Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "Fibromyalgia"

Jmapril27

Mom to a pre-teen with Juvenile Arthritis

posted 08/14/2008, comments (0)

Juvenile Arthritis and Fibromyalgia

My 11 year old daughter has lived with Juvenile Arthritis (pauciarticular) for 10 years. She is having some sort of a flare, but in a different joint from the original location and now the doc is telling me that it could be turning into more of a Fibro issue rather than JA. Has anyone experienced this with either themselves or their... Read more Chevron

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Danesrule

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posted 04/10/2008, comments (7)

Looking Old

I have been living with RA for over 10 years. For the past five years I have been looking like a 70 year-old woman every time I try to stand or sit. My knees are so weak, they don't support any of my weight when they are bent. I have to hold on to something when I sit on the toilet, in a chair, on the edge of my bed...and the same is true when... Read more Chevron

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Connie Diller

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posted 11/24/2007, comment (1)

Prednisone: It's a start!

Hello All,This is offically my second sharepost. I had first written about advice on whether or not to start prednisone. The stress I was having is that I take a blood thinner for a rare blood disease, coumadin keeps me from throwing blood clots to my lungs or heart or brain, that could be a problem if that happened, wouldn't have to worry... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 11/13/2006, comments (0)

Studies Help the Rheumatologist Help the Patient

Rheumatoid arthritis affects about one percent of the population, but it does affect women to a much greater extent than it affects men: the female to male ratio is approximately three to one. Age plays a role also: for women, the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis increases from puberty, peaking at menopause. Among men, rheumatoid arthritis is... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 10/12/2006, comments (0)

Ask the Expert: Diagnostic Tests for Muscle Swelling, Rash and El

Question: Hello, I am a 47-year old female who has not yet been diagnosed with any condition, although I do have an upcoming appointment with a rheumatologist. I have severe swelling in most of the muscles in my body, especially on the left side. I can feel huge knots and swelling, and sometimes I have a terrible rash that accompanies the pain... Read more Chevron

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