Rheumatoid Arthritis - People Who Are Friend/Family

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posted 01/11/2009, comments (0)

family member just confirmed advanced stages of RA

My aunt is in advanced stages of RA the doctor says. This past few days her kidneys were failing and had to be rushed to the hospital and she was in exrutiating pain! Well after medication and good food therapy, her kidneys are back to normal and she's on meds. She is at a state where she's scared and dont have much information on the disease, her... Read more Chevron

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lainey22

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posted 12/18/2008, comments (2)

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My mom has RA and is wondering about how others are dealing with the expense involved with taking humira. Are there any programs out there that can help offset some of the crazy costs? Her out of pocket is ridiculous and there are no medical plans that we have found who will cover much of the cost. Thanks!

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posted 12/01/2008, comment (1)

Bride invents an exercise game to get in shape for her wedding and it now helps manage her RA

I'd like to share a story about my daughter, Vicki, and how a game she invented to get in shape for her wedding is now managing her RA. Vicki's story - In 1998, Vicki Sorensen, invented a fitness game to motivate her fiancé and herself - both wannabe exercisers - to exercise at least 3 days a week for the 8 weeks... Read more Chevron

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Alyssa2009

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I am 17 and my mom was diagnosed with RA when I was 5

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posted 11/11/2008, comments (6)

Emotional and Financial Challenges of Rheumatoid Arthritis

My name is Alyssa, I am 17 years old and a senior in high school. My mother was diagnosed with RA in March of 1995 and living with it has affected me a lot as well. At my high school we do what is called a senior project (research paper, physical product, visual presentation) which is required of us to graduate. The topic I chose... Read more Chevron

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Kristina

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posted 08/04/2008, comments (2)

Having a tough time with medications!

So, my mother-in-law is having a tough time with her medication. She has developed a rash over her arms and legs that is causing severe itching. Also her skin has thinned a lot so when she scratches she bleeds very easily. Another thing is she bruises so easily. She had a bruise the size of a fist on her arm and when I asked her... Read more Chevron

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