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

BretN

posted 09/04/2008, comment (1)

Humira clinical trial to study disadvantages of a singular monthly dose (80mg) instead of bi-weekly

Next week (9/10) I will participate in a clinical trial, double-blind study that compares 80mg dosing of Humira, once/month VS. normal 40mg dosing every 2 weeks or a placebo dose. I've never been on Humira, so I'm hoping for some improvements in slowing the progression of this disease and reduction of pain without too much of the... Read more Chevron

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Gizelle Sullivan

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Just living life to the best of my ability! with joy

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posted 08/30/2008, comments (2)

Some Anniversaries aren't so sweet.

15 months since I started symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and one year since i was diagnosed. I thought the longer I had to deal with this. The easier it would get. Wow, I was so wrong. Well I guess some things have gotten easier. I remember my medication better than i did at first. and I don't cry anymore when i know i have to have... Read more Chevron

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becki

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posted 04/25/2008, comments (4)

Becki's RA Journey... my story p1

I was initially diagnosed with RA last month (3/27) after seeing the head of the Rheumatology department at Cleveland Clinic Fl. Prior to seeing him I saw doctor after doctor trying to figure out what was wrong with me. I have had bad wrist pain on my right hand for months but around early to mid Feb it got so bad I couldn't even move... Read more Chevron

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faithL

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posted 04/13/2008, comments (3)

When your Doctor only treats the disease

So, now that the shock of being diagnosed with an auto-immune disease has worn off, I am closely looking at my healthcare situation and analysing my options. When I was refered to a Rheumatologist my presenting symptoms were burning joint pain, stiffness, and exhaustion. Lab results were positive for RF, ANA, and another... Read more Chevron

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Angie

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posted 12/10/2007, comments (9)

would like to hear from anyone responding to Orencia

My RA is out of control. I'm going into my seventh year of this disease. I was not diagnoised until I met with my fifth Rheumatologist, 4 1/2 years into the disease. I have just finished 9 months of Humira & 18 months of Prednisone. Had to discontinue using Prednisone because of the nasty side effects -... Read more Chevron

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