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Life is a Journey, RA just makes it an Adventure!

I had been hospitalized in October of 2013 for 6 days with Pneumonia...

I think that was the beginning of this journey!!! After that, it really took off. Dermatologist said I had Lichen Planus, my primary care doc said I had Tennis elbow?

After I requested that I be referred to a Rheumatologist, my adventure began. Methotrexate, Enbrel, Simponi, Arava... now I am on Orencia infusions and plaquenil.

I had to change some of the meds because of reactions and also concern for the lungs. My "pneumonia" was more than typical pneumonia!!!

I have lots of morning stiffness, pain in my elbows, feet, knees, hips, wrists and oh yes..also osteoporosis!

Sound familiar to anyone? Please tell me anything that rings a bell!!!

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