Hi, I''ve been a healingWell member for a while, just haven't posted lately. I actually have 3 conditions. RA, Fibro and Diabetic Neuropathy. I guess i am currently in the same boat you were in. I'm...
Hi Frenchie, I am 43 years old and have 4 children 24, 14, 14 and 12. I suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibro, Depression I think caused by the RA and Fibro and diabetes as well. Love to chat. I...
Bonjour Frenchie, I live in Cornwall, very clos to the quebc border and about 45 minutes from downtown Montreal, as well as only one hour from Ottawa. If you want to talk you can find my email...
Ides, Glad to hear you've had relief with Simponi. I am starting it next month and quite anxious. I've tried quite a few combinations and so far nothing has worked. I hope this goes better. Raven...
Hi keep the faith, I was on MTX for a week had hap losts of nausea and vomiting when I took it. I'm not sure what causes it but for me I couldn't go anywhere. I could feel fine one minute and be...
I know the oxy causes constipation but the funny thing is, its not usually a problem. It seems that when I increase my fruit intake, especially melon or oranges it happens. It's off topic anyway but...
Thank you hep93 and caw. This whole thing has me freaked out. I am also having major issues with constipation and am taking lactulose as well. I'm wondering if this is associated with fatty liver....
Hello everyone, I am usually on the Arthritis forum but I was recently diagnosed with fatty liver disease due to type 2 diabetes, being overweight and using Methotrexate. I'm terrified. I know this...
Hi All, I'm guilty. Haven't checked in for a while. Still struggling with all this crap. I don't know, some days seem so good and others well....................... I am having trouble dealing with...
Happy] [color=orange>Well,] [color=orange>[b]Does] 6 months ago but I am still getting the sinus issues. I'm wondering if maybe it was the Plaquenil causing them and not the MTX. Pain is still bad...
Moanin] [color=green>[b][i]Sorry] ready to snap. Pain is totally not controlled. Is anyone more tired than usual this time of year? Is this normal? I'm sleeping about 12-13 hours a day and my...
Hi all, Hope you don't me adding my two cents. i haven't been on in a while but frequently read posts. This is a good topic! I don't often ask why me basically because I blame myself for most of...
[i][color=blue>Hey] [b][i]Sorry I've been away for so long. [img]/community/emoticons/nono.gif I got into quite a slump/depression but I think I crawling out of it now. /community/emoticons/sad.gif...
[i]Momto3, [i] [color=purple>[b]Are] [color=purple>[b][i] [i]I am having stomach issues as well. A lot of nausea, stomach pin and constipation. Hoping to see my internist soon. I am sure it is med...
Hey, I had my Rheumy appointment on Thursday, did not get the greatest news. The inflammation rate from my latest labs is higher than it has ever been. He stopped the MTX because I still had ++ side...
Moanin everyone, I had another epidural injection in the spine last week and got some bad news as well. The discs at L4-L5 are getting much worse due to the RA. My spinal column is flattened there...
Hi Ducky, Thanks for the quick reply. I've never had it before. Could it be caused by meds. I so want to come off of some of these meds but not sure if there are any I could come off of. Thanks Raven...
Hey everyone and anyone, Does anyone else experience a lot of nausea. Everytime i mention this to family they say "well, your'e on a lot of meds", but while I somewhat agree with that, by the same...
Hi everyone, Just a quick note to check in and see how everyone is doing. Jody, I got your new e-mail address, thanks for the update. Hang in there everyone, by the sounds of how everyone is feeling,...
Hi crps, I don't post on this site often, I am usually on the Arthritis site but like you guys over here also suffer from chronic pain. I have RA, fibro, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis as well as...
Moanin, Camama, congrats on the weight loss. I also am fighting the same battle with weight and have have been going to weight watchers for a 5 weeks. So far so good. I has lost 16 lbs put gained 1...
Moanin everyone, Glad to hear Erin is ok. How is everyone? We're right back at it with basketball and hockey and the kids have been back in school for over a month now. Time just flies. I was...
I was just researching it and I did take it for pain after I had a hysterectomy. Works good without the drowsiness but I didn't know that they were Rx it for long term use. Just watch out for stomach...
Hi, I don't think I've tried it, unless the generic name is Indocid. Is it a suppository? I am going to do some research on it though. Let me know how it works, I am seeing my Rheumy on Tuesday and...
Moanin, Looks like most of us have been feeling crappy these days! I haven't been too bad but the last few days have been damp so pain has been worse. My Rheumy says my elbows are shot (done)!!! What...
I was wondering the same thing. What about Gramps? Raven...
Hi] [color=orange>[b][i]Sorry] This] [color=orange>[b][i]Let] you. Joan,] [b][i]Raven [/b]...
I took Lyrica off and on for diabetic neuropathy (nerve pain) and it worked well for the pain. Unfortunately it is an certain class of drugs I think called anti-seizure medication and I cannot take...
Hi] [color=purple>[b][i]I] a year and a half ago. I was 39 when I was diagnosed with 3 kids at home. Hang] [color=purple>[b]I] [color=purple>[b]Take] [b][i]Raven [/b]...
Moanin everyone, It's been a long time..................I've had computer issues for most of the summer. My apologies for not keeping in touch. I hope everyone had a good summer. I've had some...
Moanin everyone, Yes, I am still alive!!!!! I've been without a computer for almost a month. Going to catch on reading the posts and will write back soon. Hope all is well. Raven...
[i]Moanin] [color=green>[b] [i]Just catching up on the posts. I seem to always be behind lately. Had some bloodwork done and am starting B12 injections. Hopefully this will help with some of the...
Hi everyone, Thanks so much for the replies and advise. Diane, I think it might be the ativan as well. I've been on it for a little over 7 years. My first husband committed suicide in Feb 2001 and I...
[i]Hi] [color=purple>[b] [i]i know this subject has been touched on before but I couldn't find the answer and maybe someone can help. [color=purple>[b]I] [color=blue>[b][i]EXTREME] . I]...
Moanin Everyone, Just catching up on all the posts. Seems like there is a lot going on everywhere. The weather up here has been pretty damp and cold the last few days which makes the pain worse,...
Hey everyone, Just been catch up on the posts. Sorry I haven't written. We had a crazy mothers day weekend. We had about 25 peeps over for brunch. Everybody and their mother you could say!!! Boo, are...
Thanks Happy!!...
Hi Happyscrapper, I recently had the CPP test done, no results yet. I live in Eastern Ontario, Canada and we have to pay about 85.00 for the test. Well worth it for a confirmed diagnosis. My question...
[i][color=purple>Moanin] [b][i]Jody, the pension plan in Canada is not much easier but if you fight long enough, most usually win. I am currently on long term disability through my employer and it...
Moanin Everyone, haven't posted lately, sorry. Hope everyone is well. I had my last epidural/steroid injection in the spine today and i've actually gotten some pain relief. The elbows, fingers and...
Hi everyone, Sorry I haven't posted but I have been reading and catching up. It's been really crazy around here. Son's hockey is winding down but the NHL playoffs are on!!!! It's was going good but...
Hi and welcome, I have most of the same conditions as you and have just my 2nd appointment with a pain management doctor. It's such acrazy process. I see a rheumy and he rx some of my meds, my PCP...
Hi Gracie, I also found out when I was diagnosed with Ra that a change in hormone levels can cause RA. I had a hysterectomy in 2004, I was 37. I couldn't take any HRT and was also on a med that...
Hi Gracie, Thanks for that post. I have had RA for a year now. Happy anniversary to me haha!!!! I've also tried to fight this depression that seems to have come along with it. I'm going to see a...
Moanin everyone, Believe it or not we had snow today. Not a lot but come on, its April. Bear, don't get rid of the satellite package yet, the playoffs are about to begin. They don't end until some...
Moanin Everyone, Everyone seems to have been busy posting this weekend. Yally, to be honest with you, the snow is not pretty anymore!!!!! If I see anymore fall I'm going to lose it. I haven't seen...
[i]Hey] [color=orange>[b]I] to post below is caused by the RA. Says I'm to walk only 15 min at a time and not lift anything over 10lbs including babies or kids. Not sure if anyone can make heads or...
Hi] [color=purple>[i][b]Happy] it. I think it sounds worse than it is probably. He basically said that I don't need surgery right now and that most of the problems are related to the RA. I'm not...
Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hello. hope everyone is doing well. me, well, not so well. Feelin kind of blue but trying to shake it. Hoping for warmer weather and seeing green, as in grass, trees....
Thanks Keah, I'll be speaking to my Rheumy about options in a few weeks. I am learning though that pain is such a personal thing. Some with the same condition have considerably less pain that I do...