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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

The benefits of exercise

I was diagnosed with RA about a year ago. I was an avid runner and triathlete through my 20s and early 30s. Now at 40 I've been away from any serious training for a few years and I've added a few extra pounds. The first six months with my RA diagnosis hit me pretty hard physically and emotionally, even though I was... Read more Chevron

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SherOnTheLake

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posted 07/30/2008, comments (12)

Small Steps~ forward...

I'm bravely going forth where I've never gone before~! I guess we all had to begin sometime to learn about this site and of course, to learn about RA. At this point, I know little about either. Soooo, off I go here, into the unknown! Jake and I were owner/operators of our own trucking business until recent retirement this past... Read more Chevron

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Sue

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posted 07/25/2008, comments (4)

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, comment (1)

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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48 years old, recently diagnosed, curious, doubting

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posted 06/27/2008, comments (12)

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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