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Cathy

I was diagnosed with RA in 2004.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Why Don't They Understand What I Am Going Through?

Rheumatoid arthritis and I have been in a relationship for eight years now. The first year was rough as we got to know each other. In fact, it kind of reminds me of the relationships I see now between the teenagers in my kid's circle of friends. There was a lot of crying, lots of yelling, and lots of misunderstandings. Like a... Read more Chevron

posted 01/17/2012, comments (17)|

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Rena

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I enjoy camping, music, arts and crafts. I am looking forward to enjoying the company of those with RA and struggle with depression like me. ;-)

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I've been kicked to the curb, but I'm getting back up now.

I haven't done a share post in a while, so I thought I'd share. I've been through a rough patch this last year. I had carpul tunnel release surgeries on both hands which required me to stop my Enbrel for a while. That caused multiple really lovely RA flares. Then after years (5 to be exact) of my complants of pain in both my elbows, I... Read more Chevron

posted 01/15/2012, comments (6)|

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Brad

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Looking for answers and insights.

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From Broken Bones to Mega Flare to Back Again!

Hi guys! I've been AWOL for a couple of months, and have had quite an adventure! It all started right around the end of October. I was off to a good start that day and had great intentions, I went to the YMCA and started my membership so I could use the pool and take their new chair yoga classes. When I got home I was feeling really good... Read more Chevron

posted 01/09/2012, comments (19)|

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Cathy

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I have had MS for 25+ years and am a trained Peer Resource for Shared Solutions for Copaxone. I am a recent graduate of the Alfus Patient Advocate Certificate Program from The University of Miami. My mission is to "pay it forward" by helping others with MS and other autoimmune diseases.

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MS and Your Quality of Medical Care

Recently I began experiencing all the symptoms of a full-blown exacerbation. Tingling, numbness, fatigue, and weakness- you know the drill. The symptoms were escalating with each passing day. It’s been awhile since I’ve needed to even think about using the dreaded medication prednisone... Read more Chevron

posted 01/09/2012, comments (30)|

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andrew

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Failing TNF Blockers

Happy Holidays to all! It's been quite some time since I've posted or even been to RA Central. It's good to be back. It's been a year of ups and downs for me. I had been on Humira for 1.5 years after being on Enbrel and Cimzia. A couple of months ago it became slowly evident that Humira just wasn't helping. I tried to ignore it (put fingers... Read more Chevron

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