Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Sulfasalazine"

Angie

posted 09/04/2008, comments (15)

Advice from people who are living with RA

Hello my name is Angela and I am 36 years old, married with no children. I was diagnosed with RA when I was 34. I was too a very healthy person, never had any problems with my health and have always been a thin person. I was on vacation two years ago with my husband, riding bikes everyday, then noticed my feet were sore, I... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/22/2008, comments (2)

What is the difference between Enbrel, Humira and Remicade?

I went and seen my Rheumatologist yesterday and he is thinking of switching me to Humira or Remicade. The swelling and inflammation throughout my body has went down significantly since I started the Enbrel but my elbows are still inflamed, painful and swollen. My Rheumatologist completed an ultrasound of my elbows and showed me... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (2)

"Flare Ups" with RA

I have been on Enbrel, hydrochloroquine and folic acid for several months and it seemed like it was working for me for the most part. I always had some pain/discomfort, joint popping sounds and range of motion problems in my elbows but for the most part the pain and limited mobility went away after a few months of treatment. A few days ago my... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/09/2008, comments (10)

Hope and Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis

When my pain isn't real intense I do well with the fact that I have an incurable disease. I can run errands, keep lunch dates with friends, and even do some chores. But when the pain is constantly intense I worry that I may not be able to have control over my life. It's like the pain just swoops in and takes over. I feel so... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/18/2008, comments (18)

Methotrexate

I would like to hear from anyone who has been on the shots. Good or bad side affects. I have to decide if the good out weighs the bad for me. Nausea, hair loss, weight gain, does not sound fun. In the opinion on who has been on it does the good outweigh the bad? whats better for you the medicine or the disease??Please any opinions are... Read more Chevron

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