Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Interested In "Weight Loss"

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posted 10/07/2009, comments (57)

Fired By My Rheumie!

I have been "let go" by my Rheumatologist. This is very new to me. I've never been "fired" by a doctor before! It's also frustrating as all get out! I was diagnosed with RA on 4/24/09. My Rheumie put me on Methotrexate 2.5mg 6 pills per week. I started feeling better. But I still had pain. Rheumie then upped my Methotrexate from 6 pills per... Read more Chevron

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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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posted 02/13/2009, comments (10)

Need Remission Reality Check

I've heard that us RA patients can have remissions but after 4 years with it, I haven't had one. 1st year did the steroids as needed, then went on to Methotrexate, then onto Humira for the last 2-3. Right now I do the Metho. once a week, Humira every 2 weeks, steroids as needed, Celebrex rarely, pain meds as needed. I have seen improvements... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/03/2008, comments (6)

Sometimes we've just got to pay the piper!

I've just returned from a really nice time camping! I love to camp. I really enjoy a "more promative type camping" as apposed to a "go to a camp ground type camping". I went up and parked at a creek in the mountains in my little 11" 1960 vintage camp trailer. I say "mostly primative"... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/30/2008, comments (2)

Some Anniversaries aren't so sweet.

15 months since I started symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and one year since i was diagnosed. I thought the longer I had to deal with this. The easier it would get. Wow, I was so wrong. Well I guess some things have gotten easier. I remember my medication better than i did at first. and I don't cry anymore when i know i have to have... Read more Chevron

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