
Randy Are you a New York/Tri-State area RA sufferer who would want to share your story on camera for a health website to help educate others? Don't contact me but email searchra@yahoo.com. They are still looking for people to share their stories.

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Rockville-based Human Genome Sciences announced Monday that its experimental lupus drug has completed its final round of testing at a higher dose and will be headed to the Food and Drug Administration for approval.

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Amidst the sea of jerseys and bike shorts at New Jersey's City to Shore -- a 150-mile bike ride to benefit multiple sclerosis research -- one unlikely rider stands out.

Dana Michele Moreno I went to the conference in Orlando, FL over the weekend and wished everyone who has an autoimmne diseases could have been there. The conference was that good. I am really excited in writing my U.S. Rep. to help pass H.R. 2084.

Elaine
Hello Everyone
Please help by becoming a member of the 'Palindromic Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness' cause to increase awareness of PRA. This rare form of Arthritis also known as Palindromic Rheumatism (PR) affects both men & women equally and between 30% and 50% of sufferers progress to Rheumatoid Arthritis. Your valued... support will be very much appreciated to improve recognition of this disease.
Thank you so much.
Elaine :-)
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Dawn Robinson Martin I need to do research. Any good sites to go to?

Kathy Crockett-Kane Hi I was hoping someone could help me. I don't know where to turn. For the last 4 months I have been experiencing left sided chest pain that goes under my arm and sometimes down my arm. I also get numbness in my fingers and hand. every time I shower or get in hot water I break out in hives. They last for 30 mins-an hou...r. I have seen multiple doctors. It is not cardiac or GI related all checked out fine. They thought it was anxiety, but that doesn't seem to hold true either. I don't know what to do my rheumatoid panel turned out normal, but I still this could be some sort of autoimmune process. I am fatigued and just generally don't feel well. I am hoping someone on here might have some answers or help me figure out what to do next.

Gail Lucille Woodrome does anyone know much about dermatomyositis, my grandmother died with this diagnosis many years ago and I am having alot of the symptoms

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA)
http://thyroid.about.com/b/2009/10/08/sa ve-natural-thyroid-coalition-kickoff.htm #gB3
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Save Natural Thyroid Coalition Kicks Off Advocacy Effort

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The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) announced today that it has achieved the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluators of charities.

Melody Bolin Hi! My name is Melody and my 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with MPA last year. The underlying autoimmune disease is familial and unidentified. It has typically caused pulmonary fibrosis, but in Tory's case the severity of the MPA caused complete kidney failure. Any communication from others (especially teenagers) would be welcome.

Ashley
NEW BLOG on working with arthritis and disability: PLEASE Read, Share, and COMMENT! http://arthritisfoundationwpa.wordpress. com/2009/10/05/lets-work-together-how-to -professionally-live-with-arthritis-simi lar-conditions-ashley-boynes-community-d evelopment-director-wpa-chapter/

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) Great story on autoimmune disease, PANDAS.
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PANDAS can present with severe and debilitating symptoms as in Sammy's case, or it can be more subtle and easily misdiagnosed, especially since most doctors are unfamiliar with the disorder. Tics, OCD ...












