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  • About Me

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    toby1129

    Female, 56, Married
    NJ, USA
    Member since April 5

    • About Me

      I was only diagnosed with RA at the end of 2008 and so far have not found the right medicine "cocktail" to help. So far I've been on prednisone, methotrexate, enbrel, humira and Simponi and Orencia supplemented by rx strengths of vitamind D and folic acid. So far no luck with the meds. I have a new Rheumy and feel much more confidence in him than the old one. He says we'll keep trying different things. (Update this rheumy was another dud. I am moving on to an new one. There has to be a good one out there for me.I try to stay off the pity pot but do go there sometimes. I feel like I live my life in 4 to 6 weeks blocks hoping that meds will work. I run a child care center for pregnant and/or parenting homeless women. I've been struggling to deal with the things I can no longer do and trying to stay grateful for the things I can do. This is a wonderful site and the people here are a blessing!

      I was only diagnosed with RA at the end of 2008 and so far have not found the right medicine "cocktail" to help. So far I've been on prednisone, methotrexate, enbrel, humira and Simponi and Orencia supplemented by rx strengths of vitamind D and folic acid. So far no luck with the meds. I have a new Rheumy and feel much more confidence in him than the old one. He says we'll keep trying different things. (Update this rheumy was another dud. I am moving on to an new one. There has to be a good one out

    • Interests

      Spirituality Children Psychology child development

      Spirituality Children Psychology child development

  • Journal

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    • I did it.

      Mood October 11, 2009 4:17am

      I went to Atlantic City with Hubbie as planned this week.  After a year of staying home alone and encouraging him to go without me I decided I …
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    • Choices

      Mood October 4, 2009 10:02am

      Since the day I was diagnosed with RA I have blindly followed the instructions of rheumatologists.  It never crossed my mind that my good health …

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    • Hug

      From bizemomm Yesterday

      Sandy, This is a drive by hugging wanting to let you know you are not alone! hugs, marcia

    • I’m With You

      From Christine26 Yesterday

      Sandy thanks for your kind words. Laughter is your best medicine. I wish it would help us with this RA. I am sure it doesin it's won way. Hope you are feeling okay these days.

    • Hug

      From Hopeismine Yesterday

      wow sounds like there is some not nice stuff happening in here hope you are ok i know im new and you dont no me but i felt bad for you

    • Flower

      From diana57 Saturday

      Happy belated b'day many more happy ones.

    • Prayer

      From TerriH52 Saturday

      I wish you all the luck in the worl. Maybe you can get this "wonderful" disease under control soon. Terri

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  • Support Groups

    • Close Rheumatoid Arthritis

      Diagnosed with RA finally after wrong diagnosis and treatments for months. Nothing has helped much so far.

      Treatments

      Enbrel Not Working
      Terrible itching, but kept it up. Unfortunately it didn't work for me.
      Folic Acid Too Soon to Tell
      Humira Not Working
      Had an allergic reaction to first injection and had to stop.
      Methotrexate Somewhat Helpful
      Helped a little, but not much.
      Prednisone Somewhat Helpful
      Helped a little, but I had terrible mood swings and felt like I was losing my mind so discontinued use.
      Vitamin D Too Soon to Tell
      Rheumy tested and found Im deficient so gave me an rx strength supplement to take once a week.
    • Close Incest Survivors

      To share. Hopefully give and take. A recent debilitating illness has brought some old feelings of helplessness to the surface.

      Treatments

      Psychotherapy Working / Worked
      Went through several therapists over the years until I found the one that was right for me. We worked together for many years and I do mean work. She always let me set the pace and decide what felt safe to talk about. It was never about an agenda or breakthroughs.
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