/community/emoticons/mad.gif Been on the brand name wellbutrin xl. Stopped taking as I was really angry and felt it was the wellbutrin but I am still on 5 mg. Prednisone so not sure. It messes u up...
Thank you all for your replies. AZ, I think Cymbalta is not so easy to take for me anyway,I felt terrible while on it. Tried before and had no help now I know it isn't just me. Tried at 30mg. then to...
I was on Cymbalta for a couple weeks and I had diarrhea many times a day and changes of underwear /community/emoticons/sad.gif . My head was really strange, nausea, dizziness. I just had enough and...
/community/emoticons/confused.gif Have been on Colestid for years similar to wescol 2 - 5 gram packets a day.Helped some but continued it.The Diaehrea (sp) everyday over and over. Colitis forget...
I have colitis. Pain in hips, pelvis and shoulders area could not turn over in bed and needed help getting out of bed. Went to rheumy and after many many tests was told I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica....
Thank you for the hints. Have tried yogurt but am lactose intolerent. SJ I bet you are right on the about the immune system. I don't know which it is the plaquenil or the yeast med. Does anyone know...
Does anyone have a yeast infection and feel it contributes to the arthritis. Was put on yeast infection for 7 days and I feel better with the pain. On Plaquenil also. We will see...
Take 3 Caltrate600 with D a day to really help. Hope this helps you lower your Immodium. I am down to 1 or 2 a day immodium Have a pain free colon day, Fluffytwo...
How many take Plaquenil and use it succesfully for your pain. I am on twice a day 200mg. I've been on it for almost 3 months, I seem to feel better but wonder if it something else I am taking....
Try going to askapatient.com This site is very informative and the meds are graded. Hope this helps. My problem pains may be the Plaquenil, stopping it to see. Hope this helps, Fluffytwo...
Thanx Curly, Still the same-o, same-o. They wanted to do the Reclast but was afraid of side effects for a year long. The phospate drugs which most of them are. Seems to be my problems too. I take...
Has anyone had the boniva injections, if so any really bad pain in body. My hips and leg is so bad I can hardly walk. Was having problems before but not these. I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica. The pain...
I have Polymyalgia Rheumatica in hips and shoulders,when first diagnosed I could hardly turn over in bed let alone getting up from bed. Was put on prednisone plus injections in hips. It helped a lot....
Have Polymyalgia Rheumatica and fell broke shoulder 3 places in the spring last year. fell again this fall broke wrist went to Rheumy she ran $2000 worth of tests. Really soft bones and brittle...
Yally, I have been on 15 mg. since Sept. had got down to 12mg and the rheumy pushed me back up to 15 mg. again. Hasn't helped the pain much more. I did urinate a lot but not so much now. Maybe the...
Reclast to Peggy, My rheumy wants me to take reclast but had bad reaction to Fosamax. I'm afraid if the Reclast lasts a year that the side effects might too. What are your reactions by now, what do...
Thanks Ducky, Still on Prednisone 12mg. but sure are lots of side effects to so many drugs.. Hope your feeling better, Fluffytwo...
Has anyone had the bad reactions I have had with Fosamax. Will never take any of the phosphate drugs Boniva, etc. Now they want me to take Reclast which is once a year, what about the side effects...
Tnx June, Boy, the pain is bad today , my back feels as if it is breaking. My hips are to die for ( nad not the good way). Any type pain med seems to be a problem too. I'll let you know what I find...
Thanks June, Seems to be so new not many knw about it. Did they drs. send any papers to the company that makes it. for help in paying for it. I am sure it is expensive and do not know if my insurance...
/community/emoticons/confused.gif B een on Fosamax don't want to take Boniva. The Fosamax makes me ache all over and feel lousy. The rheumy wants me to, take the once a year..... Reclast anyone had...
I've been on 15mg. (which is a small dose) and am dropping 1mg down a month at a time and I can really tell with more pain already and I have only cut it down by 1mg. Also am on Ultram for pain. I...
Thanks Canyon, I knew that about the fosamax (hate the fosamax and the nausea, supposed to change to Boniva) and the d vitamin. Really bad vitamin D tests results. Trying to space them all in the...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif I am on prednisone for polmyalgia rheumatica. Hope it helps with my colitis too. Has it helped anyone with their diarrhea?? I'm on 15 mg. prednisone, also fosamax with...
Hmmmmm Lee, I wonder about the diet too. You are a really good girl to try these diets, what meds are you on?? Fluffytwo...
OOOH Sounds like big pain. Bear. Hope it is better soon. Jody, the rheumy said I have Polymyalgia Rhematica.(sp) Was put on prednisone, fosamax, prescription vitamin D for it and osteoporosis....
Was diagnosed very positive by rheumitoligist(sp) after all of the tests and xrays etc. polymyalgia rheumatica, also severe osteoporosis. Put on prednisone, fosamax, prescript ion vitamin D. Hate...
How are your 4 parathyroids? Been hearing lots about them lately. I never knew I had them :). Hope you get some good answers, Fuffytwo...
thanks for caring, will be back when i find something out. the rheumy is a woman graduated form duke university so should be knowlegeable ( i hope ) fluffytwo...
Years ago was on prednisone for quite awhile. has bad side effects would really not like to go on again. Long time ago had epidurils in tailbone done under xray 3 times a week apart. Painful but...
/community/emoticons/confused.gif My hips are so painful and both shoulders, knees, hands took Mobic but it's like nothing for pain. I went to Rheumy. last week she has run a battery of blood tests...
What makes me mad is when a Gastro dr. after a colonoscopy says learn to live with it. They are not in the bathroom all day and afraid to go away. Have had IBS for over 25 years. What a bummer....
I TAKE COLESTID AND HAVE BEEN TAKING IT FOR 22 YEARS. I PRESENTLY TAKE 2 5GM. PACKETS A DAY IN AM. I ALSO USE IMMODIUM D. I TAKE ANY MEDS 1 OR 2 HOURS BEFORE THE COLESTID. NO DR REALLY GAVE ME...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif It has helped my bladder problems too. ion therapist and she said I was loaded with yeast. it on this board. [color=#ff0000> Fluffytwo...
MEDS ARE NOT FUN FOR YOU EITHER. HUGS, FLUFFYTWO...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif Hi Savvy, Stopped ultram not much help. Mobic gave me tummy problems. Kind of give up on meds to help. Hope you get a diagnosis. No it isn't fun but guess we just keep...
Deb, shoulders much better. Pain at a level 4 instead of 10 in one shoulder. The other hardly any pain. Hope they last for a few months. Glad your feeling better. Fluffytwo...
My gall bladder was removed years ago, they put me on Colestid for the D which is similar. Helped for a long time but not anymore. Have terrible d and use immodium and Caltrate 600 with D, 2 or 3 a...
Tnx for the reply, I will have to see. Hate new meds though. Good Luck to you too, Fluffytwo...
Anyone else have problems with either drug?? [color=#ff0000> Fluffytwo...
Tnx, Fluffytwo ...
[i]Deb, [i]The dr. I am going to is with Ortho Indy. I go tomorrow for injections in both shoulders. [color=#0000ff>[b]What] [color=#0000ff>[b][i] [i]What meds do you think has helped you, also what...
Thank you Erin for your reply, What NASAID do you use that might help. Been on Prednisone never thought I would ever get off, side effects suck. Tappered off from 60 mg. doing it 2 1/2 mg at a time....
/community/emoticons/nono.gif Still using ultram like you said it's just okay but not wonderful. You have had a lot of things I have too. I think a lot of these things are immune disorders since...
Thank you, I will when I go again. Though I do not like the rheumy I have gone to. Must get another one I guess but he has my medical history. Fluffy two...
Sounds as if Ultram isn't wonderful. I don't think the drs. know of any more meds I guess there are not many new meds for artritis. Thank you all for your replies. Deb I am in Indpls. Fluffy two...
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Hi CathyA, I am glad you wrote, I have been retaining water, swollen feet and ankles, never thought of the Caltrate though. I take Lasix so doubled my dosage and it has helped. Won't stop the...
Thank you Linda for th explanation. All I know is it is working and I can go out without worrying where a bathroom is. Still take my safety supplies though. Fluffytwo...
Thanks for the info. The calcium 600D is helping much, I seem almost normal. I take 3 a day , the last one at bedtime, I think it helps sleeping also. I just am so happy this seems to be working. A...