July 22, 2010
Recent reports of liver damage in people taking leflunomide (Arava) have prompted the FDA to expand its warnings about the drug, which is used to treat RA. People taking leflunomide are advised to be vigilant for signs of liver damage and to have their liver function checked periodically at their doctor's office.
Lyme Disease is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, which is transmitted to humans by blacklegged ticks. If left untreated, it can affect the heart and the nervous system and cause Lyme arthritis. You can help protect yourself from Lyme disease by reducing the risk of being bitten by a tick and learning how to remove a tick if one does get on you.
If you were recently diagnosed with RA, you might be asking yourself, “Now what do I do?” And if you are, you're not alone. A diagnosis of a chronic disease can be difficult to come to terms with, as you wonder why this has happened to you and how your life will change as a result. This article offers tried-and true advice from a counselor who specializes in working with people who are facing medical diagnoses.
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An inflammatory infection, transmitted by blacklegged ticks (also known as deer ticks), that can cause acute or recurring arthritis-like symptoms.
