Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "Coping With Chronic Pain"

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posted 10/07/2009, comments (57)

Fired By My Rheumie!

I have been "let go" by my Rheumatologist. This is very new to me. I've never been "fired" by a doctor before! It's also frustrating as all get out! I was diagnosed with RA on 4/24/09. My Rheumie put me on Methotrexate 2.5mg 6 pills per week. I started feeling better. But I still had pain. Rheumie then upped my Methotrexate from 6 pills per... Read more Chevron

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Alexandra1214

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posted 09/03/2009, comments (2)

I Finally Got The Point .....My Summer Vacation ....

One if my RA Doctor's biggest complaints with me is "that I don't take my RA seriously" ... but this past Spring while at a dog show with my husband and his Collies, Colby & Ryan, while Ryan was being touched up for the show... Colby wanted Daddy's attention ... or mine ... so he pawed at myleg ... no big deal I thought ... until our handler,... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/21/2009, comment (1)

Useful pain management device

It finally ocurred to me that all the "Koolit" refrigerant packs that come with my Enbrel have a daily use. I keep some in the refrigerator and some in the freezer both at home at at work and use them to cool my fevered joints and head. They are much more comfortable and less messy than bags of frozen peas.

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posted 08/19/2009, comments (3)

not yet diagnosed, but worried

I have not been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis yet, but I am worried that I might have it. I have a lot of the symptoms, and I've got a sister who has scleroderma, so autoimmune disease is not exactly foreign to my family! I'm 35 years old and my hands have been aching terribly for a couple of months now. My feet have also... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/11/2009, comments (9)

A Beginners Guide to RA: Pain Management

Rheumatoid arthritis is a pain in the... well, it can pretty much be a pain anywhere and everywhere. Whether you're dealing with the intense pain of a flare or the cranky muttering in the background when your RA is mostly controlled, you'll probably need to find a way to manage pain. Unlike the "minor arthritis pain" of commercials that magically... Read more Chevron

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