All People Who Are Living In "OH"
posted 10/07/2009, comments (57)
Fired By My Rheumie!
I have been "let go" by my Rheumatologist. This is very new to me. I've never been "fired" by a doctor before! It's also frustrating as all get out! I was diagnosed with RA on 4/24/09. My Rheumie put me on Methotrexate 2.5mg 6 pills per week. I started feeling better. But I still had pain. Rheumie then upped my Methotrexate from 6 pills per... Read more
posted 09/18/2009, comments (4)
From Top Level Athlete to RA Depression and the beginning of the comeback trail
When I was 17 years old I joined the United States Army and found myself in basic training. I enjoyed the challenge and yes it was stressful. I thrived on being an M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank Armor crew member. I also enjoyed the physical part as well as the mental part of being on the tip of the spear. After basic I was assigned to Bravo Company... Read more
posted 03/14/2009, comments (13)
Leanin to the left
Hi everyone! I am new here and although my doc is either not sure or unwilling to say, if i have RA, he told me to start taking etodolac and gave me a shot of depromed. It helped a lot. now its been a month, and starting to feel pain again, so i am assuming my body is building tolereance to etodolac? i am 400 mg once a day. Is anyone taking this?... Read more
posted 03/08/2009, comments (26)
Newly Diagnosed with RA
Hello All! and thank you for taking the time to read my post. After a 3 1/2 year struggle and a second opinion, I have recently been diagnosed with RA. I am a 38 year old mother, wife, & artist. I am trying to cope every day with my diagnosis and what my future holds. Some days are definately better that others. But I... Read more
