Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from Emma M at MyRACentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.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/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801/82771/nhs Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:55:55 -0400 Emma M I've been watching from afar (am a Brit) the (increasingly firey) coverage regarding President Obama's plans to reform the US healthcare system.   Now, I have no desire to offer or exchange in any political views as this is most certainly not the place for it nor have I any interest in praising or otherwise the US system (which I know little about) - though I thought I'd share some experiences (good and bad) about the National Health... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801/82771/nhs http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801/82588/mum Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:55:31 -0400 Emma M Hi, all - really hope that most (if not all) of you are having a good day today.   Would really appreciate some thoughts.  Due to fertility issues for me and partner, we've had five lots of IVF since April 2008.  No joy.  View all round is that my RA is the reason it's not working as my body goes crazy - v high temp - when the embryos are implanted.  Since the last IVF, my arthritis has flared up and has now spread to... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801/82588/mum http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801/80157/aw Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:34:48 -0400 Emma M Well, I've had a turbulent year and a bit trying to get pregnant (with no success).  (This post is a bit of moan, if the title didn't give it away ... )  I've been on so many meds that my weight has ballooned so, although we gals can enjoy shopping, this is not a happy reason to be buying new clothes!  We've decided to give the fertility stuff a break for a few months to let my body recover ... only for my arthritis to flare up... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801/80157/aw http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801/78202/fer Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:11:58 -0400 Emma M Hi, everyone.  Hope you're having a good day today.  A site member suggested I share my recent experiences in trying to get pregnant.  Sorry if this is a long post!   A bit of background: I'm based in London, England.  I am 38 and was diagnosed with RA when I was 6.  Starting with my left knee, over the years (and particularly through my 'teens), my arthritis has spread to my right knee, both hips, left foot, both... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/512801/78202/fer