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Ruth

posted 10/22/2009, comments (3)

dietary changes

I have a question for people who have stated that they have been helping their RA with dietary changes. I have seen a lot of info stating that cutting out wheat is helpful, does anyone know what is the protein in the wheat that is suspected? I ask that because it would make a difference as to what grains are substituted. I was recently... Read more Chevron

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pmedrano

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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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Ellen

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BA-Music, MM-Music Theory, married with 1 daughter, 25...

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posted 10/14/2009, comments (3)

Not the R-word but some good news....and a question/ about the emotional side of RA

Allow me to share some good news. Just got some blood test results, and for the first time, my neutrophils are on the low end of normal (they're the inflammatory white blood cells...). It's good for RA, yet I wouldn't want them to go any lower (because they also protect against bacterial infection)! and this is 7 days... Read more Chevron

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Sara Nash

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Young, single professional in New York City

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posted 07/22/2009, comments (9)

The Weight Goes... Off!

See the accompanying comic strip! About two years ago, I got sick. About three months ago, I got sick again…of all the extra weight I’d been carrying around since my diagnosis. After several not-so-successful attempts to take off the extra weight with elimination diets and cleanses, I decided it was finally time to do... Read more Chevron

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MartinUKSanderson

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Some alternative diagnoses could be helpful

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posted 06/03/2009, comments (14)

I see so many posts related to milk and calcium related dietary products.

If by sharing this experience with you, if I can help just those few who's reasons for there suffering are the same as mine, I hope other sufferers will forgive my pleasure. I am new to your website tonight after searching the results of a test I carried out on one side affect I suffered. After associating itchy calcium spots on my fingers... Read more Chevron

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