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

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posted 06/21/2009, comments (11)

doctor visit thursday

well I had to go to get x-rays on thursday and to my dissmay I was told I have also been diagnosed with emphazima now Im 54 years old I work full time and yes unfortunetly Im a smoker I dont enjoy it but I cant seem to quit my doctor told me if my oxegen level doesnt change in 6 weeks Im on oxegen for the rest of my life he perscibed me 3 new meds... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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In Remission from JRA, Active April 2006 to February 2009

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posted 02/10/2009, comments (6)

Wrist splints for Arthritis: JIA, Kids and Splints

In my last post, I wrote about the benefits and drawbacks of wearing splints and tried to give some suggestions for complying with a splinting regimen. I also thought that it might be helpful to talk about splinting for kids, and from a kid's perspective. Splinting is a major treatment modality for kids. While it offers... Read more Chevron

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Janet

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I am 55, live in MA with husband and two golden retrievers.

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posted 09/21/2008, comments (0)

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My name is Janet. I have had RA for about 2.5 years now, and since 2001 I have had RSD(which is in remission for now). I was always a very active person but now, unfortunately, much of my previous activities are very limited. I haven't worked in 4yrs. having been layed of from my previous position of 11yrs., becuase of... Read more Chevron

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terry

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posted 09/03/2007, comment (1)

waiting for a miracle

Hello my name is terry, and I'm living w/ RA since I was 16 years old. It has been quite an adventure for me, because I don't do a lot of thing that a normal person would do. However, I do try to make the best of it. It is vetry painful but I think it is an Illness that reminds you to live life to the fullest. I'm 35 years now and my... Read more Chevron

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Jennsa

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posted 08/24/2007, comments (4)

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Living with RA isnt easyby Friday, August 24, 2007Hi I would like to share my experience with living with Ra with others who have the same disease,it helps to know that you are not alone battling this illness.I have had RA for 15 years and tried numerous medications,I am lucky in that I dont have deformity in any joints as yet,although my right... Read more Chevron

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