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Angel

posted 08/06/2009, comments (12)

Injections...?

My rheumy has suggested I consider starting injections ? which I am apt to start. Its getting to the point I know I have to do something about my aching joints. I would like feedback from anyone taking injections and their experience on them. My Rheumy has not recommended a particular one yet which Im sure we will talk about more. Im curious to... Read more Chevron

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Angel

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posted 08/05/2009, comments (3)

Lyrica..whats the deal?

I have found in reading posts and paying attention at my Rheumy's office that it seems Lyrica is being prescribed to almost everyone. He has a real nice Lyrica clock hanging in his office along with notepads and of course pens. I will admit it helps some with my nerve pain associated with inflammation due to RA but, do they really know... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/31/2009, comments (4)

very informative site about RA & disease mechanism

This is the best, short explanations of the effects of RA on the body, and the disease mechanism that I have run across. It appears to be meant for doctors (maybe to show their patients?) but it is an excellent presentation for anyone who wants to know more about the nuts & bolts of why these things are happening to our bodies (and minds... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/19/2009, comments (8)

Strange Symptoms, What is appropriate treatment?

Hi, I am a 25 year old male who is being seen by a rheumatologist. I am probably in the lowest risk demographic for RA (post adolescent man) and have some symptoms that approximate RA, but many that are missing. I have lots of different opinions from many doctors, but I think I might find some fresh viewpoints from here. This is... Read more Chevron

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MartinUKSanderson

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Some alternative diagnoses could be helpful

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posted 06/03/2009, comments (14)

I see so many posts related to milk and calcium related dietary products.

If by sharing this experience with you, if I can help just those few who's reasons for there suffering are the same as mine, I hope other sufferers will forgive my pleasure. I am new to your website tonight after searching the results of a test I carried out on one side affect I suffered. After associating itchy calcium spots on my fingers... Read more Chevron

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