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  • About Me

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    avatai

    Female, 57, Divorced
    Chicago, IL, USA
    Member since February 7

    • About Me

      I have 4 grown sons, 12 grandchildren. Been an empty nester since "02" If it was not for God & a sense of humor I would be a very sad soul with my RA!! Don't get me wrong I do have my bad days, but I count my blessings when I feel that dark cloud coming!

      I have 4 grown sons, 12 grandchildren. Been an empty nester since "02" If it was not for God & a sense of humor I would be a very sad soul with my RA!! Don't get me wrong I do have my bad days, but I count my blessings when I feel that dark cloud coming!

    • Interests

      mahjong, hearts(computer). Growing plants, reading, movies, eclectic when it comes down to music, crossword puzzles.

      mahjong, hearts(computer). Growing plants, reading, movies, eclectic when it comes down to music, crossword

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  • Journal

    • I Am Back!

      Mood July 26, 2009 2:52am

      I am back for those that remember me! Hope that everyone is doing well. It has been a long time. Time really do fly even when you haven't been …

    • SICKNESS

      Mood April 21, 2009 8:32pm

      Came up with a stomache bug Satuday. Puking at both ends! Could not keep anything down. Takes all the energy out of you. I even dranked some water …

    • Gaining Weight!

      Mood April 11, 2009 5:24pm

      Trying to make up my mind to stop my goal....cause I am not going to reach my goal until I get off of this prednisone(don't know when that will …

    • SLEEPING

      Mood March 25, 2009 7:40pm

      I definitely have a problem! When I see my PC I have to let her know what is going on with me not being able to sleep. I had not had a wink of sleep …

    • Journal Entry for March 9, 2009

      Mood March 9, 2009 7:18pm

      Well, I have lost a pound(1). Slowly but surely I will be getting to what I feel comfortable with. Even if it is a tinsy bit, it is better than …

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Rheumatoid Arthritis

      I have chronic rheumatoid arthritis. Was diagnosed in "95"...but believe that I had since I was a lil girl( cause of pain. Had neck surgery 1 &1/2 yrs ago. Got 4 screws in neck. Guess what I am still here thru the Grace of God!!

      Treatments

      Celebrex Working / Worked
      it had worked,but my dr took me off of it.
      Enbrel Not Working
      it had very bad side effects & I was taken off!!
      Folic Acid Too Soon to Tell
      I have to take it because I am on methotrexate.
      Methotrexate Somewhat Helpful
      it must be working....cause if I forgetto take it I dan tell.
      Prednisone Working / Worked
      don't know what I would do without it! I take it everyday. THE MIRACLE DRUG!!
      Relafen Working / Worked
      I take it everyday. no side effects as far as I know.
      Tylenol Working / Worked
      I take it only when necessary....cause I am on tramadol for pain. I alternate now & then.
    • Close Phobia

      scared of flying,escalators,steep stairs heights, cars going too fast!

      Treatments

      Acceptance Working / Worked
      I have never tried to fly. with steep stairs I take my time. with escalators, if there is an elevator around I'll pick the elevator. Any car going over 50 scares me...I usually work a crossword puzzle to take my mind off of the speed.
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