Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Interested In "Chronic Pain"

Angel

posted 11/17/2009, comments (3)

Got a ? about RF

I have a ? about rheumatoid factor. I recently recd my blood work results from my rheumy. My RF factor is at 160 though the rest of my blood work looked pretty good. Note I had been taking Prednisone about a week before this blood test. When I was first referred to a rheumatologist by my regular md my RF was at 28. So, I guess my question is... Read more Chevron

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Seth Ginsberg

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posted 07/20/2009, comments (4)

Can You Swallow This?

I try not to take things for granted in this world. Out of all of my friends, I seem to be the one who is always most thankful for the little things and big things alike - from the weather to subway efficiency to (relative) world peace, and everything in between. Yet, the other day, I realized one thing I have taken for granted for many years, and... Read more Chevron

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Melinda Winner

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posted 05/30/2009, comments (4)

Accepting Rheumatoid Arthritis

Acceptance may be one of the toughest things one faces in life. Some need to accept a new family member or a loss of a loved one, others a boss that is a real Jerk and then there are people like myself that have to accept pain and sickness. Whatever it is you need to accept it never seems easy. My Mother used to tell me you live to you die. I have... Read more Chevron

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Cindy

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posted 08/14/2008, comments (2)

My neighbor with RA told me she is in remission. How can this be?

My neighbor that was diagnosed iwth RA this past year, told me the other day that she is now in remission. How can this be? I was diagnosed almost 7 years ago and I haven't found any combination of drugs yet that even take care of my pain. I have been on dozens of different drugs over the years and they have never been able to get my... Read more Chevron

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