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

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Sara Nash

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Young, single professional in New York City

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posted 10/28/2009, comments (17)

Do We Look Sick to You?

The winter after I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis was one of the hardest for me. Living in New York City can be brutal no matter the season, but what made that winter even more difficult was the fact that because my disease was practically invisible; no stranger ever came to my rescue to open a door I couldn't push open or to give up a... Read more Chevron

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Ellen

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BA-Music, MM-Music Theory, married with 1 daughter, 25...

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posted 10/14/2009, comments (3)

Not the R-word but some good news....and a question/ about the emotional side of RA

Allow me to share some good news. Just got some blood test results, and for the first time, my neutrophils are on the low end of normal (they're the inflammatory white blood cells...). It's good for RA, yet I wouldn't want them to go any lower (because they also protect against bacterial infection)! and this is 7 days... Read more Chevron

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bucko27

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retired 2nd grade teacher

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posted 08/27/2009, comments (10)

acupuncture or massage therapy

Hello all- Well, the last 2 weeks have been interesting ones for me. First, my shoulder flared up. It was very painful and I couldn't sleep. Went to the doc and to my rheumy. The doc gave me "Michael Jackson" drugs for the pain and my rheumy put me on Lyrica. As if I am not taking enough stuff already!!! I decided to try a... Read more Chevron

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TEE

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posted 07/27/2009, comments (2)

"What's goin on with me?"

Hi everyone. I thought I'll write, because I have couple things on my mind. I got my blood work back and the doctor said my Sed rate was 22. I dont understand because both of my knees are swollen and painful. I also was diagnose with OA. Could this be coming from the OA? I am changing my Rheumy because she swears the Enbrel and... Read more Chevron

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StarHill13

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posted 06/25/2009, comments (9)

Chronic Fatigue

I don't know what to do. I just can't take this anymore. I can handle the joint pain, but I'm just so tired all the time I feel like I'm dying. Doctors can't find anything wrong with me other than RA. The last time I told my rheumatologist how I felt she pretty much blew me off. She said RA causes you to get worn out easily, but it should'nt make... Read more Chevron

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