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posted 02/10/2009, comments (6)
Wrist splints for Arthritis: JIA, Kids and Splints
In my last post, I wrote about the benefits and drawbacks of wearing splints and tried to give some suggestions for complying with a splinting regimen. I also thought that it might be helpful to talk about splinting for kids, and from a kid's perspective. Splinting is a major treatment modality for kids. While it offers... Read more
posted 01/17/2009, comments (21)
Need to know about the RA Factor blood test. Normal is 0-20 and I scored a 72. Is this super-high?
Hello, my name is Lorrie and I desperately need some answers. A little background: Healthy as a horse and a gym-rat until age 38. At 39, I got stage 2 invasive breast cancer, due to having the BRCA 1 gene. (No lymph node involvement!!) Subsequently, I had a double mastectomy and a total hysterectomy. The cancer was a breeze, except... Read more
posted 01/10/2009, comments (0)
treating RA and ank spond.
I have been living with R A since i was 18, I also have anklosing spondulitis. For the last year i have been on a programme of methotrexate and remicade. When i was first offered remicade i was aware of all the concerns regarding the treatment but since being on it and because of the ank spond i am on a higher dose it has been wonderfull and i... Read more
posted 12/18/2008, comments (0)
