All People Who Are Taking "plaquenil"
posted 05/05/2009, comments (3)
Auto immune now effecting a nerve in my inner ear
Hello, Well its always something. I wanted to share my newest issue. I have been experiencing dizziness for several months now. I went to a ENT and after a few test they found that my nerve in the inner right ear is damaged. I have had no trama to my ear, so they are relating it to my auto immune desease. I currently have 2,so why not... Read more
posted 05/04/2009, comments (8)
Relationships?
Hi, I am new to this board, but unfortunately not new to RA. I was diagnosed in June 2007 with sero neg RA. I've had several reactions to different meds and I'm still not sure if the meds I'm on now are the right combination for me as I still am hurting daily. Ok, here's the question. My 7 yr marriage didn't survive the diagnosis and I have... Read more
posted 05/03/2009, comments (2)
A fresh perspective.
The first thing we try to do is to "deny" that we are in pain. Deny that we need treatment. Deny that anything worse could happen. Then when the pain is unbearable and our joints start to wilt, we do the "why me?". The truth is there is no answer. For me personally, the journey has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. I was reacting well... Read more
posted 04/13/2009, comments (12)
Is is just me?
I have had severe RA for over a year now and really have not had a pain free day yet. I am wondering do others find there spouses or others family lacking compassion. I realize I look the same and so because of that I am expected to do the same things. If pain is mentioned, a general comment is made... Read more
