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Sue

posted 07/24/2008, comments (3)

I went to my RA doctor today!

my blood work showed the inflammation in my blood is still high but came down a little. So it shows the Trexall is working. He said not enough though, and instead of upping the Trexall he is just going to put me on Remicade. He said he has had a lot of good results from it. So now off I go to get a TB test. He is going to see if my insurance will... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/23/2008, comments (0)

A Beginner’s Guide to Living with RA

"You have rheumatoid arthritis," your doctor says. Now what? Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can be a relief because finally, you know what's wrong. It's also scary and overwhelming - a new lifelong companion has been found, one you didn't invite and don't want. You are inundated with information, prescribed an alarming... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/26/2008, comments (9)

Medication levels - seems a little crazy!

Since being diagnosed with RA about 4 weeks ago I'm now on MTX (3 doses so far, latest was 17.5 mg and headed to 25 mg), 1 mg folic acid daily, (2) Aleve 2x per day daily, 5 mg prednisone daily and an injection of corticosteroid in each wrist. My rheumatologist gave me a pamphlet on Humira at my last appointment and I believe he will be putting me... Read more Chevron

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Also has DDD and Herniations T7, T8, T9

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posted 06/20/2008, comments (3)

What do I do?????

I was seeing a Pain specialist for pain issues i was having for over 2 years. After so many trips to the ER, they sent to to him. I got an MRI and found I have DDD and herniations( T7 - T9). I was complaining of hand/wrist/arm/knee/leg pain too. It just would not stop the throbbing, burning stabbing feeling. I was on Percocet at the time and... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/17/2008, comments (5)

please help I am scared!

Ok this has been going on with me,for a short time when I walk and I am scared it is more then RA. When you walk do you walk with a jerky motion? My whole body jerks at times. When I wake up and I open my eyes I feel this jerkyness in my body. Now at times it is worse then other times. Like tonight when my land lord came and he is really... Read more Chevron

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