Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Interested In "Physical Therapy"

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posted 10/02/2008, comments (7)

Nanci K..."livng" with RA

I feel your pain...REALLY!! I was diagnosed when I was 26 years old and had a 3 month old and a 4 year old. I lived in a great od two story house and I worked as a veterinary technician part time, a job I loved. It took a long time to come up with a diagnosis and (my family doc) when I was diagnosed (in 1978) I was told to take aspirin every 4... Read more Chevron

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I will soon be 48. Combo of Kidney Disease (stage 4) & R.A.

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posted 09/27/2008, comments (7)

My hubby found this site for me. Hello all.

This is my first post. I want all to know that I share in your pain, and your confusion. I was in the medical field for many years. It helped me understand my disease a little more. It is a nasty disease, and holds no predjudice. It can hit anyone at any age. I understand the frustration, anger and depression that comes with this... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/22/2008, comments (9)

Retirement at 45 may be my only option!

Hi, My name is Lindsey, I think I have just about had enough of all of this pain and discomfort. Nothing is really getting on top of it. I am on methotrexate, celebrex and panadeine forte. I do also take folic acid 6 days per week, a multi B and C, Omega3 and Muscleze (Mag). I am at 17.5mgs per week now on the... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/01/2008, comments (2)

13 and living with JRA

well i was diagnosed at the age of 3 and have been liveing withit it for a long time now i just wanted to meet people that share my stuggle and to know that there is some one out there with the same problem.

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posted 04/10/2008, comments (16)

It just doesn't ever go away, does it?

I have been living with this for the past 10 years, I'm 39 years old now and everyday is an uphill battle for me. I have been on some heavy medications throughout the years, and my doctor continues to start me on something new when the old stuff seems to stop working. The pain never goes away and it's hard for anyone who... Read more Chevron

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