Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Mobic"

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Christine Miller

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In Remission from JRA, Active April 2006 to February 2009

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posted 02/10/2009, comments (6)

Wrist splints for Arthritis: JIA, Kids and Splints

In my last post, I wrote about the benefits and drawbacks of wearing splints and tried to give some suggestions for complying with a splinting regimen. I also thought that it might be helpful to talk about splinting for kids, and from a kid's perspective. Splinting is a major treatment modality for kids. While it offers... Read more Chevron

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Joyfulprayz

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posted 12/24/2008, comments (4)

Here we go again

I was diagnosed with RA in January 2007. I used pred, mtx and plaquenil and got significantly better - I had very mild RA in my opinion. I went off all meds December 07 and did really well all year until 6 weeks ago. My 'friend' has returned with a vengeance. I am waiting for the rheumy to call me with an appointment. In the... Read more Chevron

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lisad

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posted 11/20/2008, comments (3)

I need medication.....

I am 32 years old and have been diagnosed with RA just at the begining of this year. I also have heart disease and some kidney problems from the RA meds I was on: methotrexate and arava and mobic. Is there any other medication that I can take that won't interfer with my heart condition? My rheumy is concerned and doesn't know... Read more Chevron

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aimface

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Diagnosed July 08

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posted 11/15/2008, comments (3)

Activities

So it's Saturday night and I had decided to go hang out with my sister and best friend. We decided to go bowling. I wondered if I would be able to do it. I wanted to try it. I have pain in my wrists so I knew it was going to be a challenge. Two frames went by and I gave up. I decided the pain it was causing wasn't worth it. It really bummed... Read more Chevron

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Tomatogal

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posted 10/24/2008, comments (4)

15 Year Old Living With JRA; Recently Has Had A Total Knee Replacement

This is pretty much what's on my profile too, but I guess I should introduce myself and tell you my story in a nutshell, n' stuff... :D My story in a nutshell! (Do ya have half the day? XD) Hi everyone! My name is Toi. I am 15 years old, and I have been living with Systemic Rheumatoid Arthritis probably since I was born, but... Read more Chevron

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