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Paleo Diet

this was recommended to me. I started 2 months ago and feel great, however, I still experience flares. I have read alot about legumes which is not on the Paleo...

RA life span

Does RA shorten your lifespan? I have it severe, my hand is turned outward. My toes are turned outward on both feet. It is getting harder to walk or stand...

Dazed and Confused

Hello all a little over a month ago I went to the doctor because I was extremely fatigued and I had mild joint pain in my fingers, wrists, and ankles...

Just Diagnosed (finally)

Thanks to some of the advice from this website, I finally got the strength to find a new rheumatologist. She hardly had to examine me before she knew for certain...

Upcoming apt with rheumatologist

Hi...I haven't been diagnosed yet but have an upcoming apt. My symptoms are finger joints swollen at times, hot a few tines, and continually achy. I have weak, clunky shoulder...

Anyone have advice on filing for disability?

Hello, I am new to this site, so I apologize for the long comment. I’m a 57 y.o. female web designer at a major medical center in Chicago. I became...

Mysechimal T-Cell Injections

I am considering adipose mysechimal t-cell injection/iv therapy. Does anyone have any experience or input on this alternative treatment? Thank you....

Starting ACTEMRA

Hello all! So I'm starting a new biologic this month--the first time in a long time. I've been on Remicade continuously for the last eight years. My doctor and I...

Humira and purpura or petechiae?

Anyone taking Humira ever been diagnosed with either purpura or petechiae as a reult of use? I have been breaking out with one/two purplish red spots which look like both...

Why won't anyone listen to me

I was just diagnosed with RA. To be honest I am not doing well with the thought of being in pain the rest of my life. Although I guess it's...

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