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Name: Paula Wiles
Age: 42
Gender: female
Location: OHIO
Type of Arthritis: RA
Medications: Enbrel, Imuran, assorted pain meds, folic acid
Surgeries: none to date
Hobbies: train, show, dressage horses
Email address: pfwiles@citynet.net 
Other stuff: I have had RA for 6 years. When I was diagnosed, they told me I was very sick (RF in the 700s). I was sure my life was over and the that I would never be able to do the things I loved. I want to let people with RA know that sometimes you can have good control of the disease and pursue a physical life. I'm in good control of my disease and have a very active physical life (within limits) with my horses. It is possible and life is not over with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. I was terrified of that when I was diagnosed and I had no one to talk to about my fear. Thankfully, I found the internet and sites like this one (and others) to share my fear and learn about this disease.
 

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