Information and opinions on health from pmedrano at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/957356/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/957356/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/957356/index http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/957356/98468/life Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:05:01 -0500 pmedrano I just wanted to say, that RA has made me cherish and appreciate my life more than I ever did before I got it. No i dont like the pain that comes with RA, but I do spend more time enjoying the peacefulness of reading, elliptical machines, watching movies, the pool and naps. Love Love Love all those activities (because I need them), and since i have less energy, i am more content just hanging out with the family and working in an office. Maybe... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/957356/98468/life http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/957356/90852/lot Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:06:07 -0400 pmedrano Hi All,   I get the impression that most people flock to these RA sites when their condition is deteriorating and they feel depressed. I know that is the case for me. However, I am here today to give you an update on my RA that made it very hard to walk; I had swelling from my ankles through my knees and stiffness and fatigue. Four months ago exactly my doctor put me on HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE 200 MG TAB and MELOXICAM 7.5 MG TABLET to take... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/957356/90852/lot