Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Interested In "Joint Replacement"

TamMae

Married, living with RA for many years.

posted 04/23/2009, comments (5)

The BIG Decision

So, thanks to happening upon this site last night in my quest for more info on the TNF-inhibitors, I have made my decision. Next week when I go to my rheumy, I'm going to ask for Enbrel. He's probably going to pass out. Seriously, though, I am going to present my reasoning thus far, (feedback will be appreciated). When I was... Read more Chevron

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Laura

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43 year old suffering with RA

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posted 02/24/2009, comments (20)

Looking for support

Hello, I am a person (43 yr old female) suffering with RA. Not sure if I am in the right place or not, but am looking for support/information. Considering at this time a fusion or joint replacement. Anyone out there dealing with the same problem? I would love to talk.

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anklemania

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live on Vancouver Island Canada, love my volunteer work

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posted 02/16/2009, comments (4)

Heart Involvement

Hi, I'm also wondering if the exhaustion may have something to do with heart involvement. My heart seems to be palpitating this past week and it's almost loud - I can hear it in my ears! It flutters sometimes to. Should I be concered about this??

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Christine Miller

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In Remission from JRA, Active April 2006 to February 2009

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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 Chevron

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Margie

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posted 02/04/2009, comments (10)

hip surgery

Had RA,since 03& OA since 07 which really put a damper into thing. Then I stared having problem with my hip area. On both sides,but the right side was the worst.Well it when on.. Until I was diagnose with Addison disease,in 08. The Dr. put me on prednisone for the Addison and said there was nothing eles for it. Then I stared having... Read more Chevron

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