Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Arava"

Ann02

RN, diagnosised in 2006, trying to hang in there with this diseas

posted 09/02/2009, comments (5)

Living with RA

I am 40 year old female nurse that has lived with RA since I was 29. It has been a tough road..since the signs and symptoms started, to diagnosis, to treatment. I have had both knees replaced and now am looking at an ankle replacement. It is very hard to continue to work and try to live a normal life. I want to join this site to offer support to... Read more Chevron

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Brad

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Looking for answers and insights.

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posted 07/23/2009, comments (7)

RA and a few others

Hi, I have been on this site for awhile, answering what I can, and trying to offer support as well. I was dx'd with Raynauds many years ago, last April, after many dr visits I was dx'd with RA as well as Sjogrens. Last month I was dx'd with PA as well in my feet and now I am also diabetic from the Pred I take. (40mg a day). I am depressed,... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/18/2009, comments (5)

Stressed and having a bad flare

Hello everyone, I'm 41 and was diagnosed in my late 20's with RA. I've been on prednisone and its starting to affect my eyes. The Dr. I was seeing wants me to apply for Enbrel or Humria, but I just couldn't do it they both affect your eyes as well. The good news is I will have insurance again June 1st so I'm going to see a different Dr, I... Read more Chevron

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bj in pain everyday

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I am a married, 38, mother of 2 teenage boys.

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posted 04/08/2009, comments (4)

Sources of Information

Why is all of the RA sources of information geared toward the 50 and older crowed? I am frustrated that I can't find any helpful information on how to live with this illness and work full time and raise teens. Everything I read includes a statement like "you might want to take a leave from work or change your job all together". Given the... Read more Chevron

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maryi

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posted 03/30/2009, comments (10)

Tough Year.

Hi all, I have not been on R.A. central for a while. I am having a really tough time at the moment. Both my parents passed away within 4 weeks of each other and now it looks like my 19 year old daughter has R.A. as well. Just awaiting test results. My own R.A. was going really well until Christmas when I... Read more Chevron

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