Nicky Richardson ignored persistent symptoms for almost a decade, attributing joint pain, body aches, hot flushes, and sleeplessness to normal aging until a recent autoimmune disease diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis shed light on her condition. Despite being dismissed by doctors due to her age, Richardson is now using her TikTok platform to raise awareness about RA and the commonly overlooked symptoms, urging others to seek medical advice for persistent issues. With a survey showing a pattern of misdiagnosed symptoms in women, Richardson’s experience highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs of RA, such as joint inflammation, morning stiffness, fatigue, and weakness, and seeking early intervention to manage the disease.
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After fatal crash, 7-year-old stayed by his mother’s side, CHP says
A 7-year-old boy survived a fatal crash that killed his mother in Fresno County after spending 12 hours by her side before being found walking alone on a mountain road. The California Highway Patrol responded to a call about an overdue party, leading to the discovery of the boy near the crash site, where the Subaru had overturned down an embankment. The boy, who suffered injuries, was taken to Valley Children’s Hospital and reunited with...
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