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Dr. Shepper

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6. My husband developed RA in his early 40s

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Tue Oct 12, 2021, 12:48 PM

Oct 2021

About 7 years ago. It’s changed both of our lives completely. He is desperate and would try anything to be out of constant pain and to be able to use his legs like he used to.

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Scientists stumble on rheumatoid arthritis vaccine with huge potential [View all] Jilly_in_VA Oct 2021 OP

science... it's a thing getagrip_already Oct 2021 #1

As someone with RA, Lupus, Polymyositis,( and others I'm sure,) I welcome this with watering eyes. NightWatcher Oct 2021 #2

boy howdy. i bet we could charter a bus. mopinko Oct 2021 #3

I inherited mine from my father and I'd love to know my kid stands a chance of a better life. NightWatcher Oct 2021 #4

I have a couple of relatively un-serious Jilly_in_VA Oct 2021 #5

My husband developed RA in his early 40s Dr. Shepper Oct 2021 #6

I've got RA, but not in the usual way. Staph Oct 2021 #7

Interesting. Hope it pans out. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2021 #8