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peerpan56

posted 11/10/2007, comments (0)

It is all about attitude

I was first diagnosed with arthritis 19 years ago. While I do not have RA, many in my family do. I am also a two time survivor of cancer. Going through Chemotherapy I have developed some type of auto-immune disorder that is similar to RA. They have yet to come up with a specific diagnosis. I had to retire at age 43 do to the many... Read more Chevron

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marjorie bosworth

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posted 11/09/2007, comments (4)

Beginning of my new life

My story started when i was 28 years old soon after i had the hysterectomy I started with symptoms of Arthritis but over the years i learned to live it with eating a healthy diet plenty of exercise any new natural arthritis cure i would take. Wouldn't go on any drugs couldn't take aspirin allergic to it so the years passed by but in these... 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 11/08/2007, comments (0)

Mortality Gap Between RA Patients and the General Population is Widening

In the past five decades, the country overall has seen an upward trend in people living longer. But it seems that for all the advances in Rheumatoid Arthritis drugs and treatments, there have been no improvements in lifespan for people with RA. New research published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism has found that despite much... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 11/06/2007, comment (1)

Rheumatoid Factor: What is it? What does it mean?

Rheumatoid factors are antibodies that attach to other antibodies. This may be associated with inflammation. It is a test used to help in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. However, there are many other conditions associated with a positive rheumatoid factor. These conditions include Sjogren's syndrome, viral illnesses (including... Read more Chevron

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jenarlene

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posted 11/02/2007, comments (5)

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

I'm Jennifer and am only 21. I have had RA now for 7 years. It has gotten to the point that I can't walk anymore, it's very painful. I have had so many different types of medication. Nothing really has worked. I am just very sad about it.

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