Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "prednisone"

Eddie

IT Professional, diagnosed in 1998.

posted 10/16/2009, comments (4)

Enbrel a real miracle drug for 10 + yrs but last 30 days have been the worse.

Hello all, I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 33 (44 now). My Rheumy at the time back in 1999 insisted we begin by treating my RA very aggressively and prescribed Enbrel, MTX and Celebrex. Being that Enbrel was brand new to the market and I hated injections I was more than against any injections. As the months went by, approx 2-3, I was... Read more Chevron

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Feels like the TinMan

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LOVING PREDNISONE!! i can ride again! yay !!

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (12)

Express yourself with an RA tattoo

I across a couple of (comical) tattoos that express our fight with RA. Hopefully, it brings a smile to your face as it did mine! ~Desiree

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Apache Jones

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Age 66, officially diagnosed 8 years ago, immediate remission.

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (3)

Hello, Group. I am having my first flare

I was in remission for 8 years experiecing nothing but mild aches and pains, nothing that alarmed me at my tender age of 66. Then about 10 days ago, my left foot on top started hurting like the dickens. I weathered it out for 9 days and then folded and went to the doctor. He said it was my RA flaring up and not gout (that I... Read more Chevron

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Booboo711

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Male Aircraft Mechanic and Reliability Analyst Living with RA

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posted 09/18/2009, comments (4)

From Top Level Athlete to RA Depression and the beginning of the comeback trail

When I was 17 years old I joined the United States Army and found myself in basic training. I enjoyed the challenge and yes it was stressful. I thrived on being an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Armor crew member. I also enjoyed the physical part as well as the mental part of being on the tip of the spear. After basic I was assigned to Bravo Company... Read more Chevron

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MJK

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Have had arthritis for a while since I was 18 now i'm almost 23

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posted 09/13/2009, comments (11)

Pregnancy and Arthritis

My husband nad I want to have a baby. I got off my methotrexate about 4 weeks ago and am feeling the pain. My gynecologist said I need to get off my other meds too. The ones I need to get off of are my Naproxen and Zyrtec. I'm more concerned about the Naproxen, it seems to be the only thing keeping me together. I take... Read more Chevron

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