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Lene Andersen

posted 11/19/2009, comments (8)

Your Wardrobe & RA

The holiday season is almost upon us and whether that means you'll brave the crowds on Black Friday to hunt the sales or have started percolating your own wish list of subtle hints for clueless loved ones, the scent of shopping is in the air. We look for a change in wardrobe or that special item we can't justify at a regular time (or price), but... Read more Chevron

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Angel

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posted 11/17/2009, comments (3)

Got a ? about RF

I have a ? about rheumatoid factor. I recently recd my blood work results from my rheumy. My RF factor is at 160 though the rest of my blood work looked pretty good. Note I had been taking Prednisone about a week before this blood test. When I was first referred to a rheumatologist by my regular md my RF was at 28. So, I guess my question is... Read more Chevron

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Sara Nash

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posted 11/11/2009, comments (6)

The Dance of Rheumatoid Arthritis

See the accompanying comic! Several months back, I wrote a hypothetical post imagining what would happen if the popular reality TV show The Bachelorette featured a young single gal who happened to have RA. I myself have no desire to go on The Bachelorette, but there is one reality TV series that I secretly fantasize about being on:... Read more Chevron

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Lene Andersen

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (9)

Giving & Receiving Care: The Challenges

I get by with a little help from my friends. - The Beatles What does it do to a relationship if you can't storm off in a huff after a fight with your significant other because you may need to help them go to the bathroom first? And what does it do to a relationship if you feel you can't get angry at your partner because you'll need to pee... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/27/2009, comments (10)

Disability approved anyone??????

Hello all......I know we are all in the same neighborhood of RA and I was just wondering if it's possible to get approved for disability. What are the chances?? I cannot keep a job anymore and cannot get even close because of my attendance. I am absolutely at my wits end. I have applied for disability and don't... Read more Chevron

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