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- I'm hoping to get any info on MD Anderson. My sister 65 yrs old with AML was told no more chemo because it's not working, but I contacted MD Anderson, sent medical records and they have agreed to take her. Hopefully we can get her there ASAP. We...
- Ok so am I to fill up the whole syringe for 0.5 dosage? 0.5 mls methotrexate = 1/2 ml cc needle I'm afraid I'm doing this wrong.
- Can someone answer a few questions for me please?I get really horrific headaches on the weekends which is when I take my MTX pills. I am on a very low dose (4 a week) so I cannot imagine if I was taking more. Well my rheumy and I decided yesterday...
- Hi, I have a question that I just cannot seem to find any help with. I have emailed JDRF and a few others a couple times and have not received a response.My son is 24 yrs old and was diagnosed 6 years ago. His sugar is out of control and has been...
- I went off MTX 5 weeks ago because of bad headaches (per my dr) she told me to stay off for tw weeks then start Leflunomide (arava). I waited 3 weeks then started. Well after two days I started feeling the side effects. I stayed on for 6 days and...
- Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has ever taken themselves off MTX. I dont like the headaches every weekend or the burning pain in my stomach. It seems like every week I feel something different. I want to go off and see how I feel without. I see...
- I have been reading alot of the posts on here, esp those related to MTX which is what I am on. I see some say they are on biologics. Im not sure why some people are on these and why some are not. Im not even sure what biologics are (will have to...
- Hi all, I am just curious as to how many of you work either part or full time with RA? I work full time but it is getting more difficult as time goes on. I am 4 mos into MTX, RA in my wrists/hands, so far it hasnt gone any further. The MTX has def...
- My dr told me MTX can cause mouth sores, she called them canker sores. I dont necessarily have canker sores but do notice my tongue and roof of my mouth get sore. It feels like I was eating something very hot on my tongue and the roof of my mouth...
- I saw on here someone is using antibiodic therapy. I never heard of this before. Does anyone know what this is? Thanks
- I have noticed latley when I get in bed I have been getting what I describe as a charlie horse feeling in the bottom of my feet. It usually happens if I try to stretch my feet. I have to move or rub my foot to get it back to normal. I dont usually...
- Hi, I have been on MTX since Nov. I started with 4 weekly and now up to 8. Is there a "course" for the MTX? How long do patients stay on this, or are we on this forever. With all the questions I have for my rheumy I forget to ask. Thanks
- Hi, I notice alot of RA sufferers say when they have "flare ups"...I'm a bit confused on what you mean. I deal with "general" pain daily and Advil has been what has helped me for the past 2 yrs. My wrists hurt alot, they are tender, swollen and...
- Do you have to take the Prednisone with MTX? I was prescribed 10 mg of Pred. and dont want to take it because of the side effects. Im wondering if I should just start with the MTX.
- I was just officially diagnosed Tuesday with RA. I have been feeling it for the past couple years but finally my MD sent me to a RA doctor after much complaining on my part. To date my wrists are my worst complaints, a bit in my right knee, my neck...