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

MsFluttersBie

Ballancing What My Mind Wants to Do And What My Body Will Allow!

posted 03/20/2009, comments (11)

The Answer to All My Problems!

I have been strugling with my RA and Hyper Active Attention Defficite disorder. Smoking Marijuana used to calm me down and keep me focused, and my Flexeril used to keep me relaxed. But when I turned to my doctors they don't listen or take me seriously, Like I couldn't possibly Know enough to make medical decisions and observations about... Read more Chevron

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ChiquiDYKE

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posted 12/19/2008, comments (4)

Leflunomide (Arava)

Went for my blood lab and it came back ok. Doc decided not to put me back on MTX, but instead told me start on Leflunomide 20 mg/day. I started this past Monday and so far, no complaints. I've read there are a few side effects, hope it doesn't affect me. I'm still on Enbrel 50mg/week and taking it one day @ a... Read more Chevron

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tlhart4464

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posted 11/29/2008, comments (6)

Looking for any advice

I was diagnosed with RA in April 2008. I have been on methtrexate, prednisone, voltarn, plaquil, and Humeria for the past two months. The pain and stiffiness just isn't getting any better. My doctor keeps telling me it takes time, but I am taking all of this and not feeling any better. I have been reading the information on... Read more Chevron

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Alyssa2009

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I am 17 and my mom was diagnosed with RA when I was 5

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posted 11/11/2008, comments (6)

Emotional and Financial Challenges of Rheumatoid Arthritis

My name is Alyssa, I am 17 years old and a senior in high school. My mother was diagnosed with RA in March of 1995 and living with it has affected me a lot as well. At my high school we do what is called a senior project (research paper, physical product, visual presentation) which is required of us to graduate. The topic I chose... Read more Chevron

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tina

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posted 08/12/2008, comments (8)

Anyone else on Arava??

I have been on Arava for a little over a month...and I don't feel like it's doing a thing to help me!! I'm not as swollen as I had been, but I'm still in pain. I go back to my rheumy at the end of August for follow-up. I'm just wondering if anyone else has been on Arava and if it has helped...if so, how long before you noticed a... Read more Chevron

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