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  • About Me

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    oldmama

    Female
    TX, USA
    Member since November 2, 2008

    • About Me

      ex-lawyer 5-yr-old & RA are kicking my ass!

      ex-lawyer 5-yr-old & RA are kicking my ass!

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    • Human again

      Mood January 27, 2009 8:53pm

      Yes, I am finally feeling human again.  The steroid shot did not work quickly like last time, but after my 1st enbrel and mtx shots in ages, I …

    • killer week

      Mood January 15, 2009 3:00pm

      well, i deleted my last entry cuz i felt like such a selfish b for some of my complaints.

      i have now had one helthy week since thanksg'g, but i …

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Rheumatoid Arthritis

      Was diag'd w/ RA about 5 yrs. ago when daughter was 5 mo. old. Can deal W/ pain,but side effects and emot'l issues are wiping me out.

      Treatments

      Celebrex Somewhat Helpful
      Don't use anymore. Stomach Probs.
      Enbrel Working / Worked
      Can't do w/o it.
      Folic Acid Working / Worked
      Hydroxychloroquine Working / Worked
      Methotrexate Working / Worked
      Killer side fx. Would rather deal w/ pain, if it weren't permanently damaging.
      Plaquenil Somewhat Helpful
      Don't use anymore.
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      Only for specific,serious inflam. Makes me feel wonderful!!!
      Mobic Somewhat Helpful
      Not as rough on my stomach as other pain meds.
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