Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "joint pain"

pmedrano

I have had RA since i was 4. Have flare ups every 7 years or so.

posted 10/15/2009, comments (4)

Feeling a LOT better

Hi All, I get the impression that most people flock to these RA sites when their condition is deteriorating and they feel depressed. I know that is the case for me. However, I am here today to give you an update on my RA that made it very hard to walk; I had swelling from my ankles through my knees and stiffness and fatigue. Four months... Read more Chevron

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redhotscorp61

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posted 10/11/2009, comment (1)

Living with RA

Living with RA.

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sunshinegal43oh

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posted 10/07/2009, comments (57)

Fired By My Rheumie!

I have been "let go" by my Rheumatologist. This is very new to me. I've never been "fired" by a doctor before! It's also frustrating as all get out! I was diagnosed with RA on 4/24/09. My Rheumie put me on Methotrexate 2.5mg 6 pills per week. I started feeling better. But I still had pain. Rheumie then upped my Methotrexate from 6 pills per... Read more Chevron

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cbell77

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posted 09/14/2009, comments (16)

I am getting frustrated!

I was diagnosed with RA a little over 8 years ago. I have been on methotrexate for the entire 8 years and tolerate it well. The Rheumy I started with, tried mixing the methotrexate with many of the other drugs since I remained in pain and my sed rate remained high. For the past five years I have been on varying mgs of prednisone... Read more Chevron

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Ellen

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posted 09/04/2009, comments (14)

thumb problems - OUCH!!!

Has anyone had their thumb (the 2 'end bones' - the "PIP joint") fused? Now since I've put off the wrist fusion, my thumb is causing immense pain at times (like whenever I grasp something, unless I flex my thumb first). I searched and found that the last ('distal') joint can be fused. (I seem to be into fusion research this year -... Read more Chevron

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