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25yrRA
Data Quality: 1 star
  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 51y
Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
Quality of Life:
  • Mental: Moderate
  • Physical: Mild
I am: Bad
25yrRA
Female, 51 years
Durham, CA
Primary Condition
RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) and 11 more
First symptom
Diagnosis
Interests
Advocacy, Research and 1 more
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    25yrRA
    Data Quality: 1 star
    • Sex: F
    • Age: 51
    Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Moderate
    • Physical: Mild
    I am: b
    I have:
    RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

    Bad

    added an InstantMe for Mar 27, 2013 Mar 27, 2013 4:20PM

    Teeth are still bothering me. (Had my bottom ones pulled a couple of months ago). Still can't figure how to drink with my dentures in!

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      25yrRA
      Data Quality: 1 star
      • Sex: F
      • Age: 51
      Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
      Quality of Life:
      • Mental: Moderate
      • Physical: Mild
      I am: b
      I have:
      RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)
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      lost a star Oct 29, 2012
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      25yrRA
      Data Quality: 1 star
      • Sex: F
      • Age: 51
      Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
      Quality of Life:
      • Mental: Moderate
      • Physical: Mild
      I am: b
      I have:
      RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

      Good

      added an InstantMe for Sep 20, 2012 Sep 20, 2012 6:37PM

      Today being my birthday, I actually feel pretty good, physically. Off to dinner at Red Lobster to TOTALLY screw up my diet!

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        Thank you! I don't feel too much older this year!

        about 8 months ago
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      25yrRA
      Data Quality: 1 star
      • Sex: F
      • Age: 51
      Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
      Quality of Life:
      • Mental: Moderate
      • Physical: Mild
      I am: b
      I have:
      RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

      QOL

      • Bad Social
      • Bad Mental
      • Good Physical
      completed the QOL survey for Sep 19, 2012 Sep 19, 2012

      Right now I'm nervous about this lump on the right side of my chest.

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        25yrRA
        Data Quality: 1 star
        • Sex: F
        • Age: 51
        Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
        Quality of Life:
        • Mental: Moderate
        • Physical: Mild
        I am: b
        I have:
        RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

        PFRS: 26

        • Some Fatigue
        • Most Sleep
        • Some Stiffness
        • Little Pain
        • Moderate External Stress
        completed the PFRS survey for Sep 19, 2012 Sep 19, 2012

        In general been feeling better since returning from my cruise.

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        25yrRA
        Data Quality: 1 star
        • Sex: F
        • Age: 51
        Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
        Quality of Life:
        • Mental: Moderate
        • Physical: Mild
        I am: b
        I have:
        RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

        Bad

        added an InstantMe for Sep 19, 2012 Sep 19, 2012 9:28PM

        Went to the dr today. Mentioned my lump, he sent me immediately for a chest x ray. Says he thinks I may have pulmonary fibrosis, but he wants the 2nd opinion from the radiologist before he starts treatment. I don't know what to think

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        25yrRA
        Data Quality: 1 star
        • Sex: F
        • Age: 51
        Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
        Quality of Life:
        • Mental: Moderate
        • Physical: Mild
        I am: b
        I have:
        RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

        Neutral

        added an InstantMe for Sep 17, 2012 Sep 17, 2012 7:34AM

        Went to SF for the weekend. On the way home we stopped and got a burger and fries and a chocolate malt. Got home and started throwing up! Now there's an end to a wonderful weekend!

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        25yrRA
        Data Quality: 1 star
        • Sex: F
        • Age: 51
        Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
        Quality of Life:
        • Mental: Moderate
        • Physical: Mild
        I am: b
        I have:
        RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

        Neutral

        added an InstantMe for Sep 13, 2012 Sep 13, 2012 5:02PM

        The lump in my neck/chest seems to have subsided, but my neck is killing me!

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          25yrRA
          Data Quality: 1 star
          • Sex: F
          • Age: 51
          Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
          Quality of Life:
          • Mental: Moderate
          • Physical: Mild
          I am: b
          I have:
          RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

          PFRS: 27

          • Most Fatigue
          • Some Sleep
          • Some Stiffness
          • Some Pain
          • Moderate External Stress
          completed the PFRS survey for Sep 12, 2012 Sep 12, 2012

          I was on vacation and for the most part, the weather was good.

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          25yrRA
          Data Quality: 1 star
          • Sex: F
          • Age: 51
          Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
          Quality of Life:
          • Mental: Moderate
          • Physical: Mild
          I am: b
          I have:
          RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

          Good

          added an InstantMe for Sep 12, 2012 Sep 12, 2012 6:08AM

          Came back from my trip feeling well except for a small lump on the right side of my neck that bothers me when I swallow. I'm scheduled with my dr so hopefully he can tell me what the mystery lump is.

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          25yrRA
          Data Quality: 1 star
          • Sex: F
          • Age: 51
          Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
          Quality of Life:
          • Mental: Moderate
          • Physical: Mild
          I am: b
          I have:
          RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

          Good

          added an InstantMe for Aug 30, 2012 Aug 30, 2012 11:48PM

          Been nauseated almost all day. Ate a McChicken sandwich yesterday and I think that did my stomach in. My doctor has given his okay. I finally threw up this evening and feel much better. We are supposed to leave on the train at 1:55am! Talk to y'all when I get back!

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            25yrRA
            Data Quality: 1 star
            • Sex: F
            • Age: 51
            Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
            Quality of Life:
            • Mental: Moderate
            • Physical: Mild
            I am: b
            I have:
            RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

            PFRS: 32

            • Most Fatigue
            • Most Sleep
            • Most Stiffness
            • Some Pain
            • Moderate External Stress
            completed the PFRS survey for Aug 28, 2012 Aug 28, 2012

            I think I generally feel better as I lose more weight and also I am getting ready to go om a cruise this Fri.

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              25yrRA
              Data Quality: 1 star
              • Sex: F
              • Age: 51
              Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
              Quality of Life:
              • Mental: Moderate
              • Physical: Mild
              I am: b
              I have:
              RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

              223 lb 1 oz BMI: 32.9

              updated her weight for Aug 28, 2012 Aug 28, 2012

              Have been tapering off of Prednisone (a steroid).

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              25yrRA
              Data Quality: 1 star
              • Sex: F
              • Age: 51
              Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
              Quality of Life:
              • Mental: Moderate
              • Physical: Mild
              I am: b
              I have:
              RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

              Good

              added an InstantMe for Aug 27, 2012 Aug 27, 2012 9:15PM

              Went to my rheumatologist today and found that I lost 12 lbs in just over a month! I am down to 3 mg of prednisone per day from a starting dose of 10 per day so the doctor indicates that is what is kick starting my weight loss. My blood test also indicate my kidneys are back to normal. I have no idea what I'm doing that is working so well, but it is nice to have the weight coming off. I have gained over 100 lbs since I started on prednisone over 24 years ago.

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                25yrRA
                Data Quality: 1 star
                • Sex: F
                • Age: 51
                Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
                Quality of Life:
                • Mental: Moderate
                • Physical: Mild
                I am: b
                I have:
                RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

                Good

                added an InstantMe for Aug 26, 2012 Aug 26, 2012 6:54PM

                Neck is doing better. Tired of taking my limit of painkillers to relax the muscles. I think my fibromyalgia and my RA have joined together to flare all at once. Getting excited about the trip as we leave EARLY (approx 2am) Fri morning.

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                  Thanks! I hope so too. How are you feeling lately?

                  about 9 months ago
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                  Durham is right about in the middle of the northern part of CA. We're 7 miles south of Chico. Is Sunnyvale in the south or north part of the Bay Area? My Aunt and Uncle lived in Richmond and worked in Pinole for years, so that's about all I know other than SF. We're going to a convention for my husband's union in SF right after we come back from our cruise. I think Sept will wear me out! Do your knees swell or do you have bad cartilage? I ruined the cartilage in my left knee when I played soccer in junior high.

                  about 9 months ago
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                25yrRA
                Data Quality: 1 star
                • Sex: F
                • Age: 51
                Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
                Quality of Life:
                • Mental: Moderate
                • Physical: Mild
                I am: b
                I have:
                RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

                Neutral

                added an InstantMe for Aug 26, 2012 Aug 26, 2012 5:39AM

                Really tired, but when I lie down I can't sleep. Haven't heard from my eldest child/adult and hope he's doing okay......

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                25yrRA
                Data Quality: 1 star
                • Sex: F
                • Age: 51
                Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
                Quality of Life:
                • Mental: Moderate
                • Physical: Mild
                I am: b
                I have:
                RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

                Neutral

                added an InstantMe for Aug 25, 2012 Aug 25, 2012 6:07AM

                Neck is still sore. This is a recording.....

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                25yrRA
                Data Quality: 1 star
                • Sex: F
                • Age: 51
                Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
                Quality of Life:
                • Mental: Moderate
                • Physical: Mild
                I am: b
                I have:
                RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

                Neutral

                added an InstantMe for Aug 23, 2012 Aug 23, 2012 4:33PM

                The smoke is really getting to me and giving me a massive sinus headache and really bothering mu lungs (cough, cough, wheeze....)

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                25yrRA
                Data Quality: 1 star
                • Sex: F
                • Age: 51
                Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
                Quality of Life:
                • Mental: Moderate
                • Physical: Mild
                I am: b
                I have:
                RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

                PFRS: 34

                • Most Fatigue
                • Most Sleep
                • Most Stiffness
                • Some Pain
                • Moderate External Stress
                completed the PFRS survey for Aug 21, 2012 Aug 21, 2012

                Neck has been bothering me all week and that always worries me. I was supposed to have multiple discs fused but they couldn't do so because they had already deteriorated too badly so anytime my neck starts bothering me for more than just a day, I start worrying.

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                  Years ago I had acupuncture on my poor torn up left knee. (8th grade girls soccer!) It worked great on the torn cartilage. I think my insurance will cover it so I should ask my regular doctor if he will refer me over. Thanks for the suggestion!

                  about 9 months ago
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                25yrRA
                Data Quality: 1 star
                • Sex: F
                • Age: 51
                Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 11 additional condition(s)
                Quality of Life:
                • Mental: Moderate
                • Physical: Mild
                I am: b
                I have:
                RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

                Good

                added an InstantMe for Aug 22, 2012 Aug 22, 2012 4:14PM

                Neck is still sore, but I am feeling more excited about trip as I have started to pack. Way too many clothes to sort through!

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