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I OVERCOME MY RA -- just want to share

Want to share my experience with RA which might help you as much as it helped me... I was diagnosed with RA...

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Shoes for RA

Hi everyone. As someone previously posted, sketches are one kind of shoe that works for me. Another great shoe...

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Treating RA-related fatigue

Hi there — I wanted to share my experience of (probably) RA-related fatigue, in case it might be...

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Humira

I have multiple Autoimmune Disorders and my Rheumatologist, Gastroenterologist, Allergist and Endocrinologist...

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Back Pain - RA or otherwise?

I have been having chronic level 4-6 lower back pain since October 2013. I am 32 years old. I have tried...

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online support

These and other online support groups work wonders when feeling alone. There are so many people out there...

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Digestive enzymes

To everybody with RA.Please try taking digestive enzymes before every mall.I take Life. Extension digestive...

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Eliminate Dairy and change your Life!!!

Hi, I"m 51yrs old and 4 years ago, I slowly starting having pain in my hands. Over the course of a year,...

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Enzyme treatment for R.A.

(R.A) A TREATMENT TO TRY I am a Doctor, a GP who endured R.A. for over 40 years I tried...

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Going gluten free

Hi! I just wanted to share my journey with y'all! I am only 24 and have had rheumatoid arthritis ...

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For cramps associater with RA

Try CoQ 10 , sometimes it works for me. I've had RA for 30 years.

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Sauve Keratin Shampoo and question

I am about to start methotrexate so I read all the posts and decided to look up Sauve Keratin Shampoo on...

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Arthritis Sufferers

Visit www.myskio.com to find a unique pill pick-up and sort system that is both quick and hygienic. No more...

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breathing exercise

I was on medicine for two years from 2010 to 2012, I noticed that I had problems of hairfall and severe...

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Don't know what else to do?!

Hi my name is Taryn. About 3 mths or so ago I started experiencing symptoms such as numbness On certain parts...

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Hi my name is Taryn. About 3 mths or so ago I started experiencing symptoms such as numbness On certain parts of my body the very first spot was on the outside of both big toes I first noticed that in July after giving birth to my son. I Never gave it much thought. in sept I had an iud incerted. Around the end of oct beg of nov I started noticing more limbs that had a numb feeling my thighs parts of my arm n mouth following that I developed what seemed to be a horrible burning sensation in my muscles. It's my hands wrist through my elbows my neck n shoulders followed by bad headaches, slurred speech, problems thinking, and memory loss. At tht time I went to a nurologist he tested me for RA, lupus MS and some other immune disorders. All test came back neg except for I tested positive for hashimotes diseases. My levels came back n the 5000 range I was told to go see an endrocronologist where he explained that I did indeed have hashimotes diseases but that it was not the cause of my symptoms but to go back to him again. I was instructed to take out my iud for he thought that it may be the cause of the symptoms. I do that and symptoms seemed to have decrease a lot for abt a mth or so until 2 weeks ago and now the symptoms are back just as bad as before. I often wake up w server pain running through my knees. And small hard knots tht come n go (red n hot to the touch) on my Lower legs. On Monday I had my primary doc re test me for RA and lupus through blood work. ANA results came back n the low range .02 so that was neg and so was the RA. I was told to make an appt w the RA doc for this Monday. I am not sure what this is that Is causing me these symptoms but after research I seem to fit the category of MS. It is very frustrating living with this discomfort day to day bc I have 2 children under the age of 2 that need my attention constantly, but it's getting difficult to even hold them for too long. if you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated thanks TarynView Thread

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Probably not a cure, but big help

My name is Bill, I'm 55 yrs old, healthy, fit, and working, and was diagnosed with raging RA 3 year ago, (ccp...

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Topical Pain Relief

I'm curious; has anyone here looked into topical pain relief to fight rheumatoid arthritis pain? It...

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Stop the pain!

Instead of reducing side effects or pill usage, I suggest getting rid of them completely. Through A&R...

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Topical Pain Relief - No Pills. No Side Effects.

Has anyone here looked into topical pain relief for RA? It is on the rise and, as a user of such, I have...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis infographic

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a debilitating condition that can cause inflammation and pain in the joints . In...

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Dard Nashak - Natural Pain Relief oil

Has any one here tried Dard Nashak - All Natural Muscle and Joint Pain Relieving Massage Oil ? - my mum has...

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Dry eyes and dry mouth

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