Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "methatrexate"

Twinkisses4me

I have had RA for 9 years

posted 12/24/2008, comments (5)

Mediterrnean Diet

Anyone? Do you eat a certain diet to help..I know certain things make me flare and I am trying to see if others feel the same way. I am going to be trying this diet. I am not overweight anymore but would like to see if there is a difference. I know right now that the following things bother... Read more Chevron

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Stephanie

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I am 29. I have four children under 10, and I am a Librarian.

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posted 12/08/2008, comments (3)

Getting Support From Family and Friends

I am having a tough time getting my fiancee to realize how badly I am hurting. He knows about the RA, but just doesn't seem to understand the seriousness, or how extreme the pain is. We have four kids together, and a home, and he gets grumpy when I don't feel like doing things I need to do. I put things off a lot due to flareups. Although... Read more Chevron

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tlhart4464

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posted 11/29/2008, comments (6)

Looking for any advice

I was diagnosed with RA in April 2008. I have been on methtrexate, prednisone, voltarn, plaquil, and Humeria for the past two months. The pain and stiffiness just isn't getting any better. My doctor keeps telling me it takes time, but I am taking all of this and not feeling any better. I have been reading the information on... Read more Chevron

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ifranz

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (4)

The benefits of exercise

I was diagnosed with RA about a year ago. I was an avid runner and triathlete through my 20s and early 30s. Now at 40 I've been away from any serious training for a few years and I've added a few extra pounds. The first six months with my RA diagnosis hit me pretty hard physically and emotionally, even though I was... Read more Chevron

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Twinkisses4me

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I am 34 years old..I have had RA for almost 9 years

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posted 06/18/2008, comments (0)

Today I feel like 100

Some days are just better than others. I did get some running in, with a lot of walk breaks, but still it was exercise. I then painted the fence. My wrists are killing me now. I feel like such a baby. Why do we do these things to ourselves. I think I try to pretend I can do the things that others without the... Read more Chevron

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