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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Asked by L.K. from San Luis Obispo
on August 9, 2008
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Hi everyone....I have just been diagnosed with RA. Anyone out there been diagnosed? What can I expect?
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- Hi L. I have been living with RA for about 11 years at the time. I've gone from very low dose steroid use (5mg), methotrexate, embrel, to currently Remicade which is ...
- here are some things i have gathered from people for my sil who has ra. i also have a friend with ra who has been on xango and she swears by it as she has gone off all...
- It is actually hard to predict how the disease is going to advance. Fortunately there are more disease modifying drugs available to help control it. You need to real...
Arthritis-Like Pain
Asked by A.J. from Los Angeles
on February 13, 2008
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Hi All,
I'm coming to you ladies because I'm having some communication issues with my doctors and need to have some ideas before I go in again.
I had my first c...
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- It could be fibromyalgia, or you could have gotten bitten by a tic while out of state. you may want to go to the Fibromyalgia site and read I think they also have a te...
- Hi A.: I experienced the same painful symptoms along with dramatic hair loss several years ago. While it may be stress, I would encourage you to ask your Dr. to che...
- Yes, you definitely need a new MD. Some good Rheumatologists are: Dr. Arkfeld and Dr. Shinada @ USC.
Issues with Aging Parents/grandparents
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on January 30, 2008
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I've been really stressed out about this lately and I don't have anyone I know who is in the same situation so I thought that someone out there might be able to offer ...
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- let your mom come for a visit...take this time to have a heart to heart with her... when your mom leaves, invite your dad over. Have a heart to heart with him. You a...
- I would let your mom come visit. I think this might be a wake-up call for your father in that he will have to take care of himself for a whole week and he might actual...
- Dear K., When a man stops working and supporting his family and wife they feel useless. Maybe this mini vacation will do not only good for your mom but both some go...
Change in Appearance Due to Meds
Asked by V.A. from New York
on February 14, 2007
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At the age of 18 I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. In October 2005, I was became pregnant with my first child. The entire pregnancy was very difficult and wor...
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- Do you have an email I can send you some testimonials of Melaleuca products and rheumatoid arthritis?
- Hi, I don't know if this will help or not, but it's worth looking into. My husband has Crohn's Disease and had to take Prednisone on and off for several years. Prednis...
- V., Ironically, I am a patient at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Prednisone does have those yucky side effects. I am taking it right now for m...
Arthirits
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on September 25, 2008
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I am 37 years old and have a 13 month old son, I was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthirits. They say it is common after giving birth? Does anyone have the same issue?
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- My sister was diagnosed with RA about 16 years ago after the birth of her 1st child, she is now 50. She did take meds for a long time and they would ease the pain but...
- Hello D., I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis about 15 years ago. My doctor said that because I exercised and was in good shape, I didn't have many sympto...
- I am no expert on this at all, but I wanted to tell you about my friend, Sandra. She had RA and it would put her down on the couch or in bed sometimes for days. She ...
Arthritis
Asked by K.P. from San Francisco
on January 28, 2008
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Any one with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression?
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- I was just wondering if this is my mom. If not sorry for the confusion but you sure do sound exactly like her. Anyway, if not here i go. RA can be painful. Any medicat...
- I believe I have some wonderful products that would help relieve some of the pain/problems you are having. Please contact me and I will refer you to a great web site ...
- Hi K., I am a licensed acupuncturist in San Jose and I specialize in working with women. I have successfully treated both RA and depression in a number of my patien...
Mysterious Illness
Asked by M. from Houston
on August 22, 2007
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I need help on this illness that my mother-in-law has...and to find out if anyone have any comments or experience (themselves or familiar with anyone else who have gon...
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- My personal opinion is to get a 2nd and 3rd opinion. I know going to hte dr.'s office and getting test run all the time is not any fun at all but they should have been...
- I work for a kidney doctor, and she specializes in this. Call me at Dr. Amina Ahmed's office at ###-###-#### and we can get your mom an appointment if you want. We a...
- I actually had never heard of Nephrotic Syndrome until now. I did a quick google search and found this website: http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/nephroti...
Needing a New Rheumatologist with Good Bedside Manner
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on July 7, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I need to find a new Rheumatatologist, and I am hoping you all can help. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 5 years ago. It has been getting worse...
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- I like Dr. Jessica Procter in Dallas. She is very nice and spends the time that is needed during the appointment.
- My husband sees a rheumatologist at PHD. His name is Don Cheatum. He came highly referred and we have a successful patient/doctor relationship with him. Good luck!
- I agree, if you haven't tried them already, there are many supplements that can be very helpful with arthritis. I've seen people get relief simply from increasing ome...
Pain Management -- Shakopee Area
Asked by A.Y. from Minneapolis
on July 6, 2008
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I moved to Shakopee 9 months ago but have been dealing with chronic pain for 7 years. I have been through cortizone shots, as well as a variety of pain meds. At firs...
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- At 5'7" and 220 lbs. your Body Mass index is 34.5 and well over the Obesity level (see http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/). The condition of obesity will make it difficu...
- Hi A., You might want to try going to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. If you have an ongoing condition and are having a hard time finding a diagnosis the Mayo Clinic I...
- This sounds just like what my mother went through. First of all, your doctor is living in the dark ages. It could be fibromyalgia, and it IS a real disease. What is...
Pain in Hands and Calves in the Morning
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on April 7, 2009
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Every morning I wake up with sore hands and calves. My hands fell almost swollen, but don't look swollen and my calves feel as if I had run an uphill marathon. The pai...
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- Hi M., Could be any number of things, however...I have two immediate thoughts. The first could be a pinched nerve in your neck. After a terrible car accident I ha...
- Lack of calcium and potassim can make your calves sore...usually it will cause a charlie horse...which can make you sore. Try bananas and a calcium supplement. Not s...
- I think, no matter what they may find wrong with you, they're going to recommend exercise. The pain from exercise is usually short-lived as your body adjusts unless y...
