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Perry Tomlinson

posted 10/06/2009, comment (1)

STAY HAPPY

SORRY ABOUT THE LONG SILENCE ,ME IM DOING WELL NORMAL THINGS ,AS IN WALKING TWICE A DAY WITH BARK .ONLY DRUGS IM ON ARE PREDNIZONE 5MG ,MOBIC 15MG ,MINOCYCLINE EVERY SECOND DAY RED WINE CINAMON AND HONEY,HIMALAYAN SALT.HOWEVER I DO MOST OF MY STUFF IN THE MORNING AND AVOID STRESS LIKE THE PLAGUE AND VIT D HOUR BEFORE CALSIUM ,AND HEAPS OF MUSIC... Read more Chevron

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Flika

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posted 10/05/2009, comment (1)

Thank-you for your words of hope

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my last post with advice and hope that really helped me to realize that others will help me carry this and I don't have to be so brave or alone all the time. I also wanted to thank Jane for sharing her talents in her comic strip it actually helped me explain this-RA to my husband Who for all his... Read more Chevron

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Rodney

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posted 10/04/2009, comments (9)

Hello fromanother RA sufferer.

Is this the place to post a quick note about myself? I have been recently diagnosed with RA by my GP but am scheduled to see a rheumatologist for further testing next month which is the earliest I can get an appointment. I have many questions about RA. so have been doing a lot of reading on the illness. I'm sure every individual has different... Read more Chevron

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Nan

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posted 10/04/2009, comments (3)

RA and menstrual cycles

In the last year I have noticed an increase in joint pain, headaches and just an overall crappy feeling when my period comes on. I have never had this problem in the past. My monthly cycles were always uneventful, normal and if there was any discomfort or cramping a motrin would handle it fine. Now it seems "Aunt Flo" is bringing on... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 10/01/2009, comments (15)

Can I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus?

Is there an association between rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)? Can someone have both diseases or must he or she be diagnosed with only one? What are the challenges in addressing these questions and more? From a recent article published in the journal Arthritis Research & Therapy, the average RA patient... Read more Chevron

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