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Leslie Rott

Sociology graduate student living with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

Methotrexate Self-Injection Update

I talked a few months ago about moving from the oral form of Methotrexate (MTX) to a higher dose of the injectable form. As I reported before, I have a significant needle phobia which was making the situation both physically and emotionally difficult for me. I was not able to do my first two shots. I was home for Thanksgiving, so my mom did... Read more Chevron

posted 01/25/2012, comments (2)|

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Booboo711

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Arthritis Foundation Ambassador KY District 5 to US Congress Male Aircraft Mechanic and Reliability Analyst Living with RA

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A funny thing about RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)... don't let Lymphoma side effect scare you off a drug

First things first I would like to say hi again to everybody. It has been a while since I have posted on here, but it has been a great summer and until the weather changed the flares were minimal and with a move back to where I am from in Kentucky, a new job where I work from home, and being able to wonder the 200+ acres of wooded land back in the... Read more Chevron

posted 12/26/2011, comments (4)|

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I'm a spunky redhead from Kansas ... and I have RA

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Is it worth it?

I'm currently having a flare due to stress. Aches and fatigue. Yet here I am at work because I have to be ... why? Well aside from the obvious things like paying rent and groceries? I work to have health insurance. Without insurance I can't afford the treatments I need to function. It's a pretty simple concept. So why did I get so stressed out?... Read more Chevron

posted 12/05/2011, comments (12)|

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Ben w/RA

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Need help!! Please

This is my second metho inj with no side effects. This week has been very difficult for me... really bad!!! Nausea, just felt so horrible!! I'm so so exhaUSTED FROM ALL THIS. I do not think it was the Meth inj.. Everyone knows what I'm talking about -guys I'm at wits end!! I received a letter from my rummy notifying me of abnormal liver functions... Read more Chevron

posted 10/31/2011, comments (3)|

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When you can't take your RA medicine

Hello everyone! Seperation from hubby, working full-time, second move in 6 months, taking care of my special needs child and been so incredibly sick. I have bacterial infection, thrush (has anyone else got this) and am unable to take my RA meds. Needless to say I am miserable! The Dr did give me pain medicine which helps some. Home today... Read more Chevron

posted 10/13/2011, comments (5)|

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