Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Sulfasalazine"

esparks88

I am a married 39 year old mother of 2. I am a teacher.

posted 11/27/2008, comments (10)

Does it get better?

I have been living with RA for almost 2 years. It seems that everything we have tried is not working. I was on Methotrexate for over a year and have recently switched to Leflunomide. Things have gotten worse but my doctor told me it would get worse first. If this doesn't work I qualify for injections. The pain in... Read more Chevron

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shan

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posted 11/05/2008, comments (11)

Newly Diagnosed in March

Hi I am 28 years old and I was diagnosed with RA in March08. I don't have to say how much of a struggle this has been. The reason that I am writing is because I know no one else who has this and no one that I can relate with. Currently I am taking Hydroxychloroquine 400mg, Sulfasalazine 3000mg, Naproxen 1000mg, predisone... Read more Chevron

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Angie

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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 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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Sharte

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posted 03/17/2008, comments (29)

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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