Rheumatoid Arthritis: Relationships, Improving, Sharing Diagnosis

CreakyJoints -- http://creakyjoints.org -- was proud to help sponsor a video series examining ways to improve one's life despite a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is unlike the more commonly known osteoarthritis, a deterioration of joints due to wear-and-tear. RA is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks itself, primarily in joints, and can strike at any age. The pain is excruciating, and the bodily deformations caused can be debilitating.

Strengthening relationships is vital to coping with an RA diagnosis. In this segment, Deborah Norville interviews health psychologist and Vice President of Research and Education at the Global Healthy Living Foundation Dr. Laurie Ferguson.

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