Category Archives: RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

OH MY FOGGY BRAIN

Brain fog or fibro fog is one of the lesser talked about symptoms of Fibromyalgia (FM) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Until recently the cognitive impairment that is brain fog have been ignored. Most clinicians have focused on the pain management. However, for the millions who suffer with brain fog the symptoms can be more debilitating than the pain. Continue reading

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PART 1

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder. An autoimmune disorder is when the immune system begins producing antibodies that instead of fighting infections, attacks the body’s own tissues. In Rheumatoid Arthritis the immune system attacks the joints causing inflammation. This … Continue reading

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS AND FIBROMYALGIA

Recently I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA).  I thought ‘no couldn’t be’ I already had Fibromyalgia(FM), Vitiligo (which is also an autoimmune disease), Depression and Severe Anxiety Disorder. I don’t need this.  Then my mind starts going:  Was I misdiagnosed … Continue reading

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