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qualifying for disibility — roxanne, Thu May 15 10:13
My Question is my uncle was just diagnosed with stills disease. I think he has the more sever case. He has been pretty much bed ridden for the last month. He is swollen all over and has high fevers and rashes. He use to work a full time job all of his life. Will he be able to qualify for disability?



Recently Diagnosed — Libby, Wed May 14 09:12
Hi, I live in Sydney Australia and I was diagnosed in February with AOSD after spending two weeks in hospital. I originally thought it was called "Stills Disease" because the pain made it impossible to move, hence being "Still"!! I would like to know whether any other sufferers experience cramps in their feet and... more


Many troubles... — Stacey, Tue May 13 22:23
I am currently in my second year of dealing with still's. I currently take hdroxychloroquine generic for paquenil(200mg 2x's a day), meloxicam generic for mobic(2.5mg 1x a day) and nortriptyline generic for pamelor(25mg one at night - and given to me for feeling I have in my feet - which is not working for me - i... more


Sore Throat / ulcers — Martha's Dad, Tue May 13 06:07
Hi. I have had AOSD for two years.I have recently come off (mid April) prednisolone after dropping down to 2.5mg pday and have been on MTX at 12.5mg scince June 07 with no problems. I have had a terribly ulcerated throat/ back of mouth for about three weeks.Suffice to say that it hurts somewhat. Blood tests seem ok... more


??? — Sarah, Mon May 12 13:26
I am 31 years old now, but I spent about 5 months battling similar symptoms of stills disease when I was 14 years old. Eventually it just went away. I was a mystery case and was sent to specialists and stills was never mentioned. I have only heard of stills disease recently. Is there a possibility that it could return ... more
  • ????? — Heathergirl, Tue May 13 07:58


sleep — dave in nebr, Wed May 7 04:13
well Hi first off. I have a question for the group. what do you do for sleepless nights? my wife is having trouble sleeping at night. she says she isnt sleepy and just lays awake until I go to sleep. then she gets up and spends the night working puzzles and such . also does any one have a dry hacky cough? she has... more


No Subject — mary, Tue May 6 16:51
i know stress is a big factor dealing with Still's. i was working at a retail store, but ive had to quit because it was too stressful. i know i need to work because i have bills and i just would not be finacially stable. i dont want to go back to retail because first of all, i personally think that it is one of the... more
  • Work — Ellen, Sun May 11 18:31
  • work — Margaret, Fri May 9 07:41
  • work — Jessica, Fri May 9 07:09
  • work — Cricket, Thu May 8 17:37


I have a Question for Stills buddies — Heathergirl, Sun May 4 23:40
I was diagnosed with Still's in January of this year. I also was newly diagnosed with Hypothyroid 4 months prier and put on synthroid and cytomel. I have all the symptoms of Stills, Rash when I get warm or get a fever when I shower, jont pain, muscle pain. I was off Pred and off my thyroid medications to see how I... more


Newly diagnosed — Ada, Fri May 2 14:38
Hi, I'm Ada, I live in the U.S. and was just diagnosed with Still's. It took me five years to get diagnosed and I have just started prednisone but I feel like it is too late. My hips, ankles, wrists and knees are so painful and swollen, somedays I feel like I am going insane with pain!!! What do any of you do for... more
  • Meds — Cricket, Sun May 4 00:12


New Member — Anonymous, Thu May 1 01:03
Hi, I'm Missy and I was diagnosed 4 years ago. I just turned 29. I used to come around support sites like this but I always ran away because it can get very scary to hear what some of you are going through. It's not that great to have that to look forward to. But now I've come to a part of my life that I desperately ... more


No Subject — Lisa D., Mon Apr 28 17:26
Is there anyone with still's who can tell me how long their skin rash has lasted? Does it ever go away? My rash has lasted 7 months and counting. I'm having no relief and very frustrated with it. I've been very self concious about it, especially at work with the warmer weather and short sleeves/shorts - I can't be... more


No Subject — frustraded, Mon Apr 28 04:20
i was diagnosed w/ still's about a year ago. im 22 yrs old and im trying to finish getting my AA degree at a local college where i live. im finding it very difficult to go to school and deal with my condition. im also a full-time worker at a retail store. trying to balance everything is very stressful and i get very... more


Just got diagnosed with Still's — Bobby, Sun Apr 27 13:29
Hey I just got diagnosed with Still's a month ago. I've been taking Prednisone for a little over 3 weeks. I feel like its not working at all. The main problem that I have is with my wrist, its swollen to the point where I can't bend it. Can anyone tell me when it's going to get better?


Newly Diagnosed — TXmom, Sun Apr 27 08:26
I am actually in the hospital this very moment typing you guys only 10 hours after being diagnosed with Still's Disease. I wanted to know how full of a life I can lead. I have a 1yr old and 3 yr old and I've only been married for 5 years. A nurse I met here in the hospital came down to talk to me, because her son had... more


Canadain financial aid for still's — Shar, Sat Apr 26 06:11
Has anyone gotten financial help through are gov.


Just Kineret — mom, Fri Apr 25 02:48
I am from India (Delhi), and I live in Greece. This is my first mail. My son, 14 was diagonosed for Stills in Feb. 2008, after his second flare up. He has been on kineret since then and has had high fever only twice during this period. Very often he has stiff and painful knees and other minor joint problems, but... more


PH Balance Diet — Sallu, Wed Apr 23 08:05
Has anyone ever tried a PH Balance Diet. I am reading a book at present by Margaret Hills which advocates an alkaline diet. She apparently was crippled with inflammatory arthritis until she devised this diet. Apparently after following this regime she went from being riddled with arthritis to living a completely... more
  • diet — Cricket, Sat Apr 26 06:20
    • Diet — Margaret, Sun Apr 27 07:30
      • diet — sally, Sun Apr 27 13:26


Meds — Lisa D., Tue Apr 22 18:16
Has anyone taken planequil? How has it worked for you? Any bad side effects? I know there is a rare chance that it may effect your eyesight.


No Subject — Anonymous, Sun Apr 20 08:15
Try eating a strict vegan diet-no dairy, no meat, no sugar, no salt, no wheat or flour. Visit www.drfuhrman.com and order his two latest books. They will help you a lot. It is imperative to address the CAUSE of the inflammation, not just the symptom which is what medicine does!


Very Scared — Dr, Marleny, Sat Apr 19 00:05
Hi im 24 years old and I live in Dominican Republic, I have just finished my studies with a specialty of Endodontics in Dentistry. I have been told by doctor's that I have Still Disease since june 2007, and this is the second time I get medication. I don't know anyone with this disease and lately get deppresed very... more


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