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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday, March 09 2012
Hello,
My brain is arguing with itself. I'm taking Methotrexate (injectable) and Enbrel. Things were going along swimmingly. I was feeling better, not nearly as stiff, I was feeling really positive about everything. And then....
And then, The Flare. I'm working through it, but it's discouraging to say the least. I have no idea... Read more
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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday, September 09 2011
Hi,
I've been away for a while. Not because I wanted to be.... but because of hurricane Irene. She knocked out the power for 9 really long days, and the phone and Internet for several more on top of that.
As has been mentioned here on several occasions, weather changes and hot weather can make RA a bit more miserable. I can attest to that.... Read more
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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday, August 26 2011
Hi,
I was wondering how you strike a balance.
I exercise daily. And although it annoys me to do it, I've modified my exercise routine to placate the RA. But always in the back of my mind is the worry that I'm doing more damage to my joints. But if I don't exercise, then my bones and heart will suffer.
Plus the... Read more
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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, August 17 2011
Hi,
I was really hoping that my doctor was an expert in rheumatology. I mean, she IS a rheumatologist after all. She's been through medical school. She's trained in her specialty. So looking at it from that point of view, it wasn't really wrong to hope that she had a clue.
That was the hope. This is the reality.....
If... Read more
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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, June 26 2011
Hello Fellow RAers!
It was wonderful! I woke up Thursday morning and felt pretty normal.... "old normal" that is! Barely stiff, barely any pain. Wow! What a weird sensation!
As the day wore on, things were still good. Hmmmmm. Then came the dreaded night stiffness and pain?? No indeed!! A very pleasent night! Slept like a baby,... Read more
