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Hollybgroovin

posted 07/09/2008, comments (10)

Hope and Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis

When my pain isn't real intense I do well with the fact that I have an incurable disease. I can run errands, keep lunch dates with friends, and even do some chores. But when the pain is constantly intense I worry that I may not be able to have control over my life. It's like the pain just swoops in and takes over. I feel so... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 06/26/2008, comment (1)

Green Tea for Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief? Maybe.

It appears that whenever the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under fire, patients become a little scared and begin asking me about "natural" therapies for rheumatoid arthritis. Well, the FDA is on the hot seat again. You know: the tomato problem. And I am being asked about something safe and effective -... Read more Chevron

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Sue

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posted 06/02/2008, comments (11)

getting my life back

I am 43 years old and I have RA. I am new to all of this. When I started with all this pain my sister and cousin thought it was Lupus since they have Lupus, and I have the Lupus mask on my face.I tested negaitive for Lupus, but the doctor feels it is the Lupus mask. Then to my surprise i have a high RA factor.I had a full body bone scan done... Read more Chevron

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Hollybgroovin

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posted 05/26/2008, comment (1)

Living in Control of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis is part of my life. It is why I am who I am. It is why I live how I live. It is the reason for my strength as well as the reason for my struggle. I used to think that you got to pick what you wanted in life. I now know that sometimes life picks what it wants for you. What do I want out... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/21/2008, comments (2)

How Rheumatoid Arthritis helped me see something magical!

Before I became sick and knew the pain rheumatoid arthritis would bring, I was busy. I always had to be on the go. I would start project after project. I had no patience. I had no down time. And I certainly had no time to enjoy the little things in life. Rhematoid Arthritis slowed me down Things have... Read more Chevron

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