavy smoking more than doubles the risk. If you have RA and you are a smoker, the following information, taken from ‘Action on Smoking & Health (Scotland)’ is important to be aware of: Smoking can cause the body to produce antibodies which are […]
Article Cleaning advice and tips Cleaning Advice Brush twice daily (in the morning and before going to bed) for 2 minutes with a ‘total care’ toothpaste. (‘Total care’ toothpaste contains fluoride, anti-bacterial agents and ingredients to fight plaque and prevent gum disease.) Remember to use an SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate)-free toothpaste if you suffer from dry mouth (see section on dry […]