Rheumatoid Arthritis - People Who Are Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

oftentired

posted 10/27/2009, comments (10)

Disability approved anyone??????

Hello all......I know we are all in the same neighborhood of RA and I was just wondering if it's possible to get approved for disability. What are the chances?? I cannot keep a job anymore and cannot get even close because of my attendance. I am absolutely at my wits end. I have applied for disability and don't... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/26/2009, comment (1)

Insecticides linked to PA

I found this very interesting. When I was first diagnosed with RA 20 years ago I had been working in a nursery for 7 years. I had been exposed to strong insecticides and other chemicals on a daily basis. This article sure has me wondering now about this now. Thoughts to ponder....

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posted 10/24/2009, comments (3)

Diagnosed Aug 09

I thought everyone who was over the age of 50 was in the kind of pain I was. Then I was diagnosed with RA. I have to admit I was relieved...but at the same time upset. I am a nurse. I understand what having RA means. I was hoping it was something I could easily fix. ... Read more Chevron

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Chris

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posted 10/24/2009, comments (5)

Methotextrate and burning muscle pain, stiffness

I am newly diagnosed with RA. I have been prescribed Methotextrate, 4 tabs once a week. I have only taken 2 dosages so far, no relief yet. My question is how soon before I start to feel some relief? Also, does RA cause burning muscle pain. I have constant muscle stiffness all over my body, and sometimes the muscle... Read more Chevron

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Tom Ensley

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posted 10/23/2009, comments (5)

pain came back worse

i started the enbrel shot a little over a month ago, i am still on the meth. just a few days after my first shot i felt better, and after the second shot i felt even better yet! man was i happy! so i stoped the steroids and for the past two weeks i have felt great... on the road to recovery right! well just yesterday i flared up and i hurt... Read more Chevron

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