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

Brenda

posted 11/19/2009, comments (2)

Does anyone know what Plaquenil will do to lab tests for ESR, CRP, and CCP IGG?

I had all sorts of joint pain and my Rheumatoid Factor was high. My doctor prescribed Plaquenil, which I took for four months prior to seeing a rheumatologist. The rheumatologist had me tested for ESR, CRP, and CCP IGG, which were all negative. I had also taken a weeks worth of corticosteroid 20 days... Read more Chevron

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Ching Chan

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posted 09/05/2009, comments (6)

To lose the joy of eating...

I am currently taking methotrexate. At first, I would experience an ulcer here or there. Usually I'll get an ulcer in my mouth. Lately, its been increasing in severity. Currently I have 5 ulcers on my tongue and one on my lip. It hurts, to say the least. My tongue looks so dreadful, like its decaying. My doctor says its a common side... Read more Chevron

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Alexandra1214

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Retired Administrative Asst. that now Trains & Shows Dogs!

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posted 09/04/2009, comments (3)

I Finally Got The Point .....My Summer Vacation (Part 2)

Ok ... let me see ... where did I leave off ... Oh yes ... Scared ... with a swollen leg/dog scratch wound seeing my newest doctor .. a wonderful Plastic Surgeon.. who just told me that I would be seeing him for awhile and skin grafts!!! After the doctor numbed the area .. he debried the area of dead skin and redressed my wound... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/31/2009, comments (2)

amyloidosis

Something that people with severe RA can have. It's very rare. I have rheumatoid vasculitis which is also rare. Anyway my rheumatologist noticed my tongue is getting larger and he wants to test me for this. He does that by taking a biopsy of fat from my abdomen. Just thought this was something to share so you can... Read more Chevron

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LovetoSkate

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posted 07/25/2009, comments (3)

Will never give up

Wanted to share with everyone that it is very possible to live with RA. Just to give you a quick update on myself. I was diagnosed with RA about 1 1/2 years ago (Seronegative RA). For 3 months, I could hardly walk when I woke up and could not turn on the water with my hands. After the 3 months and many many tests they... Read more Chevron

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