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June 26, 2013 One of our Chicks is wondering if anyone else has experienced a large increase in the price of their medications?  Her Methotrexate prescription is now 2.5 times the price she paid before. Ouch. As always your input is greatly appreciated in helping answer the questions from your fellow members. Thank you in [...]

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ra chicks chat member questions and discussions archival project for women with rheumatoid arthritis

June 26, 2013 A member writes: Can you find out if any RA chicks get eye infections after taking Orencia? I have had my 4th injection of Orencia and have two bouts of eye infections. Very frustrating. Thank you in advance for your input and sharing your experiences to help answer this members question. (((pain-free internet [...]

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ra chicks chat member questions and discussions archival project for women with rheumatoid arthritis

February 5, 2013 One of our Chicks was just diagnosed with cataracts that the doctor attributed to long term Prednisone use. She wanted to share it with you and see if anybody else has had this happen?  Learn more about prednisone caused cataracts here. Thank you in advance for your input and sharing your experiences to [...]

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January 14, 2013 Issues with cold sores? One member wrote in: I have always suffered from cold sores but since having flares and being on Methotrexate it seems like when one heals another appears. Does anyone have this problem and what they use for it. I think my system is immune to Abreva, it no [...]

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ra chicks chat member questions and discussions archival project for women with rheumatoid arthritis

January 13, 2013 One member writes: I was diagnosed with RA in the last year. The specialist is 3 hours away and with me being a single mom, it is really hard for me to drive there 2 times a month. He had put me on medications, but honestly, they do not seem to help [...]

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ra chicks chat member questions and discussions archival project for women with rheumatoid arthritis

January 13, 2013 Niki wrote: One RA Chick is going gluten free with her diet and was wondering if that dietary change has helped any of you with your RA symptoms. Thoughts and experiences? Thank you in advance for taking the time to help her out and answer her message. Sharing your experiences is greatly [...]

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