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- Hi again - I haven't been on this board for a while, but I'm back, looking for some advice. I've been working through a flare since Dec (went off all drugs due to yet another infection - that was a mistake!!). I'm back on MTX and plaquenil, but off...
- Hi y'all. Half a vent, half an ask for advice. I keep getting sick, and I am so tired of it. 2 strep throats since late Aug (4 in total this year) and just started antibiotics for a sinus infection, which is accompanied by a nagging cough. My rheumy...
- All - I'm quite worried and am looking for opinions / reassurance. My 8 year old son has been pulling at his fingers for the past few weeks. He's been pulling/stretching them back (up) from his palms, saying something feels weird and that he needs...
- It's been a tough last couple of days, and I'm looking for some advice / perspective. I've been luckily to be pain free for some time, but over the past couple of weeks several one-off aches are making me think this is something more than random,...
- I'm wondering if any of you have successfully weaned off of some of the DMARDs (not prednisone). I'm luckily in drug induced remission - and my rheumy and I are both keen to wean down the drugs. I've been in a great spot for 18 mths, after being...
- I'm wondering if any of you have had luck tapering your MTX dose (from what level, to what level)? My doc is starting to slowly lower my dose. I get the sense from her that it's not done that frequently, so thought I'd check with all of you, to...
- hi again - another q for the group. I've noticed a few spots on my torso that have turned a darker colour (brownish, like birthmarks). More noticeable if I've been in a hot shower or steam, then they fade back to a lighter tone, but still...
- Hi all - wondering if anyone has experienced recurring UTIs? Prior to last month I've had 1 in life. Treated it with antibiotics and seemed to be gone, but now I'm 5 days off antibiotics and it seems to be back. I'll talk to my family doc...
- I've been reading a lot of the earlier posts on fatigue, as I'm feeling like I've been hit by a truck for the last couple of weeks. For the last while I have been (thankfully) under control - none of my joints are active - all the designer drugs...
- I caught up on several old threads about protecting your liver while on MTX. Thankfully the liver panels are showing up fine, but I constantly worry (have been taking MTX for 18 mths). I picked up milk thistle yesterday, but am wondering how much...
- Thought I'd share some good news - I've been pretty quiet on the board lately. 13 mths since my diagnosis, and I've been getting things under control. Initial drugs helped a lot, but after much debate added enbrel to the drug cocktail 4 mths ago...
- My uncle was told that he tested positive for SA (not RA or OA, and not psorasis-related). Anyone heard of this? I've looked quickly online and haven't found anything. Based on his symptoms it sounds like inflammatory arthritis, but not sure. ...
- I've done about 50 MTX shots without a hitch, but this week I think I screwed something up. I moved to my leg from my stomach, as I also do enbrel shots in my stomach, and figured it was better to use different locations.This time the needle really...
- Have any of you tried some sort of supports for your wrists? Since I added enbrel last month mine are thankfully feeling a lot better, and I'm trying to get back into yoga. Went back to my first class in over a year, and it was great, but there...
- I had a shot of depo-medrol in my tush last year when I was first diagnosed. I've had a dent where that shot went in and I'm wondering if it will ever go away? It's about the size of a penny (in width and depth). I had a follow up shot a month...