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Leslie Rott

Sociology graduate student living with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

Methotrexate Self-Injection Update

I talked a few months ago about moving from the oral form of Methotrexate (MTX) to a higher dose of the injectable form. As I reported before, I have a significant needle phobia which was making the situation both physically and emotionally difficult for me. I was not able to do my first two shots. I was home for Thanksgiving, so my mom did... Read more Chevron

posted 01/25/2012, comments (2)|

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wonderwoman

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Osteo, RA, Fibro, Sjongrens,Hip replacement

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Sinus op

I have just spent 10, yes 10 years battling chronic sinus infections. With some difficulty and aided by a letter from my rheumy, a doctor agreed to operate even though he was not sure it would help as he defined my constant sinus as a Rheumatoid reaction. This was the first time a specialist had linked the ra and the sinus problem, it... Read more Chevron

posted 01/24/2012, comments (3)|

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Jen

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Symptoms of Ra

Hi everyone, I have been experiencing major stiffness and joint pain in my feet, knees, shoulders, neck, & fingers for a few weeks now. I've had a MRI on my neck - I initially went in for neck and arm pain. Nothing on the MRI - physical therapy ordered. Then I had knee and foot pain - nothing presented itself on the x-ray. Then, my primary Dr... Read more Chevron

posted 01/22/2012, comments (11)|

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Tiffany Westrich

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Founder & CEO of the International Autoimmune Arthritis Movement (IAAM)

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Misunderstanding RA - How Much is the Media to Blame?

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a misunderstood disease. Most people think RA involves only the joints, particularly those of the hands, fingers and feet. Some associate it with Osteoarthritis (OA), the common, degenerative condition that will affect most people at some point in their lives. Others perceive it to be similar to... Read more Chevron

posted 01/19/2012, comments (12)|

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ronie

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I have been living with RA, Osteo and Fibro 25+ yr. Recently dx'd with osteoporosis and high BP

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medicare suppiment

I am posting this to the Question section as well as here. I am on Medicare. The time has come for me to choose a supplimental and a rx plan. Can anyone out there help me decided with plan to chose? I hear good and bad about Humana. I don't know anything about any of the other plans.

posted 01/18/2012, comments (3)|

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