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tearsofapansy

tearsofapansy

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posted 10/26/2009, comment (1)

Insecticides linked to PA

I found this very interesting.  When I was first diagnosed with RA 20 years ago I had been working in a nursery for 7 years. I had been exposed to strong insecticides and other chemicals on a daily basis.  This article sure has me wondering now about this now.  Thoughts to ponder....
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Lisa Emrich

Lisa Emrich

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Patient Advocate, Blogger, Musician
posted 10/26/2009, comments (4)

Is there a link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes?

When you were in high school what was your favorite subject?  Besides music, it was anything math-related for me.  I didn’t much care for words, which is ironic since now I spend time putting thoughts and information into understandable and relatable words.  I preferred trigonometry, calculus, physics, even chemistry and... Read moreChevron
pldlpn

pldlpn

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diagnosed in August 2009
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 moreChevron
Chris
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 moreChevron
Tom Ensley
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 moreChevron
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