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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A doctor, Dr. Salvador Plasencia, pleaded guilty to distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry prior to his overdose death in October 2023, marking the fourth conviction related to the case. Plasencia plans to surrender his medical license and faces a maximum of 10 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for December 3, 2025. Want More Context? 🔎
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