Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from medstudies2016 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/93888 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/93888/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/93888 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/93888/87762/fmla Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:33:29 -0400 medstudies2016 In April of this year, a tendon tore in my right hand and I ended up having surgery. I was out for a week and a half, had physical therapy for about 2 months, not to mention the post-op appointments with my hand surgeon. When I did go back to work, I was in a cast for 3 weeks, then I had brace that resembled a "Terminator arm" for the next month, month and a half. When I had the cast on, I was restricted to lifting no more than 1 lb. and I think... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/93888/87762/fmla http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/93888/25029/meds Sat, 12 Apr 2008 21:16:00 -0400 medstudies2016 Hi All: I was wondering if anyone could suggest drugs that they know of or may be taking to slow the degeneration in their joints. I found out yesterday that I have osteopenia in my fingers and that the tissues in my fingers, knuckles and wrists are degenerating. I'm on 6-2.5 mg of methotrexate a week, but after seeing those xrays, I get the impression it's not really working. Any input is greatly appreciated! Steph http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/93888/25029/meds http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/93888/24603/vie Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:00:00 -0400 medstudies2016 I've been told that Mona Vie helps many people who suffer from RA and other autoimmune disorders. Has anyone tried it, if so, did it work or did you feel a difference in your overall well being? Any insight would be great! Thanks!  Steph http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/93888/24603/vie http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/93888/24523/ra Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:09:00 -0400 medstudies2016 I am 27 and have RA, I am interested in going to med school in to be come a doctor, but I am scared to do so b/c of my RA. My only problems are swollen knuckles and wrists, otherwise, I feel great. Is there anyone here who works in medicine or knows someone in medicine w/ RA? If so, how do you work/function? Should I pursue this career? Any advice would be great! Thanks!PS: I'm new to myracentral.com, my name is Stephanie and I've had RA... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/93888/24523/ra