Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
Hello, I'm new to this board, but not to RA. I was diagnosed 4 years ago. Currently on Prednisone, Plaquenil and Rituxan infusions. I'm due soon for another infusion, but it has helped in the past. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone. Wishing all a pain free weekend.
lycesq
Hello, Sue. I really hope your treatments work. It's sometime hard to come up with the right "cocktail" - I won't bore you with my history. I wish you all the best and good health.
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Hi I am new to this also and would like to say a big hi to you, this is a great site and wish you all the luck
JillyT
Hello and welcome. We can always use another friend to help us through our tough times and laugh with us. Have a great day...hugs jilly
deleted_user
welcome! we're all live some sort of RA lifestyle, and are all here to help eachother out. hope you have a pain free weekend as well!
deleted_user
Hello and welcome to our litle part of the DS world. You have come to the right place for support when you are feeling down and want to give up. You can go to my journal and see what I do for a possible pain free minute! Hang in there
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
