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Lorraine

posted 07/17/2008, comments (3)

Lorraine

Good afternoon everyone! This has been a good day. Some days are horrible and I can't find any way to tell when I'll be really hurting all over. No rhythm to this disease. I am finding that avoiding red meat is helping. I've been on methotrexate and folic acid since last September -- now doing injectable meth. ... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (0)

Orthopedic Surgery: The Forgotten Specialty In Rheumatoid Arthritis

With all the advances and forthcoming advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis which have been landing at the feet of patients and rheumatologists over the past decade, we tend to forget that joint destruction still occurs despite the use of these expensive biologic agents. And so, the biopharmaceutical firms continue to pour billions of... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/16/2008, comment (1)

"flareups" sorry it is a repost since my last email was invalid

I have been on Enbrel, hydrochloroquine and folic acid for several months and it seemed like it was working for me for the most part. I always had some pain/discomfort, joint popping sounds and range of motion problems in my elbows but for the most part the pain and limited mobility went away after a few months of treatment. A few days ago my feet... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (2)

"Flare Ups" with RA

I have been on Enbrel, hydrochloroquine and folic acid for several months and it seemed like it was working for me for the most part. I always had some pain/discomfort, joint popping sounds and range of motion problems in my elbows but for the most part the pain and limited mobility went away after a few months of treatment. A few days ago my... Read more Chevron

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lisad

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (2)

methotrexate

I am on my 6th week of methotrexate and the doctor had said that the side effects should only last a few weeks to a month. I am still sickly.....very tired and achy like I miss at least 2 days a week of work and upset stomach. Does this feeling ever go away????

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