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posted 10/30/2007, comment (1)
Learning RA through a Friend
A very good friend of mine was diagnosed with RA about 1 1/2 years ago. It has been an eye opening experience for me. It has been very difficult to see someone you care about suffer this disease. There are days you don't know what to say that will make them feel better. Words can not heal a broken body but they can heal a... Read more
posted 10/23/2007, comment (1)
RA-living
This morning is another challenge for me. Not feeling very well. the pain is almost unbearable in my wrist and hands; my right shoulder hurts today. I feel my life is a challenge every day with this disease. Some days I feel WONDERFUL some days I feel like not wanting to do anything. I have 3 kids and a husband, who some times is... Read more
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posted 10/15/2007, comment (1)
Anything New in Europe? (Part II)
Earlier this summer, Dr. Borigini reported about the meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism that took place in Barcelona, Spain June 13-16, 2007. In this post, he follows up with additional information about the research reported during the conference. The EULAR conference also provided some updates on the other biologic drugs:... Read more
posted 10/12/2007, comments (0)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hi to everyone who suffers with RA. Its a terrible illness and I have had it for 20 years. I've been through all types of treatment- Methotrextate, Cyclesporn, Steroids, ECT. I've had blood transfusions and I'm currently on an injection which helps but leaves my immune system low. However all is not doom and gloom, you just got to get... Read more
