5 Phrases People With Autoimmune Conditions Are Tired of Hearing

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Introduction Living with an autoimmune condition can often feel like carrying an invisible weight — one that’s difficult to explain, hard to predict, and exhausting to endure. Unfortunately, those dealing with chronic illness are also frequently burdened by well-meaning but hurtful or dismissive remarks. In this blog post, we explore five common phrases people with […]

Women With Autoimmune Disease Are Often Misdiagnosed First

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Introduction It’s a troubling truth many women discover the hard way: when it comes to autoimmune diseases, they’re often misdiagnosed or dismissed. From persistent fatigue to joint pain and mysterious skin flares, symptoms are frequently attributed to stress, hormones, or lifestyle — rather than investigated for underlying autoimmune causes. This delay isn’t just inconvenient — […]

Tips for Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Expert-Backed Tips for Daily Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Living with rheumatoid arthritis isn’t just about joint pain—it’s a full-body, full-life experience. People with rheumatoid arthritis face daily hurdles, from extreme fatigue that zaps energy for even simple tasks to frustrating flares that can strike without warning. Research shows that nearly two-thirds of RA patients are […]

Raynaud’s Phenomenon or Something More?

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Raynaud’s Phenomenon or Something More? Nailfold Capillaroscopy Answers Millions of people worldwide experience Raynaud’s phenomenon, yet for approximately 12.6% of these patients, those colour changes in their fingers may herald something far more serious—scleroderma, a potentially life-threatening connective tissue disease1. What appears as cold fingers turning white or blue might seem trivial, but distinguishing between […]

What Do Rheumatologists Actually Do?

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What Does a Rheumatologist Actually Do? A Patient’s Essential Guide Image source: AI Generated ‘What do Rheumatologists do?’ You might wonder about your rheumatologist’s exact role after getting a referral. These specialised physicians diagnose and treat complex conditions – including autoimmune conditions and other inflammatory immunological disorders- that affect your musculoskeletal system and connective tissues—like […]

Early Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hands

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Early Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hands: What Doctors Want You to Know Many people dismiss early hand stiffness as a normal part of aging or overuse. Yet this seemingly minor discomfort could be an early symptom that signal rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic autoimmune condition that affects the small joints of fingers and wrists1. The statistics […]

Anti-Inflammatory Foods- Secret Weapon Against Autoimmunity

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Why Anti-inflammatory Foods Could Be Your Secret Weapon Against Autoimmunity Anti-inflammatory foods for autoimmunity aren’t just a passing fad—they’re a powerful, science-backed way to tame chronic inflammation at its source. By choosing nutrient-dense, inflammation-calming ingredients every day, you can help quiet an overactive immune system, reduce flare-ups, and feel more like yourself again. While conventional […]