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Hi, Palacestqueen: Regret You are having a flare now. The NSD is a bumpy road, and sometimes we feel like we are taking two steps back for one forward, as it is a frustrating and inconvenient regimen. TEN DAYS--way too long for a flare to continu
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1st, thank you for your service Pezami. I don't know where you are but being a Military Brat, I respect our service people. I was recently concerned about the behavior of someone and commented they were acting differently (which I later found was j
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I agree with the sigh...
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Continuing to think of you. Hope you check in soon. Hugs. Possi
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Hi Seb, Our son-in-law has been using Enbrel for several years. It has completely changed his life. He was like a lot of us; in so much pain he couldn't sleep, could hardly walk, felt terrible. Now, he is active; running, biking, even doing Mara
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Thanks guys for your support it is much appreciated. I am feeling a bit better today so hopefully the inflammation is getting under control. @Dragonslayer antibiotics is on my list of options if I feel that diet doesn't control it so well anymore.
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MichiganMom, Yes, that is what my hands felt like in the beginning of my RA. They rarely bother me, but if I eat something that causes my hand to flare, it is along the outside of my pinky and wrist. The whole hand is weak and it just aches. Hope y
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Rumble, Low WBC shows up when one takes chemotherapy and since MTX is chemotherapy it could be the cause of the your low WBC. Have you been checked for lupus? Lupus can cause a low WBC too. Take care.
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Hey there, I remember days I had to roll out of bed on to my hands and knees. Today I am much better and hopefully you find some answers to help you as well with all the pain. Hang in there and take one day at a time. Tim
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Originally Posted By: evand1991it reduced my allergies, healed old sport injuries, cleared up skin problem, reduced the appearance of old scars, cleared up IBS and Colitis symptoms, Reduce Brain fog giving me a better mental clarity, fixed my depress
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Originally Posted By: bcho1971I called the Naterns custemer service, because i felt a small flare after taking thier healthy trinity product. I asked them about starch, and they told me that the product contains potato extract. Is that the cause for
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ok Andrea..I will try to adopt a more sensitive approach when conveying myself in text..If we were having a conversation I don't think I would come off that way..just the way I write I suppose. No hard Feelings. Evan
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Latest from the FDA - another pharmacy involved in tainted steroid injections, this time in Tennessee :- http://www.drugs.com/fda/main-street-fam...ated-13308.html
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Anti TNF and other biological medications
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Hi there SUPnut I apologise for the late response but life took me away from the site for a while... Just had my check up with the rheumy this week although I dont notice a vast improvement she says the significant changes in my joints are a posit
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Thinking of you! Man, things should be turning around for you soon:)
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Originally Posted By: PeaI want a Buzzy before my infusion! Last time it took them 3 painful tries to find a good vein. Oh, sorry to hear that! That sounds awful. I am blessed with "good veins"; lucky me! no really, it does make going
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But I do wonder if people realize how much they have to take. Before my rheumy put me on C, I would have thought the amount in a serving or two of citrus (my 100% daily requirement) might be enough. But he was adamant that I make sure I take 500 mg
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When I'm asked which joints are affected, my reply is "well, my elbows have always been pretty good." Yes, was easier to state the one joint that so far has not been affected then to run down all those that have. Not all at once, but as you
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Do you have a gastroenterologist? If not, I think you really need one. I had very bad gastritis and IBS for 5-6 years prior to the arthritis, and a good GI doc was essential. Had an ultrasound done as a first step. Easy, noninvasive, really shoul
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I have a pair of Orthoheel's and the support is wonderful but th soles are just so hard that my feet really hurt. Helps my ankles and kills my feet. :o) I think they would be great for anyone with ankle problems and not the RA. Just saying :o)
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Erica, That's great news you got your trike back not something that happens often these days. I hope it is none the worse for wear. Sounds like your weather must be good, ours is still cold and windy! Weds am 5 miles walk school run and food shop.
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Thank you Kat. Our cousin's home is is just reduced toa small pile of rubble. The power in that storm has just been overwhelming. It is amazing how people from everywhere have come to the aid of people in all kinds of ways. Hugs.
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Thanks John and brianzajac. Still have tons to learn from you all. I am still experimenting with food now so still a long way to go. I am glad that both of you can take rice without much side effects.
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Yes it does suck. I frequently swap out pillows from one night to another but I catch myself sitting up in bed a lot to ease the pain of "the bowling ball on my shoulders". Hang in there...time will change something
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EPSOM SALT bath was helpful for me as well.
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