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I am hoping to hear from anyone with an autoimmune disease that has had a lumbar laminectomy or spine fusion surgery. I have also posted in chronic pain forum. I have had back and leg pain for 2...
Seashell: Thanks you for your quick & thoughtful response. I know my RA is a factor in slow healing, but glad you mentioned it may lower my success rate if I want fusion surgery. I Googled...
I am 71 female with RA. I was active and exercised daily until left calf leg pain 2 years ago. I had several PT sessions and multiple epidural shots. My body responds well to steroids, but epidural...
Previous doc prescribed 30 mg and I couldn't sleep, I felt jittery, and like I wasn't exactly in my body. I quit after first day. My current rheumy prescribed leflunomide (generic Arava) and...