Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Hydroxychlor"

Josephine

posted 07/25/2009, comments (3)

Year Two with RA: Learning to Live with Autoimmunity

Hi All, I have not created a post of my own for some time and thought that I would share what things are like with me. I've completed my second year with RA and am entering into year three. Year Two has been one of learning: Learning a lot about RA and automimmune disease; learning how to live with a chronic disease, and... Read more Chevron

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34 YEARS OLD, HAIRSTYLIST, MARRIED, 8 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER

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posted 10/07/2008, comments (5)

UNDERSTANDING IS ALL I NEED

I'M TIRED OF NO ONE TRYING TO UNDERSTAND, ESPECIALLY THE DOCTOR. WHY IS IT YOU CAN TELL THEM YOUR IN PAIN BUT THEY TELL YOU GIVE IT SOME TIME. TIME FOR WHAT? MY LIFE TO PASS ME BY, MY FAMILY TO DO THINGS WITHOUT ME? MY BOSS TO FIRE ME BECAUSE I HAVE CUT ME HOURS BACK, I AM A HAIRSYLIST, SOME DAYS I CAN'T HOLD A BRUSH-OR A SMILE, I JUST ACHE SO... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/24/2008, comments (21)

Orencia side effects

I had my first 3 introductory infusions of Orencia and recently progressed to my second "monthly" one. I have had some headaches during this time and never had that side effect before with any of my medications. (How can I even feel a headache with all the pain killers I'm on for my arthritis?) Maybe they will go... Read more Chevron

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Anna

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posted 01/26/2008, comments (2)

A little relief for now

Hi, my name is Anna, I'm 40 yrs old, married with 3 great kids, 10, 17, and 19.. I was diagnosed with RA in April of 2007. It has been difficult but I am not one to give up. I work at a pre school with small 4 yr olds who make me laugh everyday. They keep my spirits up. My family especially my daughter julia, are wonderful. They can usually... Read more Chevron

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