Guest guest Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 > > Hi all, I have had R.A for about 3 years now, i take lots of drugs for > my illness methotrexate is one of them, i have lots of pain still and > most of my fingers are bent apart from 4 of them which are normal lol. > it there anyinging out there that can get rid of these nodules, i have > 2 on my fingers 1 on my elbow, ancles and the back of my head. they > are horable things.. i am 35 now and want to start a family but i will > have to get advice about that aswell because of the meds i am taking. > its scary to think of the pain in going to have to go through if i > have to stop taking them but im sure it would be worth it. take care > all xxx > Hi, my name is and I had the same problem with rheumatoid nodules when I was diagnosed. They are gone now, but I was on a combination of Enbrel and methotrexate for several months before they shrank away to nothing. I had them on my ankles, wrists, elbows and fingers. I had them for several years before my diagnosis. It was scary to me to know that the whole time I had the nodules, I also had RA that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Hi everyone! My name is Ina and I was diagnoised last year with RA and Osteoarthritis. I have been struggling with aches, pains and joint problems since 1995. For years my doctor kept telling me that I was always tired because I was a single mother of 3 growing boys. Well, it took several unnecessary surgeries and moving to a different state to be diagnoised. The night before going to my new doctor, I woke up at 4:00 am and wrote down every test, surgery that I had in the past 10 years. (I had my medical records with me.) I did have a positive ANA in 1995, but the RA at that time was negative. The test last year was positive. I finally feel that someone is listening to me... it is not all in my head. I have a wonderful, supportive husband now and I have not been working for about 1 1/2, trying to get my health taken care of. I am really glad that I found this chat, so now I can talk with people who really have a good understanding of what RA is like. Have a great day! Ina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Hi Ina, Welcome to the group. Sorry to hear you've also had such a problem getting to the root of all your symptoms. I'm Becky, 31 and am diagnosed with somatoform disorder but suspected RA. So far all tests have come back negative. Will wait and see where it goes. I'm from England. Luv Becky xxx ----- Original Message ----- From: trinket62 Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 8:46 PM Subject: New member Hi everyone! My name is Ina and I was diagnoised last year with RA and Osteoarthritis. I have been struggling with aches, pains and joint problems since 1995. For years my doctor kept telling me that I was always tired because I was a single mother of 3 growing boys. Well, it took several unnecessary surgeries and moving to a different state to be diagnoised. The night before going to my new doctor, I woke up at 4:00 am and wrote down every test, surgery that I had in the past 10 years. (I had my medical records with me.) I did have a positive ANA in 1995, but the RA at that time was negative. The test last year was positive. I finally feel that someone is listening to me... it is not all in my head. I have a wonderful, supportive husband now and I have not been working for about 1 1/2, trying to get my health taken care of. I am really glad that I found this chat, so now I can talk with people who really have a good understanding of what RA is like.Have a great day!Ina No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.5/426 - Release Date: 23/08/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Exercise is key to managing RA if you ask me. I know I feel sooooo much better when in a regular fitness routine. My body tells me when I need to pick it up too. I'm high functioning for my condition (RA, Lupus and OI) and I attribute that to the physical environment I put myself in! > > Hi folks > Just found this group and thought exchanging info might be helpful- > -I was diagnosed 3 years ago, and have tried different medications-- > right now I am on methotrexate and Celebrex--just came off prednisone > a couple of weeks ago--I seem to be doing better, but am so sick of > always taking meds--sometimes I get a little down in the dumps, but > try to remember there are always others with bigger problems than > mine! I try to walk a mile every day, and try to stay cheerful and > positive! > Sally > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 25, 2006 Report Share Posted August 25, 2006 Good morning Becky, I have lots of family in England. My father was from Bishop Stortford. I have to see an orthopedic doc on Monday. I have both RA and OA. My knees are falling apart slowly. I have had at least seven different surgeries on my limbs. I am 44 y/o, living in Michigan. I grew up in Wisconsin around a lot of papermills and they are linking auto-immune disorders to that area. I have a few relatives with MS. (though we also have a ish background and MS is high in Scotland) Take care. Ina > > Hi Ina, > > Welcome to the group. Sorry to hear you've also had such a problem getting to the root of all your symptoms. I'm Becky, 31 and am diagnosed with somatoform disorder but suspected RA. So far all tests have come back negative. Will wait and see where it goes. I'm from England. > > > Luv > > Becky > xxx > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: trinket62 > Rheumatoid Arthritis > Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 8:46 PM > Subject: New member > > > Hi everyone! My name is Ina and I was diagnoised last year with RA > and Osteoarthritis. I have been struggling with aches, pains and > joint problems since 1995. For years my doctor kept telling me that I > was always tired because I was a single mother of 3 growing boys. > Well, it took several unnecessary surgeries and moving to a different > state to be diagnoised. The night before going to my new doctor, I > woke up at 4:00 am and wrote down every test, surgery that I had in > the past 10 years. (I had my medical records with me.) I did have a > positive ANA in 1995, but the RA at that time was negative. The test > last year was positive. I finally feel that someone is listening to > me... it is not all in my head. I have a wonderful, supportive > husband now and I have not been working for about 1 1/2, trying to get > my health taken care of. I am really glad that I found this chat, so > now I can talk with people who really have a good understanding of > what RA is like. > > Have a great day! > Ina > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.5/426 - Release Date: 23/08/2006 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I'm so glad you're here, Shay! Here's a big welcome to you, and to all the new members who also just joined. It's so nice to see this family grow, and we are truly a family here :-) love, > > I wished to give my sincerest gratitude to for referring myself to this loving community. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to become apart of this truly Divine Family; plus I look forward to getting to know everyone. Love, Shay > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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