RCross
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- What does everyone do to relieve emotional stress? I know that stress can bring about added pain and flares so it's something we need to manage. I've been dealt a very rough December so far with my niece being murdered. Now I'm having to figure...
- I'm sitting here writing this but not exactly knowing what to say. So please forgive my rambling. But I really need some prayers and positive thoughts for my family...for me. On Sunday December 1st, my niece was murdered, very very violently by...
- For those of you that would like a ready made form...this is a good one. I went to the Xeljanz website...to read more about it after MMHart's posting....and found this little gem. ...
- THANKSGIVING FORECAST-- Turkeys will thaw in the morning, then warm in the oven to an afternoon high near 190F. -- The kitchen will turn hot and humid, and if you bother the cook, be ready for a severe squall or cold shoulder.-- During the late...
- My pain doctor just switched me from Ambien to Lunesta. I had NO IDEA that my copay would be $50.00 per month. Holy copay Batman! However, I just went to Lunesta's sight and they have a copay assistance program. Just print a card! At least that...
- I had a follow up with my Rheumy today. He told me that he's only going to give the Humira 2 more injections. Then go to infusions if I haven't "turned the corner." Is it normal to progress to infusions so quickly? I've only had 4 Humira...
- Anyone else dreading tomorrow night? I LOVE looking at all the kiddos in costume but I hate having to get up and down so much to answer the door. I might just put a bowl of candy on the porch. Wonder if the first trick or treater would take all...
- It seems that my RA affects my tendons as well as the synovial joint membrane. Is this typical of RA? Right now I have tendinitis in several joints...a lot of joints. I can't take NSAID's so what do I do? Even the ortho is as a loss. Am I alone...
- Do any of you wear any type of medical alert tag for your medications associated with RA? I know that RA alone isn't a medical issue directly with emergency medicine, but some meds have contraindications with other meds...but I'm not sure if that...
- Reading posts/comments it's clear that we have a range of views regarding what we call a "flare." I just wonder what rheumatologists consider a flare...and is there a definition in regards to RA. Does there need to be lab work supporting an...
- I'm back on Prednisone for a couple of weeks....ugh. But, on the good side, I'm organizing the heck out of my scrapbooking stuff! LOL. Can't walk/stand much but the hubby is bringing me my bags/boxes/baskets/etc. and I'm getting organized! ...
- I know I've been absent over the last month but I want to thank you all for the messages I've received. The group is truly an amazing resource for anyone. So many kind hearts here. The stress of losing my dear friend, my sister without sharing...
- This past week has been incredible difficult for me. Everyone has that one friend that you share everything with - the good and the bad. That one person that isn't your spouse or significant other. I had to bury that friend for me yesterday. She...
- I woke up Saturday morning barely able to move. I haven't been that painful and stiff in a very long time. Typing was painful so I was MIA all weekend. Fortunately my rheumy is quick to act/respond to the needs of his patients. I got in early...
- I've received a few messages asking about my shoulder and how I'm doing. So I thought I'd just post an update. To bring new members up to date; I had an MRI 2 months ago. The MRI showed that I have lots going on with my shoulder....severe...