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Natalie3
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 3:07 PM


 

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Hi I just want to introduce myself to you all. I was so glad to come across this site. I am from Barbados and recently got diagnosed with RA, I am only now coming to grips with it and with dealing with the pain, I am on mx and still feeling pain, can anyone tell me if the pain decreases at all? and how soon should I see improvemnet? I try t keep positive with God's help and pray for you all to do the same.
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SusanOnWhidbey
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 3:19 PM


 

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Welcome Natalie. Please fill out your personal page (go up to Start Page at the top left in the blue rectangle). It will help us help you if we know something about your body's version of the RA Monster. Basically, we are each different. There is no one pathway and what works for one person may do nothing for another. But among us, there is enough experience that you're probably sure to find someone who has dealt with any particular symptom.
Also, please read the welcome thread. There is lots of information contained there. Meanwhile, welcome to our place! Susan

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NikkiLynn
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 3:38 PM


 

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Natalie,

Welcome to the AF board. This is a wondeful place with kind and compassionate people. RA is definately not a one size fits all disease and there is a lot on information for everyone here. Things do get better, but it can take awhile to find the right combo of meds...Hope you start to feel better soon

Take care,

Lynn
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valentineMI
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 5:29 PM


 

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Hi Natalie. Glad you found our site. There's so much help and encouragement to be found here, or just a place to vent on those days when no one else understands, or to get some questions answered by those who have been there. We're all here to help each other. Welcome
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Joyce0
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 5:36 PM


 

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Hi Natalie, Welcome! I am a newcomer too (about a month now). I've been on meds for 3 1/2 months in total. Started with Plaquenil, then added Sulfasalazine, now added MTX, with Prednisone on and off. Sometimes I feel that I'm not seeing any pain or fatigue relief, but then I think back on how I felt even a month ago and realize there is a slight improvement. I've been on Methotrexate for 3-weeks and haven't seen much difference. No side effects either, which is good. I see my Rheumy tomorrow and we will discuss the next steps. He keeps telling me to be patient, which is hard to do!
~ Joyce
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Annaart
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:01 PM


 

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Welcome Natalie, I hear you live on a beautiful island, a friend raves about it and the people. I hope we all are as kind and friendly as the people of Barbados.

MTX takes awhile, it took me over 10 weeks to feel the difference. If you catch it early and have no real damage. You will return to almost normal. Some of us have a really aggressive version, and so it might seem scary but many many have milder versions and do very well.

Welcome, Anna
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Mustjazz
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:17 PM


 

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Welcome to our family Natalie, sorry for the reason to be here. As others have said, this is a caring & informative site. Please ask questions, there is always someone who can provide some suggestions.
Blessings, Bonnie

"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." --Randy Pausch (1960-7/25/08)"
 
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Txnana
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:22 PM


 

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Welcome, Natalie! You will find support, encouragement, help, and many friends here!
SmileyCentral.com
Take care.
Txnana

RA and Sjogren's Syndrome

Remicade, MTX, Celebrex, Nexium, Lexapro, Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Calcium, Multi-Vitamin, Fish Oil, Diovan/HCT

"My Boss is a Jewish Carpenter."

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Bob Byrnes
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:35 PM


 

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Hi Natalie
Welcome to the family.I'm sure you can tell by the responses that we are all like a family.Coming to this site is one of the best things you can do in dealing with your RA.You are special-one of the few,the proud ,the arthritic.lol Again,welcome.Take care
Bob
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Florence367
Posted Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:56 PM


 

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Welcome to our RA Family Natalie! Until they find the right cocktail of meds for you it may be a rough road to start..Hang tough and come here often for help and advice..We're all here to help one another...Flo
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Grandpavan
Posted Thursday, November 08, 2007 1:03 AM


 

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Welcome to the site. I have no idea about medical treatment opportunities in Barbados but in some places it is hard to get to a qualified rheumatolgist. RA is usually a difficult disease to manage and even a well-qualified rheumatologist sometimes has trouble getting it controlled. Of course, many people do well on the more common treatments so we don't usually hear from them on this site. I hope you do well, but I also hope you stay on the site.

A person from the Virgin Islands could not find a specialist on the islands so she had to fly to the mainland to see a rheumatologist. Then her GP and the rheumatologist cooperated to manage her treatment with few actual visits to the rheumatologist. I strongly recommend that you see a specialist if at all possible. I hope you do well. God bless.

Age 82, diagnosed RA 12/2001, married since 1952, 4 sons no daughters, 4 grandsons 1 granddaughter.  Doing well on Methotrexate and Remicade.
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Brenna1
Posted Thursday, November 08, 2007 9:23 AM


 

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Hi Natalie! I think everyone else has covered the basics below (haha) - but I did want to welcome you to the board. I've been here for 7 months - and it has been a wonderful place for me to come for support and answers to my questions. I hope you get the same comfort as I have found. Hugs!

Age: 33  Female - Diagnosed RA 4/07, Lupus 6/08

Meds: .7cc's MX injectable, 400mg plaquenil daily, folic acid

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Susanita
Posted Thursday, November 08, 2007 9:58 AM


 

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Welcome to our family Natalie!!
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