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Member Discussions and Questions Radiation Synovectomy on Knee for Rheumatoid Arthritis Procedure Member Discussion from RA Chicks :Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis

December 21, 2014 Radiation synovectomy? A Chick's message to you all: Hi, I am being referred for radiation synovectomy on my knee after an unsuccessful surgical synovectomy. Has anyone any experience of this procedure? Thank You! xx Have you had this procedure? Experiences or advice to share with this member? Thank you for taking the [...]

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Member Discussions and Questions Laryngitis and Cough From Taking Humira for Rheumatoid Arthritis Discussion from RA Chicks

December 21, 2014 Has this happened to you while on Humira? A member message: Going through major med changes after being on the same ones for years. Has anyone developed laryngitis and cough from taking Humira? I've only had two doses so far. First the laryngitis started and now the annoying cough. No cold, fever, [...]

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Super Arthgold arthritis supplement product recalled

May 1, 2014 Niki wrote: Arthritis supplement recall info from Arthritis Foundation passing it along. "Arthritis Supplement Recalled Due to Undeclared Drug Ingredients FDA analysis found Super Arthgold is contaminated with several drugs that could cause adverse reactions, potentially fatal." Read the full article from Arthritis Today here: Arthritis Supplement Recalled Due to Undeclared Drug [...]

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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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December 4, 2013 One of our Chicks wrote in yesterday: Is there any advice from the RA chicks about birth control? I'm going to my doctor(s) soon to discuss starting, is there anything thing you would suggest I bring up or try? As always thank you for your time and input. It is greatly appreciated. [...]

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Medication Cost and Copay Assistance Programs for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Medication Cost and Copay Assistance Programs for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis can be costly enough with small co-pays but many patients have have to deal with large co-pays on their insurance plan or no insurance at all. To make it easier for those in our community looking for assistance for their treatments, here [...]

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