Colleen

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So sorry Colleen. It was not intentional. You email address was listed as

bouncing, meaning that the mail was not getting to you. This happens a lot

when people change or abandon email addresses. We had more than 25 bouncing

addresses that were unsubbed. A few of them were not supposed to be, but I

think I was to hasty with the button. Glad you¹re still able to read when

you can with your busy schedule.

Can¹t your doctor help you with the meds? Has he ever given you samples to

try so that you can find out if they work? From there you can contact the

manufacturers and if you qualify, you may be able to get them for free. One

of the most effective RA drugs is MTX and it is also one of the most

affordable. But you will have more labs to get done, so if you have to pay

for doctors and labs, the affordable price may be much more. As Kathe

suggested, clinical trials are another way to get meds as well as the labs

and doctor visits for free. There are risks that go along with clinical

trials that you must be aware of and be willing to take. I hope your RA

continues to be under control and you feel well enough to finish your

nursing program.

When will you graduate?

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> Ok..I am back...for some reason I was bounced out of this group.

> Maybe because I wasn't talking much. I have been so busy but I still

> want to be a part.

> I am glad to be a part of this group.

> Ok..for those who don't know me. I am a 24 year old nursing student

> who has RA and epilepsy. What a combination. I have my RA under

> control for now...knock on wood. I don't know for how much longer

> though. I am only taking over the counter meds because I can't afford

> the others.

> I think that is enough about me. I will talk more later. I have a

> paper due this morning

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