Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "Humira"

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posted 04/23/2008, comments (2)

Introduction

My name is Jennie and I have rheumatoid arthritis. I was diagnosed in 2003. When I was diagnosed I was a mother of a 3 year old little girl in the process of a divorce because my marriage could not withstand the diagnosis. RA had a direct impact on my failed marriage because never before had I needed emotional support the way... Read more Chevron

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Gizelle Sullivan

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Just living life to the best of my ability! with joy

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posted 04/23/2008, comment (1)

Cloudless Days

Today I looked up and saw such a beautiful blue sky. I mean this true and clear blue that with all the rain we have had here in Florida I all but forgot we had. I think I do that in my real life too.. I see nothing but dark rain clouds and forget that blue sky is just under the surface. I am feeling somewhat better today than i have been. I am... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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Rheumatologist

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posted 04/06/2008, comment (1)

What is the "Best" Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment?

I am often asked what treatment or combination of treatments should be used in rheumatoid arthritis. The honest answer is that there is, for now, no best treatment. The best treatment is the treatment that allows the rheumatoid arthritis patient to feel back to normal once again-or at least as close to back to normal as the treatment... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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In Remission from JRA, Active April 2006 to February 2009

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posted 03/07/2008, comments (0)

More drug ads may mean more prescriptions filled

I read a recent article by Julie Appleby in USA Today discussing whether the increase in drug advertising benefits patients or costs the country more money in health care spending. According to the article, drug companies spent about $4.8 billion on advertising in 2006, almost double what they spent in 2002. The article stated that ads for... Read more Chevron

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Amy

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posted 01/28/2008, comment (1)

It was a shock..

When I was first dx I was 21, and I had just returned home from my study abroad, and going through college was hard and horrible most of the time. Most people just didn't understand. Now I'm 24, and after going to many doctors and trying tons of different pills, I feel almost like my old self. I still my issues, but I've started... Read more Chevron

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