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hevgem

posted 07/05/2007, comments (0)

Alcohol is sposta reduce the chance of RA??

The latest studies say that alcohol consumption can reduce the chance of getting rhuematiod arthritis. Yea right says who?? I admit i like a drink or 2 or 3 or more and have done for all of my adult life (in 40). Often found at pub with bundy (me best buddy) have atleast 3 or 4 everyday (more on weekends and lets not forget them many nights on the... Read more Chevron

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Infliximab (Remicade) Linked to Atherosclerosis

Over the past few years, studies have shown that people with rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease because of inflammation throughout the body. This can be compounded by lack of physical activity, since exercise and physical activity from household chores helps keep weight in check... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/11/2007, comments (0)

Yawn, but to no avail...

Yet another sleepless night is passing me by, and there's not too much I can do about it. If I were to take an additional sleeping pill, then I would not be able to make it to my morning class. This is an important class that only has 5 more sessions. So, I find myself awake, but hoping to get a bit more rest before... Read more Chevron

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Tmichel

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posted 05/22/2007, comments (6)

I need to vent, I hurt!!!

Hello, I just wanted to vent alittle today, I hurt!!!! My whole body is in pain today. I haven't had this bad of a FLARE for a month. I can't walk on my feet only on my heels. I feel like I'm walking on marbles on the pads of my feet. I have stabbing pain in my left foot that make me have an out burst or two. I'm having... Read more Chevron

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Betty

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posted 05/04/2007, comment (1)

Find a rheumatologist who cares to help more

Hi Everyone: I have had RA since October of 1990 and am now in constant pain somewhere (small of back, general feeling of illness and exhaustion) and wish I had an MD who seemed to inspire me to keep going on, things might get better, etc. There are only 2 rheumatolgists in my immediate and the other one is ready to retire. I do have the... Read more Chevron

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