I like to read about RA treatments and learn how others cope with it. It is nice to be able to talk to folks that understand what you live with daily. 
Carla
I am a woman with a cerebral palsy!
Hi,
I have had RA since 2004, I take Orencia 1x each month by a 30 minute infusion at my dr.'s office. I have also developed end stage liver disease. Weāre not exactly sure of the cause. There is nothing the doctor can do for it. I have been told to exercise and lose some weight and that may help. There is no pain or discomfort at all. There are actually no symptoms of liver disease until your eyes or skin turn yellow. Luckily I guess, my liver enzymes were being checked while I was taking Methotrexate, then I was switched to Arava, and then switched to Humaria. I hope to get lots of info here. Iām really more of a luker than a poster. I homeschool my 9 1/2 year old special needs son.
Thank you,
Joan
As a man with a girlfriend with the condition, I want to know more about it and support her. I am Pattyās Boyfriend and I proudly stand behind and support her.
I am Sally and I have RA.
I am a THREE time cancer survivor. This month I have survived breast cancer for 5 yrs. My experience with cancer started 28 yrs ago with Hodgkins. 18 months later it came back. They say the breast cancer was most likely caused from the treatments of the Hogkins. There is hope and there are miracles. To me the future is a scary place as far as my health goes. However, I am so happy to be here. Never give up, that is my motto.
I HAVE LIVED WITH IBS FOR A FEW YEARS NOW. ALL THE PAIN AND THINGS THAT GO WITH IT. THANX FOR A SUPPORT GROUP LIKE THIS.
Because I was born with CP and am interested in hanging out with others who have to deal with it.
New ideas to help treat my daughters eczema and help with her asthma.
I am consistantly looking at ways to lower my weight and maintain a health balanced life.
I have been dx with Fibromyalgia. However, I still am as yet unconvinced that I have this conditionā¦ so am always wanting to learn more. A healthy diet, the best in Vitamins and Supplements and regular visits to my Chiropractor keep me from feeling overwhelmed. I am the CareGiver for my young granddaughter that has Cystic Fibrosis.
Iāve had eczema for more than 25 years and am interested in what treatments have been successful for others.
my daughter in law had surgeryā¦how do you deal with it allā¦not knowingā¦
Good Morning:
I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about 6 years ago, although I believe I had it long before that given the symptoms I was having.
Iāve been on a whole slew of anti-inflammatories and DMARDāS, which gradually stopped working one by one.
I am now on Methotrexate which makes me sick and exhausted for days. Iām a tough old nut though.
My question is: The relatively new biologics - since they are crazy expensive, is there any financial assistance for these. Iām afraid that my rheumatologist, whom I see next week, may suggest it. At as much as $25,000 per year, thatās more than my take-home pay for a year!
On another note, is there any way to simply inform co-workers, family, and friends of what rheumatoid arthritis really is? So many people are ignorant of it and see us as a āweak linkā.
Hello, My name is Suzie. I have suffered with ISB most my life. Back in 2003, I had a major belly surgery that has made everything worse. I suffer just about everyday. I would love to chat with others who have the same problem. Thanks
Hi everyone:
My name is Pat and I have several things which has brought me here. They are
Cerebral Palsy, Cellulitis (ala Thyroid condition), Diabetes (Type I), Epilepsy
(Though I have yet to understand why thereās no forum here for that *Hintā¦Hint
CarePlace Staff ) & Sleep Apnea (I was pleasantly surprised to see a forum
here for this ).
Iāve had Cerebral Palsy since birth and Iāve been told Iāve had Epilepsy just as
long, though Iām convinced that came along a few years later into my childhood.
I developed Cellulitis as an adult (Poor weight management, bad BMI, etc),
Diabetes just a couple of years ago (Mainly because of my weight and all the
sugar Iād eaten over the years before) and Sleep Apnea also just a couple of
years ago (Around this time of the year to be exact).
To get around town, I ride a Pride Victory scooter (Though I can and do walk short distances like around the apartment building I live in). Canāt hardly fit the thing on the bus (Thatās the frustrating part), but actually I donāt mind it as much as the tradeoff is that I at least have freedom of movement. Basically, this means I can go whichever way I want to in order to get from Point A to Point B.
I see two doctors, one for my Epilepsy (A Neurologist) and the other for the rest of my problems (An Internal Medicine specialist). I see them on a quasi-regular basis.
Finally, I also have a Medical Wonders blog and VideoCast which I hope to merge into one (Currently they are two seperate blogs) and move over to CarePlace (I just LOVE themed places for my blogs :)). I will gladly post the URL when it is set up so everyone can take a look.
Well anywayā¦I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. I look forward to getting to know each & every one of you.
Cheers 
Pat Cook
Denver, Colorado
I was recentlly diagnosed with SLE Lupus. I am here to learn more about this condition, how to live with it and to meet others with Lupus as well.
I am interested in this condition as my husband was diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma in October of 2002. He was able to remain NED for 3 years and then it returned in October of 2005 in his left lung. He is currently doing well and in remission. He also has MS and we are thankful that it has not worsened through all the treatments of the cancer. I can certainly share information I have learned throughout this journey. I am also interested in new treatment modalities. I love meeting new people from all walks of life and offer encouragement when needed.
I have been diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia for just under 20 years and want to connect with other hypos and share tips and get and give support
I have anophtalmia (I donĀ“t know if that is the correct word in english, in spanish is anoftalmia, born without an eye).
IĀ“m 27 years old and I still donĀ“t know why I was born with this desease, so Im hoping that here I can find answers, o at least learn more abāout it.