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fernando

posted 11/07/2009, comments (0)

feeling 100% better with homeopathic patches!

Hello, my name is Fernando and I have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for 3 years. I tried all types of RA medications and pain medications (oxicotin, embeda, etc) and nothing helped. The pain was intense at times and body became dependent on the pain medications. I heard about these homeopathic patches and decided to try them because I... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/05/2009, comments (3)

Natural supplements for RA

My mom is on the following supplements in addition to methotrexate and NSAIDs (Aleve). - Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Liquid (1 - 2 tsp per day) - Glucosamine with Chondroitin- 1.5 gm/day + 600mg (Enzymatic Therapy) - MSM - 2 gm/day (Enzymatic Therapy) - Lyprinol - 4 capsules per day (Enzymatic Therapy) Is there... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (6)

Giving & Receiving Care: The Challenges

I get by with a little help from my friends. - The Beatles What does it do to a relationship if you can't storm off in a huff after a fight with your significant other because you may need to help them go to the bathroom first? And what does it do to a relationship if you feel you can't get angry at your partner because you'll need to pee... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/03/2009, comments (2)

Update on Novel Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments

American College of Rheumatology (ACR) National Meeting, 2009: Update on Novel Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments A year ago I discussed the Janus Kinases (JAKs), a family of enzymes discovered in 1988. Some of these enzymes located in cells can play a role in the control of biochemicals which are involved with diseases,... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/29/2009, comments (18)

Anyone taking methotrexate and prednisone?

I went to see my rheum and she put me on methotrexate and prednisone and I was just wondering if anyone else is taking these kinds of meds or have taking them in the past and if there is anything I should know about them. I just started 2 days ago but I cant take the methotrexate yet because I am sick and she wants me to get better... Read more Chevron

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