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- Hi everyone,I started methotrexate 7.5 mg once a week, just took my third dose. I feel no different. How long has it taken others on methotrexate to feel better?? My rheumatologist said I should feel different after 2 weeks but nope.... I just feel...
- I live at a baseline level of joint pain and stiffness, but about once every few weeks, I have AWFUL joint pain... Usually after I don't sleep well or after a 16 hr shift at work. My question is, when to take steroids vs. just power through it with...
- Anyone get chills all the time?? I've been getting them everyday at around 5-6 PM like clockwork and I haven't been taking my temp until recently (101.8+). I'm assuming I always run a low grade fever at night ... Which sucks when you work late. How...
- Anyone find an exercise routine that works for them and they can tolerate?
- Just discharged from the hospital after 3 days for pericarditis. THE WORST PAIN i've ever experienced yet from this disease - I thought I was literally dying. They thought I had a blood clot in my lung and finally diagnosed me with pericarditis. Has...
- Who has experienced reflux? I went to the dentist today and have FIVE new cavities despite being anal about my oral hygiene (HATE YOU SJOGRENS). My dentist noticed severe acid erosion on my teeth and asked if I have reflux. I haven't really noticed...
- Anyone with normal to borderline abnormal lab work and being treated with MTX or a biologic? My RF initially was very high but since I've been on mobic and plaquenil my numbers have gone down. My joint pain and stiffness has gotten MUCH worse...
- Hi all,I'm interested in your opinions or knowledge on the yeast connection with RA. I went to see an allergist because I know of a woman who had "RA" and was cured by eradicating yeast and eating very clean. Now, I don't know what her blood work...
- I tried Absorbine Liniment Gel (a family member used to work for the company and had some supplies around), and it helped loosen up my hands and wrists and took the pain away! ... For a few hours even!For anyone not familiar with the Absorbine...
- Does anyone else feel if they don't go in to their doctor's office demanding something, they will write you off and give you a generic answer that solves nothing?At 25, I have been told I have mumps, chronic fatigue, anxiety, iron deficiency etc...
- I'm curious to hear from anyone on methotrexate for arthritis associated with sjogrens. I've been on plaquenil and mobic for 7 months with (maybe) little improvement, but my quality of life is similar to an arthritic 70 year old. My doc assures me...
- Just wondering if anyone was initially diagnosed with Sjogrens before having the RA diagnosis. I was diagnosed with Sjogrens last fall but have developed joint pain and swelling beyond the realm of primary Sjogrens. My rheumatologist tested my ESR...
- I'm just curious what everyone takes daily for joint pain and how it well works for them.
- Anyone antibody positive (anti-Ro, anti-La) and been pregnant? I understand there is a risk of congenital heart block and complications. Just wondering what others experiences have been. Thanks.
- Can anyone relate? I was started on Plaquenil, Meloxicam for my morning joint stiffness which has worked wonders for me, but I still have no muscle strength. I want to start working out again but I am frustrated. I find myself needing to take breaks...