Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "meloxicam"

pmedrano

I have had RA since i was 4. Have flare ups every 7 years or so.

posted 10/15/2009, comments (4)

Feeling a LOT better

Hi All, I get the impression that most people flock to these RA sites when their condition is deteriorating and they feel depressed. I know that is the case for me. However, I am here today to give you an update on my RA that made it very hard to walk; I had swelling from my ankles through my knees and stiffness and fatigue. Four months... Read more Chevron

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sunshinegal43oh

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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 Chevron

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Daina

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posted 06/02/2009, comments (6)

And now something else

After being on Remicade for nearly a year, I'm really seeing the benefits. I'm still getting the infusion every five weeks and I'm at 700 mg an infusion. I usually have about a week of pretty bad pain throughout that five weeks, but that's doable and I know when it's going to happen. I recently had another kidney stone pass, I was in and out of... Read more Chevron

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J Gray

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It seems like I was healthy one day and unhealthy the next

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posted 04/07/2009, comments (16)

SIDE EFFECTS OF RA MEDS

I checked for local support and there are none where I live. I think I might need to share the way I feel to improve my self outlook of things. I have been living with RA for 2 years. I am 36 yrs old and I have a super suppoting husband and have been blessed with 2 of the greatest kids. I know, so why do I need more help coping? They help soooo... Read more Chevron

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rawolfe77

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posted 04/05/2009, comments (4)

Pain pain go away....

...can i get an amen?! I really dont understand y after 4 yrs. i am having such relenting flare-ups...changed my nsaid but its not working (been almost 4wks) dont go back to rhummy till june or july...should i call & try to get in sooner, all my labs & xrays came back ok...??? i heard about eatting tart cherries. anyone else tried... Read more Chevron

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