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I would love to have a place where I could talk to people who are going through the same things I am, and maybe...
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Singingbear, I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was in your exact same place this time last year. I...
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Worst Part About Having RA?
We've sometimes talked about what you've learned about yourselves now that RA is part of your life....
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Does orencia self injectable trigger diabetic?
I've been on Orencia self injectable for 5 months now. Prescription warning said not to use the medication if...
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Yesterday, for only the third time, I was unable to give blood for the Red Cross. I have been giving blood...
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Sometimes its hard to distinguish if symptoms are from RA or FM. Since you noted a change in your...
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The Medical Letter in their issue on Drugs for RA May 2012 states"Women who want to become perganant...
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methotrexate for jra
My 6 yr old daughter has been on methotrexate for 6 months for her JRA one time per week and is now...
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I went to France for diagnostics and, as a result, hip replacement! It costs there around 18000. The result...
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Anxiety and Depression and RA
One-third of people 45 and older with arthritis report that they are depressed or anxious, a new...
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You bet, like you I have a supportive wife and family. Keep me posted on how you are doing.
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Has anyone change their diet?
The reason im asking is because my doctor said that food had nothing to do with feeling better and with the...
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Are you taking folic acid?? important to take with methotrexate supposed to prevent hair loss
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Reply: Chest Pain
Thank, I do try all the things I can to live as good as possible.
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Reply: Methorexate & digestive system
I too have this problem but I also have IBS and have always had some stomach problem. I did notice that when I...
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Reply: Arm and leg heaviness
Thank you for your input. I will go to the Fibromyalgia site and get some tips. It's like one or two days I...
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Reply: RA effects on muscles?
Like you I am new at having RA and I also have fibromyalgia. You might want a doctor familiar with FM to check...
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Reply: Nodules/lumps on ankles and knees
with luck they will eventually disappear for many. hope you are one of them. ginger
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Reply: My first appt with the Rhymatologist on Tuesday mo...
How very unfortunate, Pattimead! I'm sorry for his loss but also sorry that you're having to start...
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Reply: CCP Levels
Yes, I have a thought. You definitely need a second opinion. When my RA presented, I also had non-symmetric...
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I was diagnosed in July of 2011 after my blood counts got so bad that I had to have two blood transfusions and...
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Reply: Methotrexate Side Effects
Hi Marisal, I took Enbrel and at about week 6 or 7 I thought, "this is working". By week 12 I told the...
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Reply: RA and lungs problem
Inflammation of the lung or scarring can occur in some patients with RA, Typically, I treat the lung...
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Reply: Diagnosed today and still processing
For my patients with significant dry eyes, I ask them to see an opthamologist, and ideally a corneal...
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