Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 hi there, almost passed you by....lol. Hope this site helps, I know it's helped me. I don't post very often, but read a lot. Good luck. Laurie > I was just Diagnosed with autoimmune hep last month after doing test since Aug. They only found out i had it as i went to emergency room for another matter. had biop last month and thats what the doc said i had. was worried alot as i have never heard of this. I am on prednisone right now and waiting on more blood work to be done. so hope this is a nice place to talk about this. > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2002 Report Share Posted March 3, 2002 Welcome what kept you so long before you found use? It is really nice to meat you I was dx AIH on 1998. If you feel the need to ask questions or just to vent feel free you have come to the right place. Jeanette UK AIHdx 1998 Cirrhosis dx 2001 PS what is your name? what medication are you on?. homeatrl <homeatrl@...> wrote: hi there, almost passed you by....lol. Hope this site helps, I know it's helped me. I don't post very often, but read a lot. Good luck. Laurie> I was just Diagnosed with autoimmune hep last month after doing test since Aug. They only found out i had it as i went to emergency room for another matter. had biop last month and thats what the doc said i had. was worried alot as i have never heard of this. I am on prednisone right now and waiting on more blood work to be done. so hope this is a nice place to talk about this. > > > ---------------------------------> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2002 Report Share Posted July 14, 2002 Hi Toni, Glad you found us. We definitely know what you are going through. I am 35, divorced, and a mother of a 6-year old. I was diagnosed with RA 2 years ago and have found great comfort in this group. If you have any questions, all you have to do is ask and there is always someone in this group that either knows the answer or can help you find it. The support that I have found here has saved my sanity. Welcome. Love and Hugs Stacey in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2002 Report Share Posted July 14, 2002 Hi Toni...welcome! My name is Tess...soon to be 51, single, mom of 4, grandma to 2. I was first diagnosed with " sero-negative lupus " and " mixed connective tissue disease " in 1980 at the age of 29. 4 years ago the rheummy decided I had Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. I have my good days & bad days, but have done better since starting Remicade treatments last winter. I also take methotrexate injections. There are so many sweet, courageous people here, and answers to most questions you will have. I'm glad you've found us...I hope you feel better everyday. In Hope... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2002 Report Share Posted July 14, 2002 Hi Toni. My name's Carol, and I live in Florida. I'm 36 and was diagnosed with RA last February. We're still trying to get my RA under control. Presently I'm on Methotrexate and Plaquenil, among other things. There are a lot of caring people in this group, as well as great information on RA. This group has really helped me to cope with the changes RA has brought to my life. We're glad to have you! Hugs, Carol [ ] Hi I am a new member Hi My name is Toni I am a 32 year old female that has Rheumatiod Arthritis and I am looking to make some new friends that also know what it is like to suffer from this. I hope to hear from someone soon. Thank You Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2002 Report Share Posted July 14, 2002 Hi Toni, My name is Gail and I'm in my early 50's...have suffered with RA for 12 years. You have come to the right place for support and love and comfort. It's like we all understand where each is coming from....and we understand each others pain. Feel free to vent your aches and frustrations...there are some very sweet and knowledgeable women on the list. Hope you can find some comfort here. I Have. Gail [ ] Hi I am a new member Hi My name is Toni I am a 32 year old female that has Rheumatiod Arthritis and I am looking to make some new friends that also know what it is like to suffer from this. I hope to hear from someone soon. Thank You Toni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 14, 2002 Report Share Posted July 14, 2002 Hi Toni: Welcome - I am 48 and have been diagnosed with RA for three years now. Currently I am on Methotrexate, Arava, and Bextra, as well as other medications for chronic asthma and allergies. Waiting for that elusive Embrel! I am maintaining for the most part pretty well, have good days and bad days like we all do, but consider myself fortunate to still be able to be as active as I am. Some activities and things have had to be given up because of the RA but I am still able to ride my horse fairly often so I am very lucky. My husband and my two kids are very supportive of me and help out when needed although I hate asking them for help and admitting I cannot do something that I used to have no problem with. Even if you don't post very often just reading the posts of others in the group has been very helpful to me. You will learn a lot from people in this group, very knowledgeable and supportive souls here, and I am happy you have found your way to us. Kathe in CA __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2002 Report Share Posted July 15, 2002 Hi Toni--your reading about my situation with Joe and all the support I am getting -- there is no better place for you to be then here in the comfort and thoughts of these folks! Seems weird that sometimes you get more support from cyber friends then family support. My hubby Joe is 33 and has RA and OA. His main meds are Enbrel--which he LOVES! He is still on Metho--cant seem to come lower then the 8 pills a week. Celebrex, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium, Allegra for allergys, Univas for High BP.....I think thats it. Ask away -- this is a great group of friends! and Joe in PA [ ] Hi I am a new member > Hi My name is Toni I am a 32 year old female that has Rheumatiod > Arthritis and I am looking to make some new friends that also know > what it is like to suffer from this. I hope to hear from someone > soon. > > Thank You > Toni > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2002 Report Share Posted July 15, 2002 Hello Toni, I will be 52 the 22nd of this month and have had RA for 15 years, I am presently on Methotrexate injections, folic acid and Lodine XL. They have tried me on Remicade, gold shots, Arava, Enbrel, Kineret, Plaquinel and Sulfazaladine, none of which did any good, but many of the people on this site have had success with many of these, so thats good. Methotrexate has worked the best for me and makes it so I am able to move around with less pain. My Rhuematologist told me last week that we are doing as much as we can until they come out with more meds to try and my sed rate is down more than last blood work. I have two children boy (30) and girl (29), and 6 grandchildren, 5 girls and 1 boy. They are my life. I also have a husband (Fred)of 31 years that keeps me going. I am having trouble with my right wrist, carpel tunnel I think,will know Tuesday after the nerve conduction test. I am lucky because I have had very little damage from the RA. Since joining this group I have learned more than I have the whole 15 years about this disease. Hope you enjoy your membership and it is nice to talk to people who can understand your pain. in WA Can you tell us more about yourself so we can get to know you better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2002 Report Share Posted July 15, 2002 Hi this is Toni again thank you all for your welcoming letters I really appericated all of them I was diagnosed about 5 years ago and so far the only thing that has been helping me is Celabrex. My doctor last Tuesday started me on Azulfidine which I think I am unable to take as it makes me feel as though I am drunk and causes me to be very light headed and vomit I am waiting to her from her still to find out what is going on. On top of having Ra I also suffer with depression and panic attacks. I can no longer do so much that I use to do that it makes me mad. I am also married and have been married for 13 years now and we have no children but we do have alot of neices and nephews which is great !!! Anyway thanks again so much for making me feel welcome I hope to learn more from all of you and to make some long lasting friendships.. Toni staceycrwfrd@... wrote: --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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