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Angela on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, October 02 2008
My rheumatologist wanted me to try taking Celebrex as needed for pain, or could take it twice a day if I needed to. We had a very rainy and cold spring, so I was having more stiffness than usual. I began taking the Celebrex and after a month of taking it I was in so much pain, that it seemed like I was a having a flare. My morning stiffness was... Read more
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Angela on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Thursday, October 02 2008
I am 29, soon to turn 30. I have had symptoms present for over 3 years and was finally diagnosed almost 1 year ago now. My physician first treated me with Prednisone to knock down the inflammation. Then she put me on Methotrexate and started tapering the prednisone, as the prednisone decreased my symptoms exacerbated. So, then she increased the... Read more