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

Tom Ensley

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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suestang68

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posted 07/08/2009, comments (6)

back to work

I recently returned to work after a 3 month medical leave, which was originaly suppose to be a year, then 6 months. I was feeling so good, doing nothing but resting, that I felt guilty. Like, "hey, I'm not really sick". Then the state that I work for, like many, threatened layoffs, and all kinds of cuts. I got scared and... Read more Chevron

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teacher/librarian and mom of arthritis sufferer

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posted 06/28/2009, comments (6)

Teen with PA

My daughter has been on methotrexate for almost 6 months and we still don't see any change. She has Psoriatic Arthritis and I am concerned with her moods. She is really down on the days she is hurting and sleeping a lot. Sometimes I just wonder if it's because she's 16 (the teen thing) or if it's the arthritis. Any suggestions from those who have... Read more Chevron

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Go_rilla

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posted 04/13/2009, comments (12)

Is is just me?

I have had severe RA for over a year now and really have not had a pain free day yet. I am wondering do others find there spouses or others family lacking compassion. I realize I look the same and so because of that I am expected to do the same things. If pain is mentioned, a general comment is made... Read more Chevron

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Gloria

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I was diagnosed with RA almost 2 yrs ago.

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posted 01/12/2009, comments (8)

I need help!

Okay I am new to this site, I have been told by my doctors to try to find a support group that can help me deal with the RA. I am at my wits end. I can barely walk, there seems to be no "flares" for me but a constant situation of almost unbearable pain. I work full time as an insurance agent so I am in and out of the car daily,... Read more Chevron

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