Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "aleve"

colleen

hi. I am 47 ,married with 3 kids,1 grandson living in Florida, tr

posted 06/04/2009, comments (2)

my new jewelry business. its keeping me happy while I'm in pain

Hi. My name is Colleen. Living with much pain daily with RA/lupus. i wanted to share something good in my life for once. i started making quality jewelry and selling. It started out just giving me something to do to keep my mind off my pain. then i was hooked, went crazy making and creating updated and nice jewelry for others. its been very... Read more Chevron

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48 years old, diagnosed at 47, curious, doubting

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posted 06/26/2008, comments (12)

Medication levels - seems a little crazy!

Since being diagnosed with RA about 4 weeks ago I'm now on MTX (3 doses so far, latest was 17.5 mg and headed to 25 mg), 1 mg folic acid daily, (2) Aleve 2x per day daily, 5 mg prednisone daily and an injection of corticosteroid in each wrist. My rheumatologist gave me a pamphlet on Humira at my last appointment and I believe he will be putting me... Read more Chevron

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age 58, dx 4/08, now on plaquenil, hx breast ca 1997, excellect p

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posted 06/22/2008, comments (2)

new diagnosis looking for advise

newly dx, started plaquenil this week. Life altering dx. What if Plaquenil doesn't work and another 6 months pass by with more damage. Do not want to waste any time before permanent damage is done. Any suggestions??? what is the next step?? Metho?? Hx breast cancer with excellent prognosis, ... Read more Chevron

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Mikaela

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posted 12/26/2007, comments (5)

Not treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

I've been living with Rheumatoid Arthritis for 5 years now and I have not been treating symptoms properly. I'm 35 years old and currently not on any medication and I'm losing my hair and my right pointer finger is constantly swollen to the point where I can't bend it all the way down anymore. My right ankle is... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/12/2007, comments (2)

Foot and ankle stiffness

I was diagnosed with RA almost 3 years ago. Over the last 6 months or so, my feet and ankles are stiff, painful and unable to bear weight when I wake up or if I'm sitting for a while . Once I walk for a few minutes, it slowly goes away, and I can walk normally. What is this? My rheumatologist wouldn't take... Read more Chevron

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