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Josephine

posted 05/20/2008, comments (22)

First Year with RA and Unsure of the Future

Hi All, I am 52 years old and have seronegative RA. A year ago I began experiencing fatigue and morning stiffness in my hips and legs. I went to my PCP and found out that I was anemic and my sed rate was 60. My doctor diagnosed me with polymyalgia rheumatica and put me on 40 mg of prednisone... Read more Chevron

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becki

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posted 04/25/2008, comments (4)

Becki's RA Journey... my story p1

I was initially diagnosed with RA last month (3/27) after seeing the head of the Rheumatology department at Cleveland Clinic Fl. Prior to seeing him I saw doctor after doctor trying to figure out what was wrong with me. I have had bad wrist pain on my right hand for months but around early to mid Feb it got so bad I couldn't even move... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/07/2008, comments (0)

Not exercising at all? How about PACE?

The People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) Program, developed by the Arthritis Foundation, is a land-based program that helps people with rheumatoid arthritis incorporate exercise into their lives. Participants meet for 1 hour, twice a week for 8 weeks. The program is offered at fitness centers, churches, senior-centers and other community... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/29/2007, comment (1)

How do I explain fatigue to my boyfriend...he's not getting it!

I am a 29 year old who has been living with RA for 7 years. I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years and have been flare-up free...until now. He doesn't get why I'm so tired all the time and have no energy even after getting a full night's rest. I am currently in a very bad flare up and frustrated that the man I love... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/23/2007, comments (5)

It’s flu season again, have you had the vaccine?

October is the beginning of flu season and medical offices, hospitals and clinics, schools and employers around the country are now offering the flu vaccine, either through the "flu shot" or a nasal-spray called LAIV (FluMist®). You might be wondering why I am writing about the flu vaccine on an RA webpage. It's because people... Read more Chevron

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