Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Interested In "Rheumatoid arthritis"

Booboo711

Male Aircraft Mechanic and Reliability Analyst Living with RA

posted 09/18/2009, comments (4)

From Top Level Athlete to RA Depression and the beginning of the comeback trail

When I was 17 years old I joined the United States Army and found myself in basic training. I enjoyed the challenge and yes it was stressful. I thrived on being an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Armor crew member. I also enjoyed the physical part as well as the mental part of being on the tip of the spear. After basic I was assigned to Bravo Company... Read more Chevron

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gina5595

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Almost 41, mother of 3, diagnosed with RA for 1 year

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posted 09/17/2009, comments (3)

Slow it down!

Ok, I am experiencing VERY fast joint disfiguration. I am really starting to worry. it seems like every day I find a new lump starting. I have one finger that is curving out. I have done everything they have told me to do since I was diagnosed a year ago. Am I missing something here? Is the Remicade going to stop this from happening?

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Alma

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My husband is 29 years old and got diagnosed with RA 2 months ago

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posted 09/10/2009, comments (4)

??? about taking enbrel and have a cold.

My husband is on Enbrel for Rheumatiod arthritis and just came down with a cold, sinus headache, and runny nose. I tried calling his Rheumy, but they are closed until Monday. Should he still inject tomorrow? He is on the 50mg pen injector once a week.

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RAPrincipal

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female, 59, elementary school principal in California

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posted 09/07/2009, comments (2)

Comfort Tip for RA in the morning

I was just diagnosed with RA. Pain is at its worse in the morning. I moved my craftmatic bed back into my bedroom. It makes it so much easier to get out of bed with the least pain. Moving around early in the morning, a little exercise, coffee, breakfast and meds help me get my motor running.

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Ching Chan

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posted 09/05/2009, comments (6)

To lose the joy of eating...

I am currently taking methotrexate. At first, I would experience an ulcer here or there. Usually I'll get an ulcer in my mouth. Lately, its been increasing in severity. Currently I have 5 ulcers on my tongue and one on my lip. It hurts, to say the least. My tongue looks so dreadful, like its decaying. My doctor says its a common side... Read more Chevron

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