sonshine1

Close Rheumatoid Arthritis

i was diagnosed at age 40 although think had for 5-6yrs prior to diagnosis.was told i was depressed and every other thing the docs could think of. I am recently married after being single for almost 19 years and sometimes feel bad for hubby as life at our house is not always normal.Plans have to broken grumpiness due to pain etc.He is very kind and understanding. Have 2 beautiful grown boys and the sweetest like cocker spaniel pup.

Treatments

Celebrex Working / Worked

caused terrible swelling and high BP

Enbrel Working / Worked

Gave me my life back.Went from almost bedbound and constant severe pain fatigue almost normal after 1, yes 1 injection Praise God!Been on it for 6 years

Folic Acid Working / Worked

Hydroxychloroquine Not Working

didnt help

Methotrexate Somewhat Helpful

made me nauseated and felt terrible.

Pain Management Clinic Working / Worked

have had epidural steroid injections for neck pain helped alot

Plaquenil Not Working

didnt help

Prednisone Working / Worked

was on it for about 1 1/2 years had terrible time getting of it as would have bad flares.Will never take this long term again as i dont want to go through that again.Had to muster up the strength to like through the pain