Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Plaquenil"

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trying to master ra so I can enjoy those I value

posted 04/12/2009, comments (3)

RA + meds = fatigue, lack of exercise and saggy summer body _

I am so anticipating warmer weather, as many of you. But I took a good look at myself today. Sadness hit when I saw the rampage that I've created trying to feel good with meds but forgetting the importance of keeping physically active. How are you coping with the impending nice weather if your body has become unattractive since last summer? What... Read more Chevron

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tessie

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47 years old, married with kids. DX with RA in June of '08.

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posted 04/10/2009, comments (5)

1st SharePost and it's a venting one

Basic background: Diagnosed in June '08; out on (private) long-term disability since July '08. Been adding meds from the get-go, and now I take MTX, Sulfasalazine, Plaquenil, Humira, Naproxen, Folic Acid, CoQ10 supplement, and percocet for pain. Tore two discs in lower back in January. Developed severe multi-site tendonitis 2 months ago,... Read more Chevron

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Jamie

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I am a newly remarried pharmacist with 11 and 13 year old sons

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posted 04/07/2009, comments (6)

As Good As It Gets-Now What?

So, at month 7 and still in the tight grips of my first flare I have been pondering my life. I now realize I have been putting it on hold for the elusive "tomorrow I'll feel much better". I have been through the disbelief stage (maybe the dx is wrong?) and am coming out of the grieving stage. I am left with the... Read more Chevron

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rawolfe77

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posted 04/05/2009, comments (4)

Pain pain go away....

...can i get an amen?! I really dont understand y after 4 yrs. i am having such relenting flare-ups...changed my nsaid but its not working (been almost 4wks) dont go back to rhummy till june or july...should i call & try to get in sooner, all my labs & xrays came back ok...??? i heard about eatting tart cherries. anyone else tried... Read more Chevron

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PamelaO

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38 yeay old artist, wife, mother of 1 recently diagnosed with RA

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posted 03/08/2009, comments (26)

Newly Diagnosed with RA

Hello All! and thank you for taking the time to read my post. After a 3 1/2 year struggle and a second opinion, I have recently been diagnosed with RA. I am a 38 year old mother, wife, & artist. I am trying to cope every day with my diagnosis and what my future holds. Some days are definately better that others. But I... Read more Chevron

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