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

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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Ellen

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BA-Music, MM-Music Theory, married with 1 daughter, 25...

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posted 10/14/2009, comments (3)

Not the R-word but some good news....and a question/ about the emotional side of RA

Allow me to share some good news. Just got some blood test results, and for the first time, my neutrophils are on the low end of normal (they're the inflammatory white blood cells...). It's good for RA, yet I wouldn't want them to go any lower (because they also protect against bacterial infection)! and this is 7 days... Read more Chevron

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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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posted 10/07/2009, comments (6)

RA Medications

I've been living with RA for 13 years or so. I've been on humira for the last year but it is becomming less and less effective. This is the third injectable in the last three years. Has anyone else had this problem?

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Rodney

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posted 10/04/2009, comments (9)

Hello fromanother RA sufferer.

Is this the place to post a quick note about myself? I have been recently diagnosed with RA by my GP but am scheduled to see a rheumatologist for further testing next month which is the earliest I can get an appointment. I have many questions about RA. so have been doing a lot of reading on the illness. I'm sure every individual has different... Read more Chevron

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