Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Plaquenil"

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Sara Nash

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Young, single professional in New York City

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posted 11/11/2009, comments (0)

The Dance of Rheumatoid Arthritis

See the accompanying comic! Several months back, I wrote a hypothetical post imagining what would happen if the popular reality TV show The Bachelorette featured a young single gal who happened to have RA. I myself have no desire to go on The Bachelorette, but there is one reality TV series that I secretly fantasize about being on:... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/26/2009, comment (1)

Insecticides linked to PA

I found this very interesting. When I was first diagnosed with RA 20 years ago I had been working in a nursery for 7 years. I had been exposed to strong insecticides and other chemicals on a daily basis. This article sure has me wondering now about this now. Thoughts to ponder....

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Nan

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posted 10/04/2009, comments (3)

RA and menstrual cycles

In the last year I have noticed an increase in joint pain, headaches and just an overall crappy feeling when my period comes on. I have never had this problem in the past. My monthly cycles were always uneventful, normal and if there was any discomfort or cramping a motrin would handle it fine. Now it seems "Aunt Flo" is bringing on... Read more Chevron

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Feels like the TinMan

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LOVING PREDNISONE!! i can ride again! yay !!

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (12)

Express yourself with an RA tattoo

I across a couple of (comical) tattoos that express our fight with RA. Hopefully, it brings a smile to your face as it did mine! ~Desiree

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Apache Jones

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Age 66, officially diagnosed 8 years ago, immediate remission.

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (3)

Hello, Group. I am having my first flare

I was in remission for 8 years experiecing nothing but mild aches and pains, nothing that alarmed me at my tender age of 66. Then about 10 days ago, my left foot on top started hurting like the dickens. I weathered it out for 9 days and then folded and went to the doctor. He said it was my RA flaring up and not gout (that I... Read more Chevron

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