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

pldlpn

diagnosed in August 2009

posted 10/24/2009, comments (3)

Diagnosed Aug 09

I thought everyone who was over the age of 50 was in the kind of pain I was. Then I was diagnosed with RA. I have to admit I was relieved...but at the same time upset. I am a nurse. I understand what having RA means. I was hoping it was something I could easily fix. ... Read more Chevron

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Ruth

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posted 10/22/2009, comments (3)

dietary changes

I have a question for people who have stated that they have been helping their RA with dietary changes. I have seen a lot of info stating that cutting out wheat is helpful, does anyone know what is the protein in the wheat that is suspected? I ask that because it would make a difference as to what grains are substituted. I was recently... Read more Chevron

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Lisacap

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Recently diagnosed with RA and on Methotrexate

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posted 08/07/2009, comments (3)

New to all this...

Hi all. Well I am new to all this and have read some positings etc. on here and even posted a comment (which I have never done before) but I think I just need to vent....I have been on Methotrex for 5 weeks, prednisone, folic acid, and lots of other things. I have quite an extensive medical history. Very, very, long starting with... Read more Chevron

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ladyruth60mn

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posted 01/07/2008, comment (1)

THE Pain!!

I have really been in pain since Christmas , the pain med i am taking helps some but when i wake up the next day i'm almost in tears trying to get out of bed, I am taking care of an 8yr.old nephew and i really enjoy doing this but these days i can't enjoy anything , my toes, foot, hands and ankle hurts My ankles hurts... Read more Chevron

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davisrt

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posted 10/30/2007, comment (1)

Just diagnosed--treatments?

I am a 64 yr-old man just diagnosed with RA. My physician has me on 15 mgs. predisone per day for 30 days and is then moving me to methatrexate. Is this a typical treatment process and is there anything I should be asking him?Thank you.

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