Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Medrol"

Daina

posted 07/31/2008, comments (0)

Remicade is going.........

OK, so I started the infusions about 1 and 1/2 months ago and all seems to be going. That's it , just going. I have no side effects, no allergic reactions and it really feels almost like a spa day at the infusion center. But......I feel worse than I did when they started. more joint pain, more fatigue, more stiffness. I understand that right now... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/09/2008, comments (10)

Hope and Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis

When my pain isn't real intense I do well with the fact that I have an incurable disease. I can run errands, keep lunch dates with friends, and even do some chores. But when the pain is constantly intense I worry that I may not be able to have control over my life. It's like the pain just swoops in and takes over. I feel so... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/25/2008, comments (4)

Becki's RA Journey... my story p1

I was initially diagnosed with RA last month (3/27) after seeing the head of the Rheumatology department at Cleveland Clinic Fl. Prior to seeing him I saw doctor after doctor trying to figure out what was wrong with me. I have had bad wrist pain on my right hand for months but around early to mid Feb it got so bad I couldn't even move... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/03/2007, comment (1)

What about my back?

From what I have read RA doesn't really affect your spine and back all that much. However, for the longest time, even before I was diagnosed, I will have soreness in my upper back, like between my shoulders. Recently I noticed it has been sore around the same time that my shoulders may be flaring up a bit. Is this because of the RA or... Read more Chevron

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