Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Celebrex"

Barb

I have to full grown children, and I have 2 syblings with RA also

posted 03/15/2009, comments (5)

I learned a lesson

Hi, I have several implants in my joints (mainly in my fingers) from RA. I have a broken implant in my left index mcp joint. The infection is clearing up with antibiotics, until I have the surgery to remove the broken implant. I had this implant in for the past three or four years now. I think the implant has been... Read more Chevron

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Highspirit

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My name is Theresa and I have recently been diagnoised with RA.

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posted 02/23/2009, comments (12)

Newbie with RA

My name is Theresa and I have also been recently diagnoised with RA. It's been difficult for me due to the unknown and not having anyone to talk to that understands. I too hide my emotions and health condition from my family and friends. I don't want them to see me as a complainer or feel to feel sorry for me. Like... Read more Chevron

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Sue

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posted 02/14/2009, comments (3)

thank you all so very much!

I just wanted to thank each and every one of you that have come to my aid. I do not know what I would do with out all of you! :) Taking these drugs are scary, and we have each other to take them and share our stories of hope, and our fears. This is our life and I really understand that. Some day when I go to the RA doctor I will not cry when I get... Read more Chevron

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travelluver

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posted 02/13/2009, comments (10)

Need Remission Reality Check

I've heard that us RA patients can have remissions but after 4 years with it, I haven't had one. 1st year did the steroids as needed, then went on to Methotrexate, then onto Humira for the last 2-3. Right now I do the Metho. once a week, Humira every 2 weeks, steroids as needed, Celebrex rarely, pain meds as needed. I have seen improvements... Read more Chevron

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Margie

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posted 02/04/2009, comments (10)

hip surgery

Had RA,since 03& OA since 07 which really put a damper into thing. Then I stared having problem with my hip area. On both sides,but the right side was the worst.Well it when on.. Until I was diagnose with Addison disease,in 08. The Dr. put me on prednisone for the Addison and said there was nothing eles for it. Then I stared having... Read more Chevron

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