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Lene Andersen

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Writer, Advocate, Photographer

Your Time in the Spotlight: A Contest with Meaning (and Money!)

Do you have a New Year's resolution to improve your health or to help someone you care about improve their health? Do you plan to involve technology in accomplishing this goal? If the answer to those questions is yes, the government wants to give you 15 minutes of fame!   The Office of the National Coordinator For Health Information... Read moreChevron
suzzy

suzzy

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RA,DJD,DDD,fibro

ID ALERTS....................FOR FREE

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Leslie Rott

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Sociology graduate student living with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

Methotrexate Self-Injection Update

I talked a few months ago about moving from the oral form of Methotrexate (MTX) to a higher dose of the injectable form. As I reported before, I have a significant needle phobia which was making the situation both physically and emotionally difficult for me.   I was not able to do my first two shots. I was home for Thanksgiving, so my mom did... Read moreChevron
wonderwoman

wonderwoman

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Osteo, RA, Fibro, Sjongrens,Hip replacement

Sinus op

I have just spent 10, yes 10 years battling chronic sinus infections. With some difficulty and aided by a letter from my rheumy, a doctor agreed to operate even though he was not sure it would help as he defined my constant sinus as a Rheumatoid reaction.   This was the first time a specialist had linked the ra and the sinus problem, it... Read moreChevron
StacyR

StacyR

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I am an active, goofy mom of one who loves to run, work out, and be with friends and family. I have also made it my personal mission to kick RA's nasty little rear end :)

Riding one wicked rollercoaster

So about 15 years ago I was first introduced to RA. My mom (now 68) was diagnosed, and I remember clearly being irritated with her at times, not really buying the amount of pain she was in. I recall getting frustrated because she walked slow, and teasing her (in a loving way, truly) about switching to shoes with velcro because tying them was a... Read moreChevron

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