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Dental issues ie cleaning your teeth, cleaning your mouth/ faceial hair ie beard and tash ? My teeth have nearly gone.. due to my meds I think... but feel there is more too it - MENTAL HEALTH ( if people are ok i will touch more on mental health ) There is also the thing of food allergies so for me things that help my ra like FISH OIL are a no no... along with EGG cant tolerate either of this as can effect what meds i have..

February 3, 2024
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A myRAteam Member

Definitely mental health. Near constant pain is hugely stressful. Dental, I haven’t lost any teeth recently, but I noticed my teeth are getting darker? (More yellow?) I have never smoked! Anyway, I hear ya!

February 3, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Hi MEllis,

Agreed, medications can make a drastic change in your teeth. Diabetes and diabetes medications come to mind. Mental health is an issue when dealing with many chronic health conditions. Managing the many conditions can cause depression.

February 4, 2024
myRAteam

It's quite common to have multiple health conditions alongside arthritis. Managing several chronic conditions can indeed be challenging, as it often involves coordinating care between different healthcare providers and managing multiple medications, which can sometimes interact with each other. It's important to prioritize Show Full Answer

It's quite common to have multiple health conditions alongside arthritis. Managing several chronic conditions can indeed be challenging, as it often involves coordinating care between different healthcare providers and managing multiple medications, which can sometimes interact with each other. It's important to prioritize your own care and communicate your goals with your physicians to tailor your treatment accordingly. If you're finding it difficult to keep everything in check, it might be helpful to seek advice from your healthcare team on how to manage your conditions effectively.

February 3, 2024

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