Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
Hello,
I have been lurking here for awhile but haven't posted until now. I have had RA for a little over a year. Started out mild (hands and feet) and with in 6 months had progressed at a scary pace. My doctor is great and decided to start really aggressively treating me. I was at the point where I had to give up going to the gym and could barley make it through my normal daily tasks. I was on Methotrexate injections and they made me so sick I couldn't function. I am now on Humira and while the pain is a bit better ,I feel totally rundown. It is nice not to be nauseous everyday but I really would like one day where I can keep up with my kids and have a decent quality of life. I feel like I am on the verge of coming down with something but never really get it full blown. Is anyone else on Humira and feel like this? I have to admit each time I try a new drug I get my hopes up and maybe I am just not looking at all of this realistically . Thanks for letting me complain, having a bit of a pity party today.
I have been lurking here for awhile but haven't posted until now. I have had RA for a little over a year. Started out mild (hands and feet) and with in 6 months had progressed at a scary pace. My doctor is great and decided to start really aggressively treating me. I was at the point where I had to give up going to the gym and could barley make it through my normal daily tasks. I was on Methotrexate injections and they made me so sick I couldn't function. I am now on Humira and while the pain is a bit better ,I feel totally rundown. It is nice not to be nauseous everyday but I really would like one day where I can keep up with my kids and have a decent quality of life. I feel like I am on the verge of coming down with something but never really get it full blown. Is anyone else on Humira and feel like this? I have to admit each time I try a new drug I get my hopes up and maybe I am just not looking at all of this realistically . Thanks for letting me complain, having a bit of a pity party today.
Liquid (shot) MTX is MUCH better as far as nausea. You're going to be tired, RA causes swelling of the lining of not just joints but also lungs, liver, heart, brain, etc. which can make you tired. As your meds are correctly proportioned for you the fatigue will lessen. Make sure they are keeping a close check on liver enzymes (that can cause fatigue). I know it sounds simplistic but stay well hydrated with water, that helps. Short naps help as well.