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

mkmac4

Married, 4 adult kids, 7 grandkids and a dog named Solomon

posted 09/11/2008, comments (6)

Living RA Style

I have had RA since my late 20's. I received prednisone but had to many side effects so they took me off the drug. My RA sort of went into remission for awhile and I was lucky with that. Then back about 10 years ago, it decided to rear it's ugly head again and with a vengence. Now, I had no medical insurance and I was stuck. Some people from our... Read more Chevron

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GratefulMama1680

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posted 08/03/2008, comments (4)

sleep has alot to do with it!

So for months i have been trying to figure out how to keep blood flow to my hands at night because they are the ones that are still givivn me problems. I noticed last night i layed on my back with my right leg kida in a bent 4 i put my right wrist and hand on my thigh where it was comfortable and in the first 5 minutes my pain started to go... Read more Chevron

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Maria

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posted 04/10/2008, comments (16)

It just doesn't ever go away, does it?

I have been living with this for the past 10 years, I'm 39 years old now and everyday is an uphill battle for me. I have been on some heavy medications throughout the years, and my doctor continues to start me on something new when the old stuff seems to stop working. The pain never goes away and it's hard for anyone who... Read more Chevron

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Shearleath

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posted 12/17/2007, comments (19)

Another day with R.A.

Today I woke up feeling o.k. trying to prepare my mind and body for work, so much thats needed to be done around the house before I set out on my journey to work, really not looking forward to having to put on a new face at work, seeming how people expect meto be chipper, and I am usually the one to cheer every one else up. Is there anyone out... Read more Chevron

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Kirsten

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shoe blogger, former middle school teacher, mom to two boys

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posted 10/22/2007, comments (2)

Comfortable Shoes

Having lived with RA for 11 years, I've had my share of foot problems ranging from talonavicular fusion (bone fusion in my forefoot), bunions, metatarsalgia..blah blah blah. I've just started a blog dedicated to comfortable yet stylish shoes for women. Obviously not all the shoes featured would be comfortable on every foot; but it might... Read more Chevron

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