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Sue

posted 08/10/2008, comments (7)

funny story

Hello everyone. I have been away! I went to my mom's house to rest and it was wonderful!!! Well one day my mom, Aunt and I went out to eat. Well you know how when you sit for awhile that when you get up you can not just jump up and walk. So I say to my mom I have to go to the rest room. She says oho ok I will come with you. And with that she... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/26/2008, comments (4)

Is it common to have

fibromalaysia with rheumatoid arthritis? My dr is saying alot of my pain is associated with the fibro. I didn't even know I had that. He put me on Cymbalta? Just wondering is others understand this. Marly

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Sue

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (16)

hardest things to do with RA

Hello everyone. I was wondering what part of RA makes it very hard to do everyday things? I wanted to see how many have to deal with some of the things I have to deal with.. My bigest thing is my hands.. My fingers and the fact that my hands and fingers are no longer strong enough to do things like.. Dishes.. Not just the washing of them... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/05/2008, comments (0)

New Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines

The American College of Rheumatology recently issued new guidelines for rheumatologists to use in their patient treatment decisions about the use on non-biologic and biologic disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). The recommendations and guidelines were published in the June issue of the journal, Arthritis Care &... Read more Chevron

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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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