Hi everyone.
Just a small enquiry from someone who has no imagination whatsoever. I've noticed a lot of people who are writing in recently that when describing their illness they use the initials RD.what does it stand for, I've wracked my brains and can't figure out what the d stands for, assuming that the r stands for rheumatoid. Or have I got that wrong? Hope everyone managing well.
Many thanks suki63.
I refer to it as rheumatoid disease because this disease is far more complex than just our joints.
yup - can affect the whole system eg organs, which is why they often do annual echo cardiograms etc as well as the regular blood tests which check red n white cells and liver function as well as inflammation levels etc. nowadays they know more - and check more, for which we shd be grateful. nowt to panic about tho'. 
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My rheumy calls it a disease as he says its a disease that has arthritis as part of it, but it's systemic which means it can affect other areas of the body not just joints. That's my understanding, but others on here know a lot more than me.
RD is Rheumatoid Disease.
RA is Rheumatoid Arthritis
We have a Disease which is known as Inflammatory Arthritis.
Many people like to refer to this condition as RD for many reasons. The 'Arthritis' part of the more common name can perhaps undermine our condition and can be misinterpreted for Osteoarthritis.
Hope this helps.
D for Disease as in Rheumatoid Disease. Many people prefer using this to Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) because it helps to prevent other folks interpreting the illness as as standard non-inflammatory arthritis (eg an ache in the bones when the weather is cold).
If you search on here you will find better explanations than mine.
It is an autoimmune disease and some people use Arthritis (RA) and some will use Disease (RD). There can be misunderstandings and confusions with the word arthritis as people tend to think it's the same as Osteo Arthritis and the times I have heard in the 18 years since I was diagnosed, ooh my auntie had a touch of that in her fingers, hip or big toe and it sort of without meaning to demeans the sheer difference between Osteo and Rheumatoid as it gets lumped together as one and the same condition when it isn't. I prefer now to use RD but I guess it's up to the individual as to what they feel best suits or describes their Rheumatoid. A confusing illness for us at the best of times! Warm Wishes
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