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tatagrn

posted 09/26/2008, comments (0)

words of wisdom

I was diagnosed about four months ago. I am taking MTX and sulfasalazine. I also take ultram er and lyrica for pain. I also have fibromyalgia and a bulding disc in my back. My levels were going up the last time I saw my Rheumy and now I give myself injection s of MTX every week. I have also had alot of cold sores from the MTX and now I am on a low... Read more Chevron

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Popy

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posted 09/26/2008, comments (7)

Im an RA newbie, and Im scared as heck

I was just recently diagnosed with RA bout four months ago...at first I tried not to internalize it to much, but lately, I feel like Im not getting any better!! My pain is minimal whenever I take the nsaids, but the swelling is still there. I feel like my meds arent working, particularly mtx. Lately Ive been feeling depressed cause I feel like... Read more Chevron

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Lindsey

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posted 09/22/2008, comments (8)

Retirement at 45 may be my only option!

Hi, My name is Lindsey, I think I have just about had enough of all of this pain and discomfort. Nothing is really getting on top of it. I am on methotrexate, celebrex and panadeine forte. I do also take folic acid 6 days per week, a multi B and C, Omega3 and Muscleze (Mag). I am at 17.5mgs per week now on the... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/02/2008, comments (6)

Sleep Disorders Common with RA

Do you have problems falling asleep? Do you wake frequently during the night? Do you feel fatigued or sleepy during the day? If you do, you aren't alone. Many adults and children with RA and other rheumatic diseases have sleep problems. So many, that... Read more Chevron

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Madam

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posted 08/28/2008, comments (2)

A Little More Personal Freedom From Arthritis

I have arthritis in my hands. It used to limit my grocery shopping to the few items I could carry home. Recently my daughter found a carrying handle review on Abledata, a web site for assistive technology, called a Baggy Buddy. It has helped me carry more groceries with a little less pain. I recommend them to anyone with arthritis or any other... Read more Chevron

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