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July 18, 2001

I'm having big problems at the moment, the last two periods i am having big flare ups. My knees are so painful especially my left ,the weakest. Do you have many female members experiencing this problem. Spoke to my consultant and was told it is common to have these flare ups when you have periods. But the problem is that i am unable to walk let alone work. Sunday was embarrassing , it started at work and i had to be carried out by my husband. Hence now I'm off work for at least a week. ANY SUGGESTIONS?. Keep up the good work!

I am also worse during my period (I have RA).  I have endometriosis also, but I have heard from a lot of gals with RA complaining of the same thing. You are not alone. -TD

Have you thought about getting on the depo shot? its birthcontrol shot...but it stops your period from coming on every month. i also have endo. i know how painful it is, as well as arthiritis. -zombi

Any others with flares during their periods?