All People Who Are Taking "Remicade"
posted 09/04/2009, comments (3)
A Dynamic Woman with RA
I am a woman, mother, friend, daughter, sister, Leader, advocate, employee, writer, and so much more. But I am living with the chronic illness of RA. I have lived with this illness for over 40 years now. I am here to share my thoughts and ideas with others that are living with RA.
posted 08/25/2009, comments (5)
Responding to 911s in between Remicade infusions
Hello, My name is Whitney, I am a paramedic living in Montana. I was diagnosed on June 18th 2008 (the three year anniversery of becoming an EMT, one year anniversery of becoming a paramedic) i was 21 years old. I chose to fight, and put on a strong mask never telling of my pain, or my treatment to co-workers or family. I found... Read more
posted 07/31/2009, comments (2)
amyloidosis
Something that people with severe RA can have. It's very rare. I have rheumatoid vasculitis which is also rare. Anyway my rheumatologist noticed my tongue is getting larger and he wants to test me for this. He does that by taking a biopsy of fat from my abdomen. Just thought this was something to share so you can... Read more
posted 07/01/2009, comments (11)
You can do it! Don't give in to RA...
A recent post really jumped out at me because in it I saw myself and the struggle I had experienced when first navigating through this chronic disease (RA) we all or perhaps those we love struggle with on a minute by minute basis. What I've posted here is my attempt to reach out to Sarah. Another forum member, Ellen, reached out to me... Read more
