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bi-lateral knee replacement
Feb. 25th, 2011, I had both knees replaced.  It's only been three weeks now and I'm already convinced it was the right thing to do.  I have educated myself on preparing for the surgery, the options that are needed to be discussed with the surgeon and deci   Read more...
Posted by Tomm on Fri Mar 18

Re: Methotrexate
I was on methotrexate also, did not have the side effects your husband has but mine was a loss of jaw bone so ALL my upper teeth came out.  As a woman in her 40's that was devistating.  When I found out the mads caused it I was furious they did not warn m   Read more...
Posted by DustyBlues63 on Tue Feb 22

Re: swine flu and arthritis
I have not had the actual swine flu, but the shot I had for it put me down for the count almost 3 weeks! I had pains in my joints that I did not have before, felt like I was going to have a heart attack. I had hot and cold sweats, abnormal swelling, and f   Read more...
Posted by Christy2010 on Wed Feb 17

Re: psoristis arthristis
I have this type and I am on Humira, meloxicam, and ultram to manage the pain. I have it sevearly and it moves from joint to tendon without notice. I have just had a mild flair up, and it lasted 2 weeks, took different meds to manage pain. I live at a mod   Read more...
Posted by Christy2010 on Wed Feb 17

Misconceptions About RA
As many of you who suffer with RA realize, many times you suffer your pain in silence. On the outside, people see you as "normal" while you continue to lead a normal life during those times when activity is less painful for you.  However, what people don'   Read more...
Posted by wifeofsufferer on Thu Feb 11

question for stacie
i feel like you too many problems not enough treatment options, want to chat?   Read more...
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