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How do your RA treatments impact your life?

Hi! As part of a school project, I am working to understand how RA impacts the lives of those who are living with it. I would love to hear from...

Help my dad!!!

Hi, all I am Katlyn from British Columbia. I am happy that I found a place that would help my dad in his situation. My dad is 60+. He was...

Trying Cimzia

Hello everyone :) My Rheumy wants me to try Cimzia injections bi weekly. Does anyone have experience with it? I'v had 2 injections ( double starter ) and feeling terrible...

Enbrel

I was diagnosed with RA in 1991. When Enbrel received its' FDA approval I was one of the first patients in CA to receive the medication. Not only did it...

Prednisone vs Dexamethasone

Can anyone tell me the difference between Prednisone vs Dexamethasone I got my Rhummy to switch me after they started giving me Dexa just before my Chemo..?? Mainly is Dexa...

Clueless about the disease activity

I am a 25 year female who was diagonized with RA in 2013 after having mild pain in shoulder followed by swelling in the ankle. I went to see a...

Tramadol and questions on effects

I was prescribed tramadol to deal with my pain. It helps with the pain, but I feel like I am high when I take it. I feel wide awake, but...

Diagnosed with arthritis on my right hip

I've been diagnosed with arthritis on my right hip. It has become very difficult for me to bend and do work. Until recently, I have had only minor discomfort but...

Antibiotics for treatment???

I recently read an article (online) that stated that there's an antibiotic (minocycline) that has shown success in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Has anyone heard of this....if so I'd appreciate thoughts...

Afraid of RA meds...please help ease my mind if you can!

Hi! I'm new to all this! Just a brief intro:Ok, first time posting....my Rheumatologist is really leaning towards RA after several visits, which I've suspected already for the last 13+...

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