What is Rheumatoid-Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is traditionally considered a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. It is a disabling and painful ...
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Friday November 27, 2009
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I feel awful. This bronchitis/pneumonia is taking quite a toll I don't need right now. Breathing is labored. Taking meds as necessary. Head and chest feel like they’re about to explode. My throat is raw. With all due respect to those who are truly suffering in this world and website, I would like to request prayers for a quick recovery. Thanks!!
Love you all dearly,
kate
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Every time I'm about to have a Manic Episode, my own family drive me crazy. They check on me all the time, ask me how many hours I slept. They look to me like "Police Officers", especially my own son. This time, when I was only sleeping 3 to 4 hours, I called my doctor immediately. He changed the dosages, and I started sleeping a lot better. Why do they have ...1 Recommendation5 Comments
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I accidentally stopped taking one of my major medicines (Neurontin) a week ago yesterday. Two days ago I began going through withdrawal symptoms, unbeknownst to me at the time. Yesterday is when I realized that I had stopped taking the medicine and the symptoms began to get worse. This morning at 4:20 I called the national poison control center and talked to a wonderful and helpful woman who TO...1 Recommendation8 Comments
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Not much improvement since yesterday. I did sleep pretty well last night so I do feel a little more awake today. Still very shaky. Heart so far is not pounding quite as much. Headache is worse. Having stomach problems, however. No desire to eat this morning yet. Today is supposed to be the worst day of the three, so I don’t quite know what else is in store to come.
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If anyone has any ideas how I can combat this overwhelming exhaustion please tell me. I am too tired to pick up a duster let alone the vacuum cleaner. when I do anything, it takes hours and all I want is to sleep.. I dont want to waste my life asleep.. it has to be dangerous to be so innactive..
I am not depressed nor anxious just seriously exhausted.. I am still keeping my happy face up there cos...1 Recommendation10 Comments -
hi, this is a new experience for me, i've not used this kind of forum before and am not sure what to expect. but here goes. life at the moment is pretty rough, i'm finding it tough coping with RA and all the sh-- it brings with it. i've reacted badly to a couple of drugs and am waiting for a go with the bio drugs - i've heard they are the miracle cures??&n...1 Recommendation7 Comments -
Hi everyone,
I just wanted to give an update:
My husband and I really got into it the past few days. We didn't stop yelling at each other for 2 days, we didn't eat or anything, so I left and went to my dad's house for a night. I was convinced that we were divorcing; and we may yet still. I'm back at home after a few long conversations over the phone with my hubby.&...1 Recommendation5 Comments -
It has been since Novembersince I made an entry.
I have been in the hospital and while their they pumped me full of pain meds.
Then took my Enbrel away and it has been four weeks and for two my upper arms and shoulder pain is unbearable.
I have time released morphine pills that i take twice a day then thy gave me vicadin to back it up and norcul to take too I don't know what or how to take it.I ...1 Recommendation4 Comments -
This is my first entry and I must admit to feeling a bit funny about joining as I have been hoping/kidding myself that I would be back to normal by now - I'm still hoping it's something else less permanent although my body and RF factor says different!
I am 39yr old mum of 3 young boys aged 10,9 and 6 and have only just been diagnosed with RA after seeking a ...1 Recommendation5 Comments -
I need ideas for inexpensive meals that will last for days, and are still tasty. I prepared red potatoes, ground sirloin, with green peppers, onions & garlic. I seasoned this with cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, and Badia Complete Seasoning. My Son loves his food very spicy, and so I try to accomodate him. I've also heard that spicy food speeds up your metabolism, and that's espe...1 Recommendation4 Comments
