Rheumatoid arthritis Blog
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long term) condition which mainly affects the joins causing inflammatory synovitis that often progresses to destruction of the articular cartilage and ankylosis of the joints. However it can affect other tissues and organs.
The incidence is three times higher in women that men and it is belied that 1% of the planets population suffer from Rheumatoid arthritis.
In particular we are interested in the following questions:-
- When was your Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed and what age were you then?
- What is the history of Rheumatoid arthritis in your family? Do you suffer from any other conditions?
- What treatments do you use?
- Has you diet had to change? What other lifestyle impacts have there been? Mobility issues for example?
- What do you think of the information available about Rheumatoid arthritis? How could this be improved?
These questions are only a guide and so please feel free to bring up any other issues that you consider are relevant to you.
To take part, all you need to do is scroll down to the comments area, type in a nickname of your choice and then put your comments into the box. We look forward to reading your comments and, of course, thank you very much for your input.
Best wishes
Belinda
