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- I have been in nonstop pain for so long and things just keep getting worse. Nothing is helping. More and more joints hurt and swell, fatigue is crushing. Can only function for 2-3 hrs at a time. Take ambian to go to sleep but still am awakened by...
- Hello all,I've been on humira for almost 3 months with pain getting worse and worse. Dr said we would be talking about med change next appt if not better. I am strongly considering requesting xeljanz. I have been in such constant high level of pain...
- Hello all,I've been on humira for almost 3 months with pain getting worse and worse. Dr said we would be talking about med change next appt if not better. I am strongly considering requesting xeljanz. I have been in such constant high level of pain...
- I'm starting to think something in wrong with me. Pain level has been at a constant high level for weeks now. I've been on humira for 6 weeks, Arava for about 3 months. Pain has only gotten worse. I had injections in hip joint and bursa 2 weeks ago...
- A while back someone posted some names of some guided meditations but I can't find it. I'm interested in trying some. Whoever has some they like, please share.Thanks!Larry
- I am so frustrated and starting to feel like things will never get better. I am so tired of the constant pain that no matter what I take or do, can't seem to get below a level 7. Sacral joints, hip joints and hip bursa are always in major pain and...
- I want to take a minute ot thank all of you and tell you how proud I am of you. I spite of the pain, the brain fog, the bad days, the good days, the doctor visits, the medication issues, and trying to live life with some quality, you all take the...
- I thought that I would start a list of the little things that have made a big difference and/or been a big help to me and maybe others could share theirs and we could all come away with some new helpful things.1. Imak gloves ( bought mine on amazon)...
- If you have been taking prednisone for a while(longer than a couple of weeks) and get the shingles vaccine, you need to make sure you get some quality calcium supplements(like coral calcium) and take between 600-1200 mg and some 500 mg potassium...
- So this morning I woke up and was in more pain than usual, but the real problem was when I tried to stand up. I literally did not have the strength to stand. My legs could not hold me up. It wasn't because it was too painful, I just had no strength....
- Ok, I was at a rheumy appt today and asked about hands shaking even when at rest and kind of jerking. I woke up this morning and they were doing it. I thought it was just another typical side effect of RA but apparently not. In thinking back, it...
- Hello everybody! I will starting humira with the injectable pen on Friday. Any advice? This will be my first time doing an injectable.
- I know some of you have had little, or no support from spouses and significant. I want to take a minute to commend those spouses and significant others who have stood by us and become active parts of this journey of pain and uncertainty. My wife has...
- I just started Arava exactly a week ago and this morning I was walking out of the bathroom and suddenly got very dizzy and found myself sitting on the floor. Had dizzy spells off and on during the day. I know that is a somewhat common side effect,...
- I just thought I'd share something that I've found seems to help when I am having a bad day with pain and stiffness. It took me 2 or 3 hours to get my fingers and wrists to work this morning. My wrists were still really hurting after 3 tramadol and...