Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "prilosec"

pldlpn

diagnosed in August 2009

posted 10/24/2009, comments (3)

Diagnosed Aug 09

I thought everyone who was over the age of 50 was in the kind of pain I was. Then I was diagnosed with RA. I have to admit I was relieved...but at the same time upset. I am a nurse. I understand what having RA means. I was hoping it was something I could easily fix. ... Read more Chevron

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tatagrn

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posted 07/01/2009, comments (2)

RA and Stress fractures

Ok so I am dealing with the fact of going on remicaide in a couple weeks. not to nervous now. I have read alot of and gotten advise from many.. So this is my new problem, well not new I have been dealing with this Stress fracture in my left foot (fourth metatarsal and cuboid bone) for over a year now. It won't heal. I have been using a bone... Read more Chevron

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countrygirl

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posted 03/30/2009, comments (7)

Changing meds

For 9 months, I've been taking 2,000 mg sulfasalazine daily, 1,000 mg naproxyn daily, added 7.5 mg methotrexate weekly a month ago, and recently increased methotrexate to 12.5 mg weekly. I'm still hurting!!! At what point do you move on to something else? How long does it normally take to get relief from... Read more Chevron

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Tennis Player

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posted 12/16/2008, comment (1)

Tennis Player living with RA

I am 41 years old, athletic, and a hard worker. I drive 2 hours a day back and forth to work, do all my own yard work (which consists of cutting grass and weed eating approximately six to eight hours every Saturday). I also play tennis about 4 hours a week. My 13 year old son is also into sports so I stay on the road... Read more Chevron

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