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3 Replies Last post: May 15, 2008 6:25 AM by upcamogie  
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Jeff_MA
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May 8, 2008 10:25 AM

Newbie with Rheumatoid Arthritis


Hello all.


I am a 39yo male who hasn't run in years, but I need to start again to keep healthy physically and mentally. The one thing that may hamper me is that I was dx with Rheumatoid Arthritis last year. Is there anyone else have Rheumatoid Arthritis who is trying to start running again? Anyone have any advice?


Thanks, Jeff

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Leven Holliman
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May 11, 2008
1. May 11, 2008 6:21 AM in response to: Jeff_MA
Re: Newbie with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hi Jeff,

I am in the same boat....I ran 50+ races 15+ years ago +40 pounds ago ...My medication Humira and Mexotrexate seem to do a great job but I am very inactive I am gong to go run now for the 1st time in a long I'll let you know ...Good Luck stay in touch.
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2. May 14, 2008 6:04 PM in response to: Leven Holliman
Re: Newbie with Rheumatoid Arthritis
I read an article a few weeks ago that was saying Tumeric (the spice) helps with joint pain. I dont know how true it is but it couldn't hurt anything to try something natural and see what happens.
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upcamogie
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3. May 15, 2008 6:25 AM in response to: Jeff_MA
Re: Newbie with Rheumatoid Arthritis
I dont have RA but do have a mix of autoimmune issues, one is mixed connective dissue disease (which has symptoms common to RA, lupus and the like). I am pretty active already, but there are times where the joints really flare up. I have tried some meds not specific to RA (plaquenil) but they havent done me any good. I feel better after exercising, its the long periods of not doing anything where I really feel joint pain. I would advise to start slow but keep at it and hope your symptoms cause you too much pain. good luck-
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