Rheumatoid Arthritis and Winter Weather
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By Keynote ContributorDr. NowellDirector, Patient-Centered Research for CreakyJointsBy W. Benjamin Nowell, PhD
As cold weather threatens most of the country, millions living with a chronic, autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may reach out to their healthcare provider about increased aches and pain or symptom flares.
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The good news is that if patients and providers work together to develop a winter weather arthritis management plan, there’s a way to make these cold months much more comfortable.
Healthcare providers can proactively discuss helpful topics with their patients: safety precautions, essential winter gear, and physical activity in and out of inclement weather.
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