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pldlpn

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posted 10/24/2009, comments (3)

Diagnosed Aug 09

I thought everyone who was over the age of 50 was in the kind of pain I was. Then I was diagnosed with RA. I have to admit I was relieved...but at the same time upset. I am a nurse. I understand what having RA means. I was hoping it was something I could easily fix. ... Read more Chevron

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Chris

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posted 10/24/2009, comments (5)

Methotextrate and burning muscle pain, stiffness

I am newly diagnosed with RA. I have been prescribed Methotextrate, 4 tabs once a week. I have only taken 2 dosages so far, no relief yet. My question is how soon before I start to feel some relief? Also, does RA cause burning muscle pain. I have constant muscle stiffness all over my body, and sometimes the muscle... Read more Chevron

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Tom Ensley

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posted 10/23/2009, comments (5)

pain came back worse

i started the enbrel shot a little over a month ago, i am still on the meth. just a few days after my first shot i felt better, and after the second shot i felt even better yet! man was i happy! so i stoped the steroids and for the past two weeks i have felt great... on the road to recovery right! well just yesterday i flared up and i hurt... Read more Chevron

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Kim M

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posted 10/23/2009, comments (4)

Juice Fasting Helps RA

I am on day 8 of a juice fast and it has helped me tremendously. Prior to fasting I had many mornings of waking up in excruciating pain, tears, and much difficulty moving. My hands, knees, feet were terrible. My left shoulder and left elbow hurt so bad, my husband had to help me put my bathrobe... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/23/2009, comment (1)

Methotrexate "ClingOns"

Hi Everyone - I've just switched to having Methotrexate on Friday nite (20mg) and I have a few questions about the side-effects.. Is it REALLY possible to be feeling Fog Brain right up until Wednesday the next week? I manage about 20 staff, and they will come and talk to me and its like I'm peering at them through a mental cloud! I haven't... Read more Chevron

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