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Living with Arthritis

Learn how to perform injections, about medication safety, pregnancy and arthritis, therapies, and how to live the best life possible with arthritis.
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Rheumatologist, discusses Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Supplements & Vitamins?

Quiz: Do You Understand Supplements & Vitamins?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

Questions

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False

0

Vitamins don't require a prescription, but supplements do.

Explanation:

Vitamins and supplements don't require a prescription. They generally come in the form of a pill, powder or liquid.

1

A vitamin B1 deficiency may affect your mental health.

Explanation:

The brain uses vitamin B1 to help convert glucose into energy. A vitamin B1 deficiency can affect brain function, and has been associated with anxiety, depression, memory loss and insomnia.

2

You don't need to consult your physician or pharmacist before taking vitamins or supplements.

Explanation:

Some vitamins and supplements interact with prescription or over-the-counter medications. Others may not be safe to take if you have certain medical conditions. Consult your health care provider before starting a new vitamin or supplement.

3

Supplements and vitamins are never substitutes for a balanced diet.

Explanation:

It's essential to get as many vitamins and nutrients as possible from healthy food sources. However, some people need to take supplements to fill in a gap in their diet. For example, a vegan may need to take vitamin B12, as it's only found naturally in foods from animal sources.

4

Women over 50 and men over 70 need more calcium than younger people.

Explanation:

As we age, we lose more calcium than our body can absorb, which can weaken bones and lead to osteoporosis. Older adults often benefit from a calcium supplement to promote healthy bones.

Living with Arthritic Conditions
Exercise
- Exercise and Arthritis
- Exercising during a flare
Lifestyle
- Alcohol and Arthritis
- Diet and Arthritis
- Sex and Arthritis
- Sleep Hygiene
- Smoking and Arthritis
- Surgery and Arthritis
- Travel Checklist
- Work and Arthritis
Medication Safety
- Safety and Biologics
- Safety and NSAIDs
- Vaccinations for RA Patients
Pregnancy & Lacation
- Breastfeeding and Medications
- Lupus and Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and Medications
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
Taking Medication
- Adherence: Sticking to a Treatment Plan
- Learn How to Inject: Autoinjectors
- Learn How to Inject: Subcutaneous Injections
- Learn How to Inject: Subcutaneous Injections with a Pre-Filled Syringe
Therapy at Home
- Cold Therapy for Arthritis
- Heat Therapy for Arthritis
In treating rheumatoid arthritis with the biosimilars, you want to make sure you check with your rheumatologist, and perhaps your pharmacist, to make sure it’s the right medication for you.

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