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    About Me

    I was diagnosed with RA in March of '07 and have a toddler son. I have an amazing husband who has Ulcerative Colitis-but he works really hard so I can stay home with our son Ian.

    Interests

    Cooking, playdates, reading, video games, movies, playing poker, etc. etc.

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    • The second half of 2008 will have to be better!

      Mood July 22, 2008 4:53pm

      I'm getting so bored with myself and these depressing journals, it has to get better, 2008 has stunk so far!

      So today Michael has to go to the …

    • Tragedy

      Mood July 14, 2008 1:13pm

      Hey guys. I know I have disappeared for a while and I am so sorry for not keeping up with your journals like I'd like. I was feeling rather …

    • Journal Entry for June 23, 2008

      Mood June 23, 2008 7:19pm

      Hmmm...I guess I'm doing all right! I don't have much to say, just wanted to check in. I have been trying to walk my dog pretty far on the …

    • IS THIS WHAT HELL IS LIKE??? OMG!!

      Mood June 7, 2008 7:17pm

      This will be a long one but I need to vent and cry about this week. Okay, so I had my first Humira shot on the 27th of May-about 3-4 days later …

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    • I’m With You

      From bizemomm Wednesday

      you and the family as always are in my heart and prayers! love you, Auntie M

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      From Sarahsma Wednesday

      my diary sorta tells the story of a family in crisis. Im hoping today will go differently

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      From aprilrenae Tuesday

      Thanks, it is much better. Hope you are good!

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      From SarahKeturah Tuesday

      Surviving. how are you doing?

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      From JillyT Tuesday

      I wish you could join us too! A couple of my DS buddies are coming to Chitown to visit the first week in August wish you could join us! In the meantime here is an extra big hug! jilly

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    • Close Rheumatoid Arthritis

      I was diagnosed in Feb. 07 with RA and have a toddler son, just trying to understand how I'm supposed to take care of both of us! My husband also has ulcerative colitis, so we're kind of a mess...

      Treatments

      Arava Not Working
      Gave me painful, crampy diarrhea-which is unfortunate because my joints felt great!
      Humira Not Working
      I took one shot and was in the hospital a week later with terrible chest pain (pleurisy)
      Methotrexate Not Working
      I got a rash, a giant boil on my face, some shortness of breath and other issues
      Plaquenil Somewhat Helpful
      Feel pretty decent-I am very itchy though!!
      Prednisone Not Working
      I had a terrible reaction, High BP I guess, bloody nose, headaches etc.
      Voltaren Working / Worked
      Okay-I think it's giving me an ulcer though
    • Close Anxiety

      JeannetteN hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Parenting Toddlers (1-3)

      I have a toddler born in Nov. 05 named Ian Atticus. He is the cutest kid in the universe! :)

    • Open Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

      My husband was Dx'd right after our son was born in Nov. 05.

      Treatments

      Azulfidine Not Working
      Didn't work very well-apparently it is a very outdated treatment.
      Purinethol Working / Worked
      He seems to think it's working all right.
      Lialda Working / Worked
      He just started this one as it is brand new-no generic yet so it is a little pricey. He seems to think it's working.
    • Open Sjogren's Syndrome

      Have RA and Sjorgen's

    • Open Fatty Liver Disease

      JeannetteN hasn’t entered any details for this support group.
    • Open Fibromyalgia

      Have secondary Fibromyalgia due to RA.

      Treatments

      Cyclobenzaprine Working / Worked
      Pretty decent.
      Elavil Working / Worked
      I sleep well with it but have some wacky dreams!
      Lyrica Not Working
      Hated it! Huge headaches.
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