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- Hi Everyone... haven't checked in here for a while - things had been going pretty well for me but I had a bit of a hiccup today and I need the advice of people that get it - and you all do, unfortunately.Had my 3 month check in with the rheumy today...
- It's my RA anniversary... one year ago I was diagnosed with this painful disease.I'm feeling reflective right now - looking back at where I was, where I am now, and where things are headed. I had a lot of pain at first, but the MTX injections and...
- For the last several weeks I've had a bad cough with no other symptoms like fever, etc. It's not a cold. Also have shortness of breath. I know MTX can cause lung issues, and I'm a smoker (bad me - I know), but I've never had anything like this...
- Well,, had my rheumy check up and things aren't too bad. Sticking with MTX but now am trying a low dose of amitriptyline for pain. Anyone have any experience with this? I took 10mg last night and I've been dizzy all day. I took a half pill tonight...
- Hi there - I'm an active member of the rheumatoid arthritis group but new here.I've been told along with the RA I have fibro, and I'm just not sure what my options are for treatments. I'm on MTX for the RA (25mg injections) but I'm still getting a...
- I have some dental work that needs to be done - fun wow. Had a cleaning last night and need one crown replaced and another tooth has a cavity creeping in. Oh what RA has done to my teeth! Ticks me off...!What is everyone's opinion about getting...
- All alone here tonight and just did my MTX injection. This is the first time I've been alone after my injection. Hubby is away in Montreal looking at a franchise opportunity. I know I'll be fine but feeling unnerved. Really hate these drugs. So sick...
- My husband is out of work, has been for over 9 months. I'm lucky that we are ok financially, but his continued unemployment is putting a strain on us for sure. I'm exhausted. I never feel rested and have a job that can be quite stressful. I'm up at...
- I want to try adding Omega 3 to see if there are any improvements for me, and was also recommended by my eye doctor as something that could alleviate the dry eye thing I've got going on...What I don't want is to experience ANY fishy taste/smell - if...
- Ha ha...Sitting at work in our cafeteria with everyone else watching our Canadian Woman win the gold in hockey...! The office erupted, I was clapping and slapping the table celebrating with everyone on our win...and...now my fingers have swollen...
- Anyone been prescribed this for pain from fibro or RA? I was today so starting this tonight to see if it helps at all. Also increasing my MTX to 25mg by injection. Ugh.
- Seriously - after many funny posts about Kale, I go to our caf today and what are they selling - Kale salad! If anyone needs any... lemme know!
- So the fun continues... So sick and tired of the constant stress!After seeing a nephrologist because of blood in my urine we confirmed that I have a cyst in my left kidney and that RA is likely the cause of the low levels of blood in my urine. Not...
- How much do you think it adds to your fatigue, and pain? I've got so much going on in my life right now I could scream...Crazy busy at work, just got a new boss I dislike (which is a total understatment) so looking for a new job, husband out of...
- I had been feeling really good, not a lot of pain or swelling, MTX was really doing its job.Two weeks ago the thought of putting that needle in me and feeling all the side effects from the MTX was just too much to handle, so when I eventually got...