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

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Lene Andersen

posted 11/04/2009, comments (9)

Giving & Receiving Care: The Challenges

I get by with a little help from my friends. - The Beatles What does it do to a relationship if you can't storm off in a huff after a fight with your significant other because you may need to help them go to the bathroom first? And what does it do to a relationship if you feel you can't get angry at your partner because you'll need to pee... Read more Chevron

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Penner

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posted 05/11/2009, comments (3)

managing the pain

I am still waiting to get in the see my rheumatologist ( June 23rd) and over the past few weeks I have a dull but always there pain in my wrists and knuckles. It is affecting my everyday life.. there have been days that I can barely tie my kids shoes...... Is there anything to help with the pain that I can get over the... Read more Chevron

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Roshni

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posted 05/03/2009, comments (2)

A fresh perspective.

The first thing we try to do is to "deny" that we are in pain. Deny that we need treatment. Deny that anything worse could happen. Then when the pain is unbearable and our joints start to wilt, we do the "why me?". The truth is there is no answer. For me personally, the journey has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. I was reacting well... Read more Chevron

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Donnchaidh

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posted 07/25/2008, comments (0)

Donnchaidh

I was first diagnosed with JRA at the age of three, though my condition was caused by an infection that has compromised my left foot. From the age of 3 to 16 I was perscribed a variety of NSAIDS resulting in a lot of stomach problems and a hyper sensitivity to drugs. Since then I have run through the gament of drugs but I have not been... Read more Chevron

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caffey

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posted 11/02/2007, comments (2)

question re. back pain and fm and ra

I am new here and I have 2 questions. 1. I have herniated L4 L5 with neuropathy both feet and for the past 2 months sicatica down the rt. leg. One of the things my pain doctor keeps talking about is inflamation at SI joint which ra pts. get. I am not understanding that as I thought that ra doesn't affect the back. 2. My second... Read more Chevron

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