Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Humira"

ElissaC

I am a 22 year old college student trying to finish my degree!

posted 03/04/2009, comments (9)

Weight gain after diagnosis anyone?

After I was diagnosed I gained about 35 pounds. To a young college student, gaining weight is the worst! I know I gained the weight from steroids and from not wanting to get off the couch because I was in so much pain. Before RA I was active and worked out on a regular basis and it was put to a stop from the pain. I have adjusted to the meds and... 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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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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Wendy Nail

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posted 02/02/2009, comments (2)

Blogging about running and how it helps my RA

I was diagnosed in 2001 with Rheumatoid Arthritis. I was terrified and thought I would never move without pain again. Now, 7+ years later, I am training for a Half Marathon. My RA is under control thanks to Humira and a good fitness plan and I plan to keep it that way! My RA story and ongoing progress is all here:... Read more Chevron

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Heather

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Stay at home mom with life altering problem.

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posted 11/18/2008, comments (2)

What meds are you on?

Hi again. I am currently taking prednisone and methotrexate for my RA. I have only been on the methotrexate for about a month and I still have no pain relief. I was reading up on this drug and it said it could take up to 27 weeks for it to stabalize in your system. 27 WEEKS!!! That is a long time to wait!! I am hoping that is not true. Does... Read more Chevron

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