All People Who Are Taking "folic acid"
posted 10/23/2009, comments (5)
pain came back worse
i started the enbrel shot a little over a month ago, i am still on the meth. just a few days after my first shot i felt better, and after the second shot i felt even better yet! man was i happy! so i stoped the steroids and for the past two weeks i have felt great... on the road to recovery right! well just yesterday i flared up and i hurt... Read more
posted 10/22/2009, comments (3)
dietary changes
I have a question for people who have stated that they have been helping their RA with dietary changes. I have seen a lot of info stating that cutting out wheat is helpful, does anyone know what is the protein in the wheat that is suspected? I ask that because it would make a difference as to what grains are substituted. I was recently... Read more
posted 10/13/2009, comments (3)
It's World Arthritis Day / Week
I wrote this post to promote World Arthritis Day & World Arthritis Week. A bit of history of arthritis autoimmune diseases. I found the Columbus story inspiring for our struggle to achieve awareness of RA. Columbus Day and World Arthritis Day: Is This a Coincidence? Happy Columbus Day Five hundred seventeen years ago today, a... Read more
posted 10/07/2009, comments (57)
Fired By My Rheumie!
I have been "let go" by my Rheumatologist. This is very new to me. I've never been "fired" by a doctor before! It's also frustrating as all get out! I was diagnosed with RA on 4/24/09. My Rheumie put me on Methotrexate 2.5mg 6 pills per week. I started feeling better. But I still had pain. Rheumie then upped my Methotrexate from 6 pills per... Read more
