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TamMae

Married, living with RA for many years.

posted 04/22/2009, comments (7)

Just Wondering...

I am a 41 y.o. who was officially diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in 1983. Since 1989, I have had 6 hip replacements, 2 knee replacements, 1 shoulder replacement, arthrodesis in the finger joints of the left hand. I have tried just about every med., except the TNF ones. I am seriously contemplating going on Remicade,... Read more Chevron

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amy's compassion

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posted 04/12/2009, comments (3)

RA + meds = fatigue, lack of exercise and saggy summer body _

I am so anticipating warmer weather, as many of you. But I took a good look at myself today. Sadness hit when I saw the rampage that I've created trying to feel good with meds but forgetting the importance of keeping physically active. How are you coping with the impending nice weather if your body has become unattractive since last summer? What... Read more Chevron

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shelley08

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posted 04/09/2009, comments (17)

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15 years R.A. sucks I've tryed so many meds for R.A. and depression sick of it all want to work but this is so dibilataing I've tryed orencea no good felt very sick. I want out of this rut I'm 44 not old but feel terriable old and in pain

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posted 04/06/2009, comments (58)

Better Living Through Chemistry

I used to start the day with crying in the shower, hiding my face under the spray, silent tears of pain mixing with the water. Once the day got going, I'd build up the barricades again and distance myself from the pain, but in those first moments after waking, my soul was too raw and tender to take the assault. Every morning, I felt the full... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/31/2009, comments (12)

Life after methotrexate is much better!

Okay noone's RA life is perfect nor is it a carbon copy of someone elses. But if any of you are sick from the methotrexate and are contemplating going off of it, please know that it may be a very positive change for you. I feel so much better. Yes, my fingers are swelling and painful but that is incredibly better than being confined to bed all... Read more Chevron

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