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*Hair loss is a common side effect of DMARDs, or disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.
I am in my mid-30's. I am often told that I am too young to be Rhuematoid Arthritis Guy. Word to the wise, superheroes come in all ages.
Some days are great. I leap over tall buildings in a single bound.
Other days are not so great. I struggle just to get out of bed.
These are my adventures.
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Information, questions and answers related to: Aromatherapy.
Two essential oils I use for my rheumatoid arthritis are Ginger and Rosemary (both from Aura Cacia). I have a bottle of Juniper Berry coming my way.
I'd love to hear what essential oils anyone else might be using for their rheumatoid arthritis.
Last summer I worked with a gal that created an essential oil for me based on my energy. It was made up mostly of Frankincense (blood flow and stress) and Joy (well, to bring more joy into my life).
This past week I went through yet another flare. I am always looking for new ways to help me maintain my balance during these rough times, and what helped me quite a bit during these past few days was aromatherapy sessions at home.
I wrote a blog post on this topic, which can be read at http://www.rheumatoidarthritisguy.com/2009/09/aromatherapy-ra/.