All People Who Are Taking "Enbrel"

bikergirl

Active, 50 year old teacher

Food Allergies with Arthritis

Working on going "gluten free" to see if this helps with pain. I have only been trying it for a couple of months. I haven't had any allergy testing done yet.....expensive when I have to take in account for all the meds I take and rheum appts. Do many others find that they have food allergies related to their pain or that ease the pain when... Read more Chevron

posted 07/09/2009, comments (9)|

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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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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

posted 04/08/2009, comments (4)|

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karbon

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Enbrel vs. Humira - any ideas?

I was diagnosed with RA in April 2008, after crawling on my teeth the last few weeks of calving season. I had "internet diagnosed" myself, but finally got to the doctor for verification and medication. I was told that I had RA, was prescribed MTX and given a rheumatologist's appointment two months away. Well, I got on the phone and... Read more Chevron

posted 03/10/2009, comments (18)|

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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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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

posted 02/23/2009, comments (12)|

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sarah_me

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Back to School

For the first time in a long time I feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks to this site and talking with people who are going through the same thing I have accepted that I have RA. I went back and forth for a long time between denial and depression. I didnt want this to rule my life. Well, accepting it... Read more Chevron

posted 01/30/2009, comments (5)|

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