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Board: Knee & Hip Problems 02-02-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 198
Posted By achyFL
Re: Preparing for THR at 33

Hi,

I had both hips replaced when I was 33 (23 years ago), have had one revision surgery and am planning to have revision surgery on the other hip later this year.

I was very happy with the...
Board: Knee & Hip Problems 01-21-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 400
Posted By achyFL
Re: Hip Pain

Hi Nikki,

I understand where you're coming from. I had both hips replaced in 1990, last year it was determined both implants had failed. I had one of them removed and replaced in Aug. 2012. It was...
Board: Arthritis 01-12-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments
Views: 574
Posted By achyFL
Re: Treatments

It's supposed to be every 4 weeks, but because of the way my doctor' s office schedules, it ends up being more like 5 weeks.
Board: Arthritis 01-10-2013, 04:48 AM
Replies: 5
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments
Views: 574
Posted By achyFL
Re: Treatments

Hi,

I developed JRA when I was 10, I'm now in my 50's and still being treated. I applaud your efforts to learn more about the disease and the treatments, you seem very mature for your age (but...
Board: Arthritis 12-05-2012, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 294
Posted By achyFL
Re: Advanced Osteoarthritis in Both Knees

Please consider seeing a rheumatologist if you haven't done so. When I was 10, I developed fatigue, fever, and changes in RBC count. After both knees became very swollen, I was diagnosed with JRA...
Board: Arthritis 11-17-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Rheumatoid Arthritis What to do!?!?
Views: 655
Posted By achyFL
Re: What to do!?!?

Pollyanna,

I cannot stress to you enough how important it is to advocate for yourself and push for answers. Based on your age when your symptoms developed, it may be JRA (or JIA as doctors now...
Board: Arthritis 10-05-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By achyFL
Re: JRA and a wii fit plus???

Thistle girl,

I developed JRA at the age of 10 and I'm now 56. I had very good results with Remicade for a number of years, when it stopped working for me I tried Orencia for a year and never got...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-02-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,464
Posted By achyFL
Re: Time line

Hello,

Hopefully my info will be useful.

Last worked - Feb 2012

Filed for Social Security disability -July 2012

Received pain questionnaire from state and returned - late August 2012
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-01-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Posted By achyFL
Re: Disability Question

Hi Tina,

Hope you don't mind me chiming in here. Don't forget about the 5 month waiting period for Soc Sec disability. If I understand it correctly, if you worked in June, once you are approved,...
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