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Life Insurance and RA

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Has anyone been successful in obtaining a term life insurance policy after being diagnosed? What category did you fall into? And, if you don't mind sharing, what do you pay and for how much coverage?
Can we talk numbers? (SED, CRP) and med changes?

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I just got a message from my rheumy with my most recent blood test results. With these results, he wants to discuss a med change. He said I could call the office to get an earlier appt than my scheduled appt for 3/31. I'm currently on Enbrel/MTX and...
Enbrel Pen Malfunction?

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I attempted to take my weekly Enbrel injection. I checked for clear liquid before injecting. I had a couple issues getting the button to depress all the way so I readjusted on my thigh. Finally, it clicked and I waited for the needle prick and the...
Health Insurance & pre-existing conditions

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My husband is starting a new job on Monday (last day with former employer was two days ago). I was diagnosed with RA while he was employed 3 years ago with his former employer so I didn't have any issues with coverage.Now, I'm reading two different...
Cigna Health Insurance?

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My husband is considering a job change...the only catch is that the new company only offers health insurance thru Cigna. All of our doctors are in-network with Cigna except for my Rheumatologist (who I really like). I've had BCBS for years and have...
Life insurance after diagnosis?

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Of course, hindsight is 20/20 and I would've, could've, should've gotten a term life policy years before my diagnosis at 34 (3 years ago). I have just started researching and I'm curious what other's experiences have been if you tried to get term...
One stubborn joint not responding to biologic?

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It seems that my right knee is particularly stubborn and I'm curious if anyone else has/had a similar issue.Both knees were swollen (along with numerous other joints, of course) when I was diagnosed 3 years ago. I started on Plaquenil and got no...
Synevectomy

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Has anyone had one done on the knee? Did it help?
SED Rate & CRP tests - How often?

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I'm just curious how often everyone has their SED rate and CRP tested.My Rheumy checks mine every 2 months along with my other blood work. I'm almost 2 years post diagnosis and while I feel a lot better, we are still trying to get exactly the right...
Failing a Biologic

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How do you and your Rheumy determine if you've failed a biologic? Of course, I'm assuming it's based on some combination of SED rate, CRP, timeframe and how you feel physically. I'd love to hear specifics because lately I'm wondering if my Rheumy is...
Humira weekly?

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I've been on Humira every other week since the end of March (5 months). I really don't feel any different after taking it. I had an appt today and my Rheumy wants me to do weekly shots for the next 7 weeks. Has anyone done this and had Humira "kick...
Thinking about finding a new Rheumy

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Do rheumatologists do 'introductory' appointments?I like my Rheumy but I have had some issues with receiving a call back when I leave messages. I know the grass isn't always greener on the other side so I don't want my current Rheumy to know I'm...
If Humira worked/works for you...

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when did/do you feel a difference? I am on MTX and Humira. It took about 12 weeks for me to feel anything with MTX. I take it on Saturday nights and I can feel it wearing off by Thurs/Fri. Within 4 hours of taking it on Saturday, I feel it working....
How soon did you start a biologic?

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I'm new to this site and glad I found it. I am curious how soon after being diagnosed a biologic was started. I'd also love to hear what the deciding factors were.I was diagnosed in April 2011. I started Plaquenil & Prednisone in June. I started MTX...