Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Folic Acid"

Kelly Young

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posted 11/21/2009, comments (11)

The Game of One Up-ping & RA: Can We Just Get Along?

NYT Well blog was a blessing: Yesterday I was glad to see the NYT Well blog did a feature on RA, which included our own Health Central blogger, Sara. The videos are well balanced between mild and severe RA cases and very postive. Hey, I'm the first one to notice if a media report on RA is slanted against reality. Commonly RA is treated... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/26/2009, comment (1)

Insecticides linked to PA

I found this very interesting. When I was first diagnosed with RA 20 years ago I had been working in a nursery for 7 years. I had been exposed to strong insecticides and other chemicals on a daily basis. This article sure has me wondering now about this now. Thoughts to ponder....

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posted 10/23/2009, comments (5)

pain came back worse

i started the enbrel shot a little over a month ago, i am still on the meth. just a few days after my first shot i felt better, and after the second shot i felt even better yet! man was i happy! so i stoped the steroids and for the past two weeks i have felt great... on the road to recovery right! well just yesterday i flared up and i hurt... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/22/2009, comments (3)

dietary changes

I have a question for people who have stated that they have been helping their RA with dietary changes. I have seen a lot of info stating that cutting out wheat is helpful, does anyone know what is the protein in the wheat that is suspected? I ask that because it would make a difference as to what grains are substituted. I was recently... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/07/2009, comments (57)

Fired By My Rheumie!

I have been "let go" by my Rheumatologist. This is very new to me. I've never been "fired" by a doctor before! It's also frustrating as all get out! I was diagnosed with RA on 4/24/09. My Rheumie put me on Methotrexate 2.5mg 6 pills per week. I started feeling better. But I still had pain. Rheumie then upped my Methotrexate from 6 pills per... Read more Chevron

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