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Ching Chan

posted 09/05/2009, comments (6)

To lose the joy of eating...

I am currently taking methotrexate. At first, I would experience an ulcer here or there. Usually I'll get an ulcer in my mouth. Lately, its been increasing in severity. Currently I have 5 ulcers on my tongue and one on my lip. It hurts, to say the least. My tongue looks so dreadful, like its decaying. My doctor says its a common side... Read more Chevron

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Ching Chan

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posted 08/30/2009, comments (7)

Frustrated with American Doctors.

Since my last post I have decided to find a rheumatologist here in the US. The only problem is, there is only two in my area. One is no longer accepting anymore new patients. The other won't see anyone without referrals regardless if I have insurance or not. The general doctors that I go to won't give referrals unless I have medical insurance,... Read more Chevron

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Jeanne

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posted 08/10/2009, comments (7)

Just putting it out there

Since being diagnosed with RA back in December I've felt a million different emotions and I've shook most of them off so far, thank goodness. But some of them seem to still linger. I'm not sure if I'll shake these off. Something I never really hear women or men with RA talk about-I feel so inadequate as a young woman. ... Read more Chevron

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Angel

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posted 08/05/2009, comments (3)

Lyrica..whats the deal?

I have found in reading posts and paying attention at my Rheumy's office that it seems Lyrica is being prescribed to almost everyone. He has a real nice Lyrica clock hanging in his office along with notepads and of course pens. I will admit it helps some with my nerve pain associated with inflammation due to RA but, do they really know... Read more Chevron

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TEE

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posted 07/27/2009, comments (2)

"What's goin on with me?"

Hi everyone. I thought I'll write, because I have couple things on my mind. I got my blood work back and the doctor said my Sed rate was 22. I dont understand because both of my knees are swollen and painful. I also was diagnose with OA. Could this be coming from the OA? I am changing my Rheumy because she swears the Enbrel and... Read more Chevron

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