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- I have had 6 shots and am now shing signs like redness after I inject. It doesn't hurt. but it does get red and stays about 1-2 weeks before fading away. Does anybody have that too? I am on the sureclick. Has anybody had success with swelling going...
- First I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas (Frohe Wheinachten)and happy New Year.Debra gave me an Idea when she posted her Christmas Tree as an avatar. We should all take a pic of our Tree and post it. I haven't got our Tree yet. My Tradition...
- I went to the Orthopedic Dr. Friday and he told me without looking at my knee by the way that I need knee replacement surgery. My Husband and I were stunnes the way he just came right out and said it. he only looked at my MRI and I know it needed to...
- I went to my Rheumy Appt. today and they still are at a loss of what to do with me. My Knee is very swollen to the point that I can't drive and barely walk. I have a lot of fluid and basically no cartliage. On top of all that I developed a slight...
- I' m off the pred once again and the swelling in my Knee and right wrist has returned. I strted Enbrel 4 weeks ago and am on 5 pills of Mtx.I just don't get it, was doing so great the last couple of weeks and now I am back to square one.Any Body...
- well I was cancelled by Unicare. They no longer serve us in the good State of Texas. I received a letter from them last week. Right after I met my $5000.00 deductible. I am glad I had my MRI done. Now they gave my policy to Blue Cross Blue Shield...
- My In-Laws are coming for the holidays. They are both in their 80's and I don't know if I will be able to cook all the food and help them too. He is in a wheelchair and has to go to Dyalisis every other day. They plan on staying 5 days. I feel great...
- I know I posted an Enbrel question before, but this time I want ot know if you can stop taking Mtx when on Enbrel and have any of you done so? I don't see the point of being on all the other Meds once the Enbrel kicks in. I just had my first shot...
- I want to wish all the Candian Friends here a blessed Thanksgiving Monday.bigi
- Ok, I am stating Enbrel Shots on Friday after they read my TB test.My question is: for those of you who are on Enbrel, how long before you saw results, and are you using the Pen or Needle. I am a little shy about Needles especially when I have to...
- Just wanted to let you all know about the Grow Bone System from the Vitamin Shop.Studies have suggested that this Supplement actually stimulates Bone growth. I started it a couple of days ago and when I go back for my Bone density in 2 month I'll...
- Well, I went and had my Dr. give me some samples of Voltaren and I must say, after putting the right grams on my Knee, the pain was gone in a matter of 30 min. I also got he Book Routine Miracles as was suggested by one of you. I read most of it...
- Has any of you ever had the feeling that you have lead in your leg. leately my right leg has a lot of calf pain andd ankle pain, I think it is a flare. it gets better when I stand up , and worse when I have to bend it as in sitting down.Even...
- Well. After having one flare after another, I called and told my Rheumy that the Darvocet just keeps me groggy and my flares are really bad. He put me on a 15day taper off starting at 15 mg. I did'nt want to get back on Pred, but I think my Body is...
- I know we have gone around this Mountain many times, but how many and what dose of Pred do you all take? What does your Rheumy say about the side effects and how do you all feel about taking it.? I have been on it off and on. I start with about 30mg...