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Susan Stark

posted 11/13/2009, comments (3)

A hard decision to make

For the last 4-5 years I have not been feeling well. Going to the doctor has become almost a given in my life. Pain pills, aching all over, headaches, calling in sick, depression and the general "why me" is a constant. I was diagnosed with RA, Sjogren's syndrome and Lupus about 6 months ago. Finally, a diagnosis that convinced me the... Read more Chevron

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Diagnosed in September 2009

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posted 10/23/2009, comment (1)

Methotrexate "ClingOns"

Hi Everyone - I've just switched to having Methotrexate on Friday nite (20mg) and I have a few questions about the side-effects.. Is it REALLY possible to be feeling Fog Brain right up until Wednesday the next week? I manage about 20 staff, and they will come and talk to me and its like I'm peering at them through a mental cloud! I haven't... Read more Chevron

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I have had RA since i was 4. Have flare ups every 7 years or so.

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posted 10/15/2009, comments (4)

Feeling a LOT better

Hi All, I get the impression that most people flock to these RA sites when their condition is deteriorating and they feel depressed. I know that is the case for me. However, I am here today to give you an update on my RA that made it very hard to walk; I had swelling from my ankles through my knees and stiffness and fatigue. Four months... Read more Chevron

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Flika

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (4)

Just begining

I was dianosed with RA in January of this year when I went to the Rhumatologist everyone had been telling me that I was just stressed out and needed a vacation or to slow down untill one morning I woke with so much pain in my leg that I could hardly walk and could only do a small task without having to sit and rest. Im only just begining to... Read more Chevron

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Booboo711

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Male Aircraft Mechanic and Reliability Analyst Living with RA

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posted 09/18/2009, comments (4)

From Top Level Athlete to RA Depression and the beginning of the comeback trail

When I was 17 years old I joined the United States Army and found myself in basic training. I enjoyed the challenge and yes it was stressful. I thrived on being an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Armor crew member. I also enjoyed the physical part as well as the mental part of being on the tip of the spear. After basic I was assigned to Bravo Company... Read more Chevron

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