Iona Walton
Transcranial direct current stimulation could help fibromyalgia pain
A neuromodulation technique – when nervous activity is regulated by controlling the levels of nerve activity through electrical stimulation – is safe and could lower fibromyalgia pain intensity but more research is needed, says an evidence review in the Journal of Pain. Continue reading
New procedure – geniculate artery embolisation – reduces knee arthritis inflammation and pain
A minimally invasive procedure called geniculate artery embolisation shows promise in the treatment of people with knee arthritis, a team of experts outlines in The Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Continue reading
Commute and work stress predict sick leave more than fibromyalgia disease factors
Women with fibromyalgia take sick leave due to workplace factors rather than fibromyalgia characteristics, according to a study in BMC Rheumatology. Continue reading
Rheumatoid arthritis curtailed my career working with children but enabled me to support and make positive change to the lives of others, says Donna Saunders
Funny how life takes a different route to how you’d planned. Growing up, my dream was to work with children but my career as a nursery school nurse was short-lived due to rheumatoid arthritis.
Being diagnosed with a long-term painful condition at the age of 21 years old was devastating. The RA became aggressive and I became more dependent upon my husband. Our greatest achievement is surviving the challenge of pregnancy, childbirth and raising children, whilst living with RA. Continue reading
Avoid heavily processed food to maintain healthy heart in rheumatoid arthritis
Eating ultra-processed food is associated with higher risk of heart disease in rheumatoid arthritis researchers report in Clinical Rheumatology. Continue reading
