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Input on Knee Replacements for Rheumatoid Arthritis Member Discussion from RA Chicks archive

June 4, 2014 Knee replacements? Member looking for your input: I had my right knee replaced 3 weeks ago. I still walk with a limp and cannot straighten it completely. I couldn't straighten it prior to the surgery because my RA was so bad. I'm wondering if the point I'm at in physical therapy is [...]

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RA and Chest Rib Cage Pain Member Discussion

May 27, 2014 Chest/ rib cage pain? A Chick writes: I would like to know if any members have chest/ rib cage pain. I can not get relief. I've only been diagnosed for 8 months( RA and Lupus). I am on Plaquenil, Prednisone , Tramadol, Methotrexate, folic acid, and 800 mil Ibuprofen. It hurts to [...]

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Scared to Try Medications Advice for Alternative Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis member discussion

April 30, 2014 Advice or suggestions? Newly diagnosed looking for some helpful input: Hi I'm newly diagnosed with RA my doc wants to start me on medication but I am so against it...anyone out there not taking medication that can give advice on maybe some alternative methods?? As always thank you in advance for helping [...]

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Body Hair Loss Member Discussion RA Chicks

April 30, 2014 Niki wrote: We have talked about hair loss, especially with the medications we take, a lot but mostly focus on hair loss on head. Well we are women and we care more about that hair anyway. ;) I have received several messages in the past two weeks about hair loss not on [...]

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Heel Pain With Rheumatoid Arthritis Member Discussion RA Chicks

April 26, 2014 Heel pain? Chick wrote in: Help! Out of nowhere the other day my heels starting aching. They aren't too bad when I'm off of them but with two little ones I'm up and down a lot. My rheumatologist appointment isn't for a few more weeks now. Is there anything that helps that [...]

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Ongoing Muscle and Joint Soreness After Exercise with Rheumatoid Arthritis Member Discussion

April 20, 2014 Has this happened to you with exercise or do you have some advice? A member writes: Hi, I am 30 yrs old and have suffered from RA for 6 years. Currently on Methotrexate and Humira and have had a great response to this combo for the last 3 years. So much so, [...]

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