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Emma M

Diagnosed RA aged six. Now 38 with Juvenile Chronic Arthritis.

posted 08/14/2009, comments (5)

Some personal experiences and thoughts re the UK healthcare system (NHS)

I've been watching from afar (am a Brit) the (increasingly firey) coverage regarding President Obama's plans to reform the US healthcare system. Now, I have no desire to offer or exchange in any political views as this is most certainly not the place for it nor have I any interest in praising or otherwise the US system (which I know... 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 08/06/2009, comments (12)

Injections...?

My rheumy has suggested I consider starting injections ? which I am apt to start. Its getting to the point I know I have to do something about my aching joints. I would like feedback from anyone taking injections and their experience on them. My Rheumy has not recommended a particular one yet which Im sure we will talk about more. Im curious to... 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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Emma M

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Diagnosed RA aged six. Now 38 with Juvenile Chronic Arthritis.

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posted 07/27/2009, comment (1)

Aw ... what now?!

Well, I've had a turbulent year and a bit trying to get pregnant (with no success). (This post is a bit of moan, if the title didn't give it away ... ) I've been on so many meds that my weight has ballooned so, although we gals can enjoy shopping, this is not a happy reason to be buying new clothes! We've decided to give the... Read more Chevron

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