Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Living In "United States"

Angel

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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Susan Stark

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posted 11/13/2009, comments (3)

A hard decision to make

For the last 4-5 years I have not been feeling well. Going to the doctor has become almost a given in my life. Pain pills, aching all over, headaches, calling in sick, depression and the general "why me" is a constant. I was diagnosed with RA, Sjogren's syndrome and Lupus about 6 months ago. Finally, a diagnosis that convinced me the... 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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andrew

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posted 11/09/2009, comments (6)

Biological meds and headaches

I'm on my second biological med since April (Enbrel first, now Cimzia). When I first started Enbrel I would get headaches periodically. Since starting Cimzia (once a month injection), I get debilitating migraines. Last month it went on for about 2 weeks after injection. This month, the first week has not been fun. The good news is that my RA... Read more Chevron

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Alice

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posted 10/29/2009, comments (31)

Anyone taking methotrexate and prednisone?

I went to see my rheum and she put me on methotrexate and prednisone and I was just wondering if anyone else is taking these kinds of meds or have taking them in the past and if there is anything I should know about them. I just started 2 days ago but I cant take the methotrexate yet because I am sick and she wants me to get better... Read more Chevron

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