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Hollybgroovin

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posted 07/03/2008, comments (4)

What's left for me?

What’s left for me?   My rheumatologist once told me that he would not give me anything other than Lortabs for pain relief because his fear was that I would go through pain meds too quickly and that there would be nothing left for me later on in life.  I was upset by this and I was never quite sure what he meant.   Today I... Read moreChevron
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amyaria

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posted 06/27/2008, comments (5)

What's in a name?!

So I've finally decided it's just time for all of us to come together and come up with a new name for this stupid disease!!  No one knows what the heck it is and I am sore tired of having to spell it out for everyone.  I mean even my DENTIST seemed absolutely clueless and considering I'm on "the meth" and am scheduled for a root... Read moreChevron
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ScrapHappy

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46 years old, recently diagnosed, nervous, curious, doubting, hoping to get it under control!
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posted 06/26/2008, comments (8)

Medication levels - seems a little crazy!

Since being diagnosed with RA about 4 weeks ago I'm now on MTX (3 doses so far, latest was 17.5 mg and headed to 25 mg), 1 mg folic acid daily, (2) Aleve 2x per day daily, 5 mg prednisone daily and an injection of corticosteroid in each wrist. My rheumatologist gave me a pamphlet on Humira at my last appointment and I believe he will be putting me... Read moreChevron
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Joy Buchanan

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posted 06/25/2008, comments (0)

Our New Rheumatoid Arthritis Newsletter Starring... YOU!

Greetings!This is your friendly, neighborhood Rheumatoid Arthritis site producer alerting you to a new offering from MyRACentral.com: The Community Newsletter.Normally, on each Tuesday of the week, subscribers to our newsletter get the Weekly Check-Up with tips and information from our experts, our weekly rheumatoid arthritis poll and relevant... Read moreChevron
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unipat

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I am 56yrs and living with RA. Iam having a hard time with my limitations which have made my battle with deppresion even worse, Ihope to find other people in my situation.
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posted 06/22/2008, comments (6)

Existing with RA

I would like to keep in touch with others on Enbrel and share side effects that are driving me insane.
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