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Laura on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, February 02 2010
Hello,
My Rheumy is switching me from Enbrel to Humira. I take my first does tonight. I'm not really worried about it, but like a lot of you on this site, I'm worried about weight gain. I didn't gain any weight with Enbrel, but I've read that some gained weight on Humira. I am only 5'2 and can't afford to gain any... Read more
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Laura on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, April 26 2009
Yesterday, 4/25/09, I participated in the 2009 National Arthritis Walk in Fenton, Michigan. I brought my own team, named "Team RA". It was a great expereince and it felt wonderful that I was proactive in taking steps to do my part in raising awareness to fight for a cure for RA. There were only 10 of us in my team this... Read more
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Laura on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tuesday, April 21 2009
Does anyone know if it's ok to take Diet Pills while on Mtx or any of the other RA drugs?
I find that I am hungry a lot, so I want something to curb my appetite and maybe increase my metabolism.
Thanks for all your input!
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Laura on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Wednesday, April 01 2009
Hello,
I finally had my appt with the new Rheumy and what a difference between this one and the last one. She really listened to me and thoroughly examined me with more blood work, xrays etc. Without having to send me off to a bunch of other doctors, she said immediately that I have Inflamatory Arthritis. She said she... Read more
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Laura on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday, March 13 2009
Thoughts About My RA
My hands hurt and my fingers ache,
For the life of me I just can't shake,
This feeling of fear clinging to me
Like dirty ole' bark on a tree.
It's fear of the unknown
And what's worse...
Fear of the known
My anxiety sometimes turns to panic,
I think and think until I become frantic
Sometimes I... Read more
