All SharePosts Relating To "Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Relief"

Jen

Symptoms of Ra

Hi everyone, I have been experiencing major stiffness and joint pain in my feet, knees, shoulders, neck, & fingers for a few weeks now. I've had a MRI on my neck - I initially went in for neck and arm pain. Nothing on the MRI - physical therapy ordered. Then I had knee and foot pain - nothing presented itself on the x-ray. Then, my primary Dr... Read more Chevron

posted 01/22/2012, comments (11)|

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Ben w/RA

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Metho inj begining and the results of 1st morning (update)

****As you might already know from previous shareposts, I'm to post my actual experience with Methotrexate injection. I will try and post daily for a more effective summary****Well here I go... Well Injected my self guys around 10:30 pm central time Friday 10-21-11 and also administered an ambien to help me sleep. I felt this... Read more Chevron

posted 10/24/2011, comments (3)|

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kiteclimbers

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Ironman World championship Kona Oct 8,2011 FINISHER!!!

It's march of 2003 and after a lot of doctor visits, My doctor tells me I have RA, with a SED rate of over 250, He puts me on an agressive 14 mg methotrexate plan. While in a full blown flare up I learned to deal with great pain, and with putting fake smiles on my face so my children and wife can get through there... Read more Chevron

posted 10/21/2011, comments (2)|

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Martilla

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Fighting the good fight against RA

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New Rheumy tomorrow!!!

Hi, this week has been such a stressful week at work and trying to figure out FMLA did not help. Let me tell you sometimes a good crying is the only way to feel better. Tomorrow I have an appt with another rheumy which actually diagnosed me over ten years ago but my symptoms were mild back then. I moved,changed insurances,jobs, moved back, more... Read more Chevron

posted 05/26/2011, comments (5)|

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Cathy, Health Guide

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Sleep During a Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare

Flares stink, no question about it. A flare is about much more than pain. It is about lack of sleep, stress, and fear. When we are experiencing a flare we have to take good care of our bodies. We have to! This is non-negotiable. One of the most important things we can do for ourselves is to sleep. ... Read more Chevron

posted 05/16/2011, comments (7)|

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