Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Living In "CA"

Rita

posted 10/29/2009, comments (11)

Experience with Ankylosing Spondilitis Onset

Hi, My son who is 13 was recently diagnosed with having a gene for SA but Rheumy said it does not mean that he will get it. However, he has been experiencing RA symptons in his hands and feet along with back pain and weakeness in his legs. It appears that it maybe the onset of AS? From what I have read it's difficult to diagnose... Read more Chevron

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Destiny

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love riding horses and now dont know what is going to happen?

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posted 09/30/2009, comments (6)

8 yrs of thinkin i was a lazy a@# and my weight was the cause of pain

Im here for some support and understanding I am newly diagn. and not on meds as of yet ,..can not get a break from this flare up as they call it,can some one give me some advise or something.I have had the gastric bypass 6 months ago so inflamitory s I can not take .... so im told,as for my mental well bieng im pissed ,depressed, woes me, pity in... 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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Gridiron Granny

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Wife, mom and grandma taking my life back from the clutches of RA

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posted 07/17/2009, comments (4)

It's Just NOT FAIR!!!!

I know, I know! I've told my kids a hundred times (each) that life isn't fair blah blah blah...but geez! The RA always gets it's own way. ALWAYS. And there is no 'mom' to mediate the issue. I have lots of people on my side, from my wonderful husband to my oh-so-patient-with-this-patient rheumatologist, but that doesn't matter. RA -100 / Beth - 0!... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/01/2009, comments (3)

Marathons (7) RA (0)

This weekend was San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon. Before Ra I was a person that did nothing in the way of exercise. Running was regression in my eyes, with cars and bikes why run? Now in remission for a few years there is still days my joints remind me of the battle inside. I keep my immune system down by running myself... Read more Chevron

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