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Article Crucial Steps for an Accurate Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex autoimmune condition, making it very challenging to diagnose. Unlike some other diseases, you can’t simply go to your GP and have a single definitive test to confirm or rule out RA. Unfortunately, it can be overlooked and incorrectly diagnosed, impacting treatment plans and overall health outcomes. A rheumatoid arthritis […]
Article A Guide to Staying Active with Inflammatory Arthritis: Part 2 The idea of exercising with arthritis can be intimidating, and many individuals may feel anxious about going to the gym. While this apprehension is completely understandable, there are strategies you can implement to make it more accessible and ease yourself into the world of exercise.
Blog Sitting Exams with Inflammatory Arthritis: A Guide to Success Exam periods for those living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) can be a daunting experience. However, with the right strategies and support, you cannot only survive but thrive during exams.
Article Have yourself a ‘merry’ little Christmas? The facts on RA and alcohol Have yourself a ‘merry’ little Christmas? The facts on RA and alcohol Blog by Victoria Butler The UK has a long history with alcohol. In the middle ages, many men started their day drinking a beer with breakfast! Apparently this is not due to water being unsafe to drink (this appears to be a widespread […]
Article A Guide to Staying Active with Inflammatory Arthritis Working out with arthritis can be a daunting thought and many experience gym anxiety. This is totally understandable but there are strategies you can put into place to make it easier to immerse yourself into the world of exercise.
NRAS Live NRAS Live: Pregnancy Guidelines in Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease Our NRAS National Patient Champions, Ailsa Bosworth, was joined by Guidelines Author Prof. Ian Giles, patient mum Katy Pieris, Kate Duhig from the University of Manchester who is conducting a clinical trial in pregnancy and Nurse Specialist Louise Moore who was also on the Guidelines working group. You may have noticed we lost one of […]
Blog 8 tips to have a stress-free Diwali when you live with RA Diwali is a time full of happiness and joy, but for someone like me who lives with RA, it can also feel overwhelming and fearful. Over the years, I have learnt ways to manage the stress and fear surrounding it which I would love to share with you.
Blog Reflections on my life with RA, this World Arthritis Day Reflections on my life with RA, this World Arthritis Day Blog by Ailsa Bosworth MBE, NRAS Founder and National Patient Champion The theme for this World Arthritis Day, 12th October, 2023 is ‘Living with a Rheumatic & Musculoskeletal Disease at all stages of life’. At age 74 I’ve lived a long time and 43 years of that life […]
Blog 10 ways you can improve your mental well-being if you have a chronic illness 10 ways you can improve your mental well-being if you have a chronic illness Blog by Nadine Garland The World Health Organisation states that wellbeing is “a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” It is easy to focus on physical wellbeing when dealing with a chronic health condition such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and […]