Tag: Pregnancy
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Partner or not…. “Diseases the problem”
Hello everyone, Today I want to talk about the challenges faced by those of us with rheumatic diseases in our relationships. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to hear of couples breaking up when one partner becomes sick and needs support or understanding. This can be incredibly upsetting for us. However, it’s important to remember that the…
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Pregnancy with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Does ankylosing spondylitis (AS) worsen with pregnancy? Pregnancy tends to improve AS in 20-30%, worsen AS in 20-30% while it remains unchanged in 50-60%. In general, spinal disease remains unchanged during pregnancy while peripheral arthritis and uveitis are suppressed during gestation and tend to exacerbate after delivery. Women carrying a female foetus fare better…
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Family Planning and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Although anyone can get rheumatoid arthritis, women with RA outnumber men by about three to one. Many women with rheumatoid arthritis are diagnosed in their 20s and 30s, just when marriage and family start to take life’s center stage. With pain, fatigue, and medication side effects to consider, there’s no question rheumatoid arthritis makes family…
Adriana Carluccio Hasher 