Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Orencia"

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (2)

FMLA for surgery

In April of this year, a tendon tore in my right hand and I ended up having surgery. I was out for a week and a half, had physical therapy for about 2 months, not to mention the post-op appointments with my hand surgeon. When I did go back to work, I was in a cast for 3 weeks, then I had brace that resembled a "Terminator arm" for the next month,... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/08/2009, comments (6)

back to work

I recently returned to work after a 3 month medical leave, which was originaly suppose to be a year, then 6 months. I was feeling so good, doing nothing but resting, that I felt guilty. Like, "hey, I'm not really sick". Then the state that I work for, like many, threatened layoffs, and all kinds of cuts. I got scared and... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/06/2009, comments (3)

Living 7 years now with RA.

I am at my whits end with this disease! I have tried every biologic except Rutaxin. Doctor wants me to stay on the Orencia 1250mg for a few more months to see is it is going to work. But the few months have turned into a year and two months I have now taken the drug. In addition, I take Methoterate 2.5cc injection weekly, prednisone 5mg daily, and... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/18/2009, comments (6)

I'm so happy!!!

My right foot/ankle has hurt the worst right from the beginning of being diagnosed with RA 10 years ago. It was always the first area of joints to begin hurting in a flare-up, and the last joints to stop hurting after a flare. As the years went on, my right foot slowly but steadily got worse. The last couple of years I don't... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/20/2008, comment (1)

Apprehensive yet hopeful!

Have you ever been scared of something yet kind of looking forward to it at the same time? This is exactly how I feel at the moment. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Fibromyalgia and was diagnosed almost 20 years ago. I have been through a whole list of treatments trying to find one that works for me. The... Read more Chevron

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