Posted on November 17, 2009 by raandme
My life has changed so drastically in the last few months. Sometimes I go an entire week without even thinking about this blog. And when I do, I never have time to update anyway.
I have found it both thrilling and challenging to adjust back into the “real world”. The last few years were all about [...]
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Posted on September 18, 2009 by raandme
I had a follow up with my surgeon this week.
So, we decided that the hip definitely needs to come out. He says it’s at the end of its life, and I agree. It’s also problematic in that it is keeping my new knee from getting straight.
The only thing is that now that Im finally back [...]
Filed under: R.A., pain, rheumatoid, rheumatoid arthritis, school, surgery | Tagged: arthritis, chronic illness, humira, medication, pain, physical therapy, R.A., rheumatoid, rheumatoid arthritis, surgery | 3 Comments »
Posted on July 23, 2009 by raandme
Its amazing how you can be on top of the world one week, and the next week, R.A. can bring you so far down.
The initial relief I felt from my meds have slowly stopped working and Im in the midst of a hard core flare. The last few of my joints that haven’t been affected [...]
Filed under: R.A., pain, physical therapy, rheumatoid, rheumatoid arthritis, surgery | Tagged: arthritis, chronic illness, depression, disability, humira, knee replacements, medication, osteoarthritis, pain, physical therapy, prednisone, R.A., rheumatoid, rheumatoid arthritis, surgery | 18 Comments »
Posted on June 21, 2009 by raandme
Its been almost two weeks since I have been allowed to start taking my R.A. meds again. Namely methotrexate and Humira. I’ve had two doses of Methotrexate and one of Humira. This is my first attempt at Humira though. But I’m already loving the fact that I only have to have the injection every two [...]
Filed under: Medications, R.A., methotrexate, pain, physical therapy, rheumatoid, rheumatoid arthritis, surgery, weight | Tagged: arthritis, bursitis, chronic illness, humira, knee replacements, knees, medication, methotrexate, pain, physical therapy, prednisone, R.A., rheumatoid, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatologist, surgery, weight gain | 13 Comments »
Posted on June 10, 2009 by raandme
Today I was finally able to start all my R.A. meds again. After fifteen weeks without anything but Prednisone, I am thrilled.
I had to stop everything before my first surgery. And since everything kept getting delayed, it meant more time without my meds. It was still worth it. My two most painful joints have been [...]
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Posted on March 3, 2009 by raandme
I saw my rheumatologist today. After countless physical therapy sessions, I finally get to make an appointment with a orthopedic surgeon to see if I’m a candidate for knee replacement.
My doctor was very reluctant to mention this option. I had to down right refuse anymore physical therapy. I told her there was no way I’m [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2008 by raandme
I had my first visit with my rheumatologist with insurance. My card came in the mail Saturday! I’m in such a good mood. I’m sure I looked like some sort of nut job. I was smiling the whole time. Everyone in the office was excited for me. My doctor had a list of things shes [...]
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Posted on April 1, 2008 by raandme
Id like to mention the medications I am currently on. My current treatments include:
8 mg shot of methotrexate once a week. ( I have been on methotrexate for over 2 years now. Its the only medication Ive been on consecutively)
I take two tablets of Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) a day ( I have been on this drug for three months now. [...]
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