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It has been long noted that new onset rheumatoid arthritis right after giving birth and in the postpartum period, is common among women. Here are some reasons why this happens: * The changes occurring in the body during pregnancy are profound

Do not wait or be afraid to change doctors, if you feel the patient-doctor relationship isn’t suiting your child’s needs. Playing games, proper range of motion exercises will help stiffness in the joints and loosen up sore muscles. * Swimming in a warm water or regular pool helps not only the bones but muscles and tendons, which leads to good range of motion and flexibility. However, a little sun never hurt anybody and warm sand in the summer months at the lake or beach can feel extra soothing on a child’s painful joints.

February is known as the “love” month. Whether you are single, dating, engaged, married or somewhere in between practicing self-love daily is key, especially if you are living with a chronic illness or disability

If you are married, getting married in the near future or want to be married someday and living with rheumatoid arthritis, these three tips can help keep your union strong and alive for years to come. Living with chronic illness doesn’t mean you are doomed from having a fulfilling life with your partner- in fact, it’s quite the opposite. Having a staycation at home, spa day, playing board games, watching a funny movie while cuddling in bed, baking or cooking your favorite meal together, can all be creative ways to spend time with one another. Sometimes it takes an ongoing third party perspective to get the clarity needed to help your union get back into balance or find another solution that’s the best for both people involved.