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tearsofapansy

tearsofapansy

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posted 10/26/2009, comment (1)

Insecticides linked to PA

I found this very interesting.  When I was first diagnosed with RA 20 years ago I had been working in a nursery for 7 years. I had been exposed to strong insecticides and other chemicals on a daily basis.  This article sure has me wondering now about this now.  Thoughts to ponder....
pldlpn

pldlpn

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diagnosed in August 2009
posted 10/24/2009, comments (3)

Diagnosed Aug 09

I thought everyone who was over the age of 50 was in the kind of pain I was.    Then I was diagnosed with RA.   I have to admit I was relieved...but at the same time upset.  I am a nurse.  I understand what having RA means.  I was hoping it was something I could easily fix.   ... Read moreChevron
Tom Ensley
posted 10/23/2009, comments (5)

pain came back worse

i started the enbrel shot a little over  a month ago, i am still on the meth. just a few days after my first shot i felt better, and after the second shot i felt even better yet! man was i happy! so i stoped the steroids and for the past two weeks i have felt great... on the road to recovery right! well just yesterday i flared up and i hurt... Read moreChevron
Ruth
posted 10/22/2009, comments (3)

dietary changes

I have a question for people who have stated that they have been helping their RA with dietary changes.  I have seen a lot of info stating that cutting out wheat is helpful, does anyone know what is the protein in the wheat that is suspected? I ask that because it would make a difference as to what grains are substituted.  I was recently... Read moreChevron
Mario Huerta

Mario Huerta

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posted 10/20/2009, comments (2)

The Miracle Cream

My sister in law was diagnosed with RA when she was 25, she is 39 now, and it continues to worsen. She went through steroid treatment and also taking many pain pills. She got tired of it and she resigned herself to live with it. I introduced her to a products (On The Spot Arthritis Cream) and told her to try it for a week. She called me back... Read moreChevron
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