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- Has anyone heard of Mefloquine being used off label for Arthritis or RA?My Grandma's Rheumatologist prescribed it for her. She quit taking it rather quickly because it affected her eye sight. She was sent to an eye specialist and has bleeding in...
- Has anyone experienced intermittent upper back and chest pain?When it started out I thought it was reflux or gas pains, but nothing OTC for either has helped. It is kind of in between my shoulder blades and feels like a gas bubble, not tight at...
- Has anyone been sent to a Neurologist? What can I expect from the appointment?I went to my Rheumy on Monday. I've been on Enbrel for 8 weeks now and at first it seemed to help, now I'm not so sure. I think if this weather would warm up I would...
- So, I had my first Melt Down on Monday.At work, in front of Co-workers...uugghh. It was so not like me. I have always been the strong one, the one that doesn't cry publicly, the one that deals with things in public and gets upset privately.I've...
- Today I go for my first Enbel injection at the Doctors office, keeping my fingers crossed (best I can...lol) that this will help.He said it gets 3 months, if I don't see an improvement within that time frame then it just isn't going to help.Kim
- Hello All, I hope everyone is weathering the Storm alright. I am in SE Michigan and we are getting hit pretty good, my thoughts and prayers are with those of you who are more directly in her path.As some of you know, my Rheumy and I do not seem to...
- I found a job! Today will be my first day of work in 9 months and 3 days. I am both extremely excited to be getting back into the work force and a little anxious.I know that I am going to be whipped by the end of the day, what will I do without my...
- Ok, let me start by saying I have had memory problems for about 8 or more years now. It started slow, I would be talking with friends from High School who would say "remember when?" Nope, I didn't remember. I was never one to remember those kinds...
- Hello All, I need to vent and I know this is the place to do it.I applied for State Medical assistance because I could not afford my COBRA premiums. I tried the private insurance route, but because of the RA, the premiums were just as high as COBRA...
- Hi All, I'm wondering if anyone can suggest a Rheumy in Michigan. I am in the Metro Detroit Area and as of this afternoon, mine has been fired.It's a long story... I'll post later.If you would just message me if you have one that you love or even...
- Hi All, I thought I would throw out a question and see if anyone else has had a similiar experience.I have had Hashimoto's since 2004. It took about a year or so to get on the correct level of Synthroid, but since then my dose has always been the...
- I just wanted to share my aahhh... he does get it moment.We have a standing date with my In-Laws on Wednesdays. The Hubby cuts their grass, as they are no longer able, then we have dinner and visit for a few hours. We usually try to get over...
- Does anyone experience tingling? Not just hands or feet, but whole body?I have a spot on my right lower lip that goes numb on me. It happens about a dozen times a week. It doesn't last long, but just feels weird. It has been happening for about...
- Hello Everyone, Any advice on when to tell a new employer about RA?I worked for a Company for 7 years, I was diagnosed about 10 months ago, so they were with me through the start of all of this and were very supportive.I was laid-off in January...
- I found this quick slideshow that shows the differences between OA and RA. http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoarthritis/cf/slideshows/6-differences-between-osteoarthritis-and-rheumatoid-arthritis/which-form-of-arthritis-do-you-have/?ap=825It may help...