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

Twinkisses4me

I have had RA for 9 years

posted 12/24/2008, comments (5)

Mediterrnean Diet

Anyone? Do you eat a certain diet to help..I know certain things make me flare and I am trying to see if others feel the same way. I am going to be trying this diet. I am not overweight anymore but would like to see if there is a difference. I know right now that the following things bother... Read more Chevron

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Valerie

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posted 10/28/2008, comment (1)

Pain a day at a time...

Hello! I am new to this site and let me tell you what a relief it is to talk with others feeling the same pains that I am. I was diagnosed about 7 years ago through knee surgery. I had major swelling in my left knee and horrible pain (I couldn't even get off of the floor without help); my doctors didn't know what was wrong, so the... Read more Chevron

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Kelley

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many diagnosis since 25 now I know it is RA. Hate it

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posted 10/11/2008, comments (4)

methotrexate

Has anyone experienced horrid side effects from methotrexate? I was on it for awhile and it made me bruise everywhere. Also, after taking it, I felt like I had the flu for days. When you have RA, giving up days is painfully sad. I have enough time taken from flare ups that come way too often. Remicade made... Read more Chevron

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carly752

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5 years with RA, hypothyroidism, sjogren's syndrome & IBS

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posted 10/09/2008, comments (2)

My history with RA

At the ripe old age of 15 I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis & hypothyroidism (hashimotos.) I have since graduated to regular old rheumatoid arthritis, and been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Sjogrens Syndrome and seasonal allergies. My medications include humira, methotrexate, folic acid, zyrtec, restasis,... Read more Chevron

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Damien

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mom of 3 toddlers diagnosed after my 4 year old was bord

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posted 09/02/2008, comments (0)

Ms. Damien

Has anyone ever had a flare up after dental work (putting in fillings) i am 33 and have not had to have any dental work since I was seven. I recently replaced my fillings since they were cracking and ever since then have felt really inflammed (low grade fever, fatigue, hand and foot pain). I added celebrex to my Enbrel and... Read more Chevron

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