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

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posted 12/07/2007, comments (10)

I am starting on Enbrel on 12/12/07

My name is Suzanne and I was diagnosed with RA at age 24. At age 36 I had a total knee replacement. I am currently taking methotrexate 2.5mg 8 pills,plaquenil 200 mg 2x daily and azulfidine 500mg 2x daily. I will be starting enbrel on 12/12/07 and will do first injection in doctor's office then weekly at home. My co-pay for three months supply... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/12/2007, comments (2)

Foot and ankle stiffness

I was diagnosed with RA almost 3 years ago. Over the last 6 months or so, my feet and ankles are stiff, painful and unable to bear weight when I wake up or if I'm sitting for a while . Once I walk for a few minutes, it slowly goes away, and I can walk normally. What is this? My rheumatologist wouldn't take... Read more Chevron

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Robin

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posted 09/21/2007, comments (10)

Recipe for rum soaked raisins

I read someplace that eating rum soaked raisins helps with the rheumatoid arthritis. Does anyone have this recipe? Has anyone tried it? Does it really help? Thanks! Robin

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Dianne

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posted 07/17/2007, comments (0)

Diet and RA

In an effort to try to have control over something in my life, I've decided that maybe I will try changing my diet to improve the RA symptoms. The Humira is not doing what I thought it would.... Anyone have any suggestions for learning about suggested diets for those with the disease?

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posted 06/13/2007, comments (4)

I have my good days and bad days living with RA

Hi everyone I am a 44 year old female who was diagnosed with RA in 1998. I am currently on humira and methotrexate. I have noticed since i have been on humira the last two years my symptoms have improvedgreatly.Every now and then i have problems with my knees,i will wake up in the morning and my knee will be very swollen and painful. My... Read more Chevron

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