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amy's compassion

amy's compassion

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trying to master ra so I can enjoy those I value
posted 04/12/2009, comments (3)

RA + meds = fatigue, lack of exercise and saggy summer body *_*

I am so anticipating warmer weather, as many of you. But I took a good look at myself today. Sadness hit when I saw the rampage that I've created trying to feel good with meds but forgetting the importance of keeping physically active. How are you coping with the impending nice weather if your body has become unattractive since last summer? What... Read moreChevron
AlwaysSearching

AlwaysSearching

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married, 45,
posted 04/11/2009, comments (3)

wishing I didn't have RA is not an option

I was diagnosed with RA in July of 2008 and I am trying to learn how to quit wishing I didn't have it because I do. I am always searching for my own answer and I hope that sometime in the near future I can find it. I have tried many drugs for help with this disease and right now I take methotrexate injections 30mg every week. I do have some side... Read moreChevron
amy's compassion

amy's compassion

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trying to master ra so I can enjoy those I value
posted 03/20/2009, comments (5)

My numbness is leading to madness!

Have any of you experienced severe numbness and tingling in your fingers following Methotrexate? Maybe I'm just a bit of a nut but it's driving me absolutely crazy. I'm wondering just how common this side effect is. Or is it just another symptom of RA?   It's about five good days, five bad days, five good days....wrap it all up in the... Read moreChevron
karbon
posted 03/10/2009, comments (15)

Enbrel vs. Humira - any ideas?

I was diagnosed with RA in April 2008, after crawling on my teeth the last few weeks of calving season. I had "internet diagnosed" myself, but finally got to the doctor for verification and medication.  I was told that I had RA, was prescribed MTX and given a rheumatologist's appointment two months away.   Well, I got on the phone and... Read moreChevron
robin
posted 02/28/2009, comments (5)

Calling All Doctors!

Please take down the depressing posters of deformed, damaged, and mangled bones and joints in your offices. Please hang posters of oceans and gardens. Please encourage us to seek answers to this disease from many places. Please tell us the truth. Please tell us what the drugs will do to our bodies. Please stop being so money-hungry. Please care... Read moreChevron
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