Rheumatoid Arthritis - People Who Are Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Perry Tomlinson

posted 10/06/2009, comment (1)

STAY HAPPY

SORRY ABOUT THE LONG SILENCE ,ME IM DOING WELL NORMAL THINGS ,AS IN WALKING TWICE A DAY WITH BARK .ONLY DRUGS IM ON ARE PREDNIZONE 5MG ,MOBIC 15MG ,MINOCYCLINE EVERY SECOND DAY RED WINE CINAMON AND HONEY,HIMALAYAN SALT.HOWEVER I DO MOST OF MY STUFF IN THE MORNING AND AVOID STRESS LIKE THE PLAGUE AND VIT D HOUR BEFORE CALSIUM ,AND HEAPS OF MUSIC... Read more Chevron

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Flika

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posted 10/05/2009, comment (1)

Thank-you for your words of hope

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded to my last post with advice and hope that really helped me to realize that others will help me carry this and I don't have to be so brave or alone all the time. I also wanted to thank Jane for sharing her talents in her comic strip it actually helped me explain this-RA to my husband Who for all his... Read more Chevron

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Rodney

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posted 10/04/2009, comments (9)

Hello fromanother RA sufferer.

Is this the place to post a quick note about myself? I have been recently diagnosed with RA by my GP but am scheduled to see a rheumatologist for further testing next month which is the earliest I can get an appointment. I have many questions about RA. so have been doing a lot of reading on the illness. I'm sure every individual has different... Read more Chevron

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Nan

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posted 10/04/2009, comments (3)

RA and menstrual cycles

In the last year I have noticed an increase in joint pain, headaches and just an overall crappy feeling when my period comes on. I have never had this problem in the past. My monthly cycles were always uneventful, normal and if there was any discomfort or cramping a motrin would handle it fine. Now it seems "Aunt Flo" is bringing on... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/03/2009, comments (3)

Phys. Ed teacher sad to give up job due to RA

Hi, I am 47 years old and have had RA for 8 years while being a P.E. teacher. It has been extremely difficult as my job requires a lot of physical activity. I have always loved my job and have done it for 24 years, but had to give it up as of yesterday. I have applied for disability and am waiting to hear if it will be approved. My body is a mess... Read more Chevron

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