what is relapsing polychondritis

Why My Rheumatologist Misunderstands Relapsing Polychondritis And Bicep Tendonitis? I do not know why or how my Rheumatologist misunderstands the relationship between my Relapsing Polychondritis and Bicep Tendonitis. For the past couple years I have told doctor after doctor that my upper arm, especially my right bicep feels like it is burning, tender and…

What Are The Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods To Eat Health Reference My life with Relapsing Polychondritis has made me aware of the importance of anti-inflammatory foods. What Is Relapsing Polychondritis? (Health Reference) Relapsing Polychondritis is a rare, chronic disorder of the cartilage. The “Relapsing” characterizes the recurrent of inflammation to the various cartilage with the body.…

All About Relapsing Polychondritis Health Reference As I try to combat the Relapsing Polychondritis that has leaped to other parts of my body, I am frustrated. My high doses of Prednisone were not enough to stop my last flare. I began taking a low dose of Dapsone a couple of months ago. I am not…

Relapsing Polychondritis Patient Questions 2016 Flu Shot It has been a couple of months since my hospitalization from a Relapsing Polychondritis flare. During my hospitalization, the doctors tried to combat my Relapsing Polychondritis with IV steroids and steroid injections into my neck inflammation. The continuation of my Relapsing Polychondritis medical…

A Relapsing Polychondritis Mother’s Day Story 2016 This morning my girls sang in the kitchen as they created delicious blueberry pancakes topped with whip cream. My Mother’s Day breakfast was perfect and matched the rest of my day. The reminder of my My Mother’s Day was a beautiful blend of family, movie, game, barbecue and…

What is Relapsing Polychondritis? To me, Relapsing PPolychondritis(RP) is another disease that I never realized existed until the disease struck me. It has been over a decade since I have been overwhelmed by numerous rare medical conditions including Relapsing Polychondritis, (RP) . Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) is an autoimmune rare disease and the cause is…

What Is Relapsing Polychondritis? Relapsing Polychondritis is an autoimmune rare disease and the cause is unknown. The following is a break down of the medical term, Relapsing Polychondritis : Chondritis refers to cartilage Poly means more than one episode Relapsing as a noun means to fall back or return Relapsing PolyChondritis is an inflammatory…