People Who Are Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Ellen Galo

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Home for the Holidays - or - Who moved my Spoons??

Hi all - I am herewith signing back into the world after 5 days (4 nights) at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital/Hotel (did you know they come from the same root word? along with hospice, hostel, etc... After a week of brutal flu my husband and I were getting better - we thought! Well, we were in for a big surprise. Thursday night Dec... Read more Chevron

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Cathy, Health Guide

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I was diagnosed with RA in 2004.

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Moving Beyond Rheumatoid Arthritis

Two years ago I made some dramatic changes in my life. I returned to medications and once again tweaked my diet to one that I feel will last a lifetime. The combination of medications and diet has been good. For the most part, the inflammation in my body has calmed down and I am able to enjoy life doing just about anything I set my mind on doing.... Read more Chevron

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Ratnapriya

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Controlling pain sensation by mind body tuning.

Nowadays it is accepted that it is possible to tune your mind to the needs of your body. The role of the HPA axis (hypothalamus pitutary and adrenal axis) is being recognized behind several diseases common examples being fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Tuning HPA often can be achieved by tuning your mind teaching it to relax, sweeping... Read more Chevron

posted 09/26/2012, comments (8)|

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Laurie

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Freedom to return to some of my old life!

Hi RA Family Two really great things happened to me last week - one is with my RA. I've been diagnosed only 2.5 years and sometimes I'm still very angry. At least I don't have to go to work anymore, and my kids have their own kids and homes, so I really feel for all you young moms and working moms living with RA. I... Read more Chevron

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Rena

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I am 46. I love camping, riding 4-wheelers and snowmobiles, crocheting, quilting, cooking and listening to all kinds of music. I have three little dogs who are great support for me. I love this site and all the people here. I have learned so much and look forward to learning more. Love many, trust few and always paddle your own canoe. :)

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Keeping my chin up by sharing.

Just thought that I would share some information leading up to my surgery on July 2, 2012. Maybe it will help someone. :) I have had symptoms of this evil tumor inside my spinal cord in my neck for about 8 years. It was located at T1, C8 and C7 vertebra in my spine. This... Read more Chevron

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