Hi, I don't think your ESR and CPR are anything to worry about. The range for ESR 0-22 is for a person with no evidence of inflamination. 30 is not much over. My highest reading was a whopping 1560....
Yep, I should remember to take my calcium pills. Thanks for reminding me about them Debbie...
Hi I was on Preg for 12 years and I have finally got off it and have been off it now for 10 wks. Ya Hoo! i have been able to come off it because i have had such good results from MabThera...
Dear indersonu, I wish I could help you with the name of the gyno. But I was referring to a post put up by 'Stray dog'. As this was an old post, i wonder if they are contactable. I would try having...
Hi there I agree, it is very difficult to come off prednosone. The trick is to get the 1mg bottle and to come down 1mg a week. Day 3 will always give you a flare , but you have to get through this...
Hi there ___Mom It's not shell responding here, I wonder where she is ? In any case mom, all RA's are not pretty, and many here will be able to relate with the pain, the swelling and the stiffness....
Hi Sherry, I do remember being told there is a difference in the swelling of the fingers in OA and RA. I think RA has swelling in the 2 joints closest to the hand and never in the 3rd joint (near the...
Hi there MM I agree- staying positive and helping others is a powerful and rewarding way to live. Thanks for the info on access to meds, this will help alot who are struggling.The encouragement makes...
Hi there Bonniescott I too am sorry to hear of your troubles Hopefully the doctors can sort this out real quick. I don't know too much about this but I can understand that a lesian could easily block...
Dear Fedup It is so sad to hear of your daughter at such a young age suffering from RA. I can't help but think RA is a severe form of allegy to some everyday food. I wonder if you gave your daughter...
Way to go Martalynn With you power and determination you are going places. See you around the tracks With all your experience, you can share with others. God bless you, too Love Debbie...
Hi there, Yes it would be good to get off the pregnosone because of potential side effects. i have been on it for 12 years in varying doses from 2mgs to 20mgs per day. My doc. has virtually left it...
Hi there Sheel, Ides and Zena I'm so sorry about the trouble caused by Remicade for you all. My doctor passed this drug by because of the side affects. I am having MabThera (Rituxin)instead, which...
Hi there Shell I'm so sorry this has turned into a nightmare. I know it sounds ridiculous to say to stay calm, but dear Shell ,believe in being well and this positive attitude will work wonders. Deep...
Hi there Rachel, Welcome to the forum. I too support golitho's idea that there are many drugs out there to help you. With this disease, you need to see your rhumey regularily when it is not in...
Thanks for the tip, Susie All the best to you. It is great to share breakthroughs. Thanks soooooooo much Hugs Debbie...
Hi there Martalynn Welcome to the forum Thanks for sharing your health dilemmas. It is with such openness that we can find relief. I have been told that 5 preg. should not be a worry.5mg is a very...
Hi Luv, Gosh you really must love the phenocane to have it as your name, lol. Thanks for sharing.............. I briefly looked it up and I was promptly reminded that I had done this before as others...
Hi there, I would say that my toes are out of their sockets contantly as they form callouses under my feet, this is common with RA. I haven't got popping wrists- so sorry you have this, it must be...
Hi George, On this site http://www.justanswer.com/questions/k0nb-iritus-autoimmune-disease Is where you can ask your question. Have you tries that? Ask Your Health Question. Health Experts Answer You...
Hi George, Welcome to this forum I have read that Iritus is an anto immune disease as is AS. Unfortunately if you have one auto immune condition you are susceptable to others...
Hi leeloo You said that you are worried that Embrel might stop working /community/emoticons/cry.gif Hey your rheumy still has lots of magic potions for you to try. /community/emoticons/yeah.gif...
Did you know that you can use the vega from a saliva sample. I can get 100 allegies done for under $100 By the way, it wasn't me in the water video LOL. My instructor, Margaret is way up there with...
Hi Wendy I will keep it brief- my 2 previous attempts got chewed up on ciber space. /community/emoticons/confused.gif It is actually a vega machine, you can read about it on:...
Hi Cherokee When are you having your infusion and how often are you having them? You will feel so much better, these biologicals are great /community/emoticons/turn.gif ...
Hi there Wendy Welcome to the forum. I too have had lots of success with diet. I was very strict there for 2 years and I found it interesting that after a time you can pin point which foods do what....
Christina, what are we going to do with you? I don't know whether to laugh or cry about the way you are dealing with this. /community/emoticons/confused.gif You are such a card!! I do hope all goes...
Dear Denim I hope your husband can get on top of this soon. Doctors and tests are not the best way to spend your time. Wouldn't it be nice to go out and have some quiet time together, a relaxing...
Dear Denim You mentioned they did tests for ulcers. Was this an endoscopy? An endocopy is performed under a general or local anesthetic. A tube with a little camera goes down through the throat and...
Dear Denim How long was your husband on prenosone and what dose was he on. Did he wean himself of the pregnosone. Once you hit 10 mgs. a day, it is important that you lower the dose real slow, like 1...
Thanks CaMama, It does get a bit tricky when planning something that costs alot; wanting it to work, especially i for a special occassion. I guess it really comes down to the attitude I take with me...
Hi Shell I'm glad that your problem has been pin pointed. Looking back at my list -ouch - I did get kind of carried away. /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif Phlebitis as you say isn't the best of...
So Christina, How did you get on at the doctor's yesterday? /community/emoticons/smurf.gif ...
Hi Evensdad It's awlful that you are suffering............... I am so sorry. The Nabumetone is a non-steroidal that is an anti-inflammatory that is a good stand-by. Once you get to your rheumy, he...
Dear CaMama Thanks for sharing The Alaskan cruise is what we are getting excited about . So you reckon 3 weeks LOL!!! Yep, the old bones need to be taken into consideration. I heard from a couple who...
Hi Cristina, It's been 5 days since you were going to the doctor, let us know how you are going God Bless...
Hi and welcome cherokee I am having infusions too, but of rituximab and I am very happy with it. Most of the times there are side effects with these medicines. I was told by a friend in the drug...
Hi Shell It's good that the bandage is helping. You say that your calf is involved. I find when I have trouble with my knees, as I am at the moment I find that the area above becomes large, so I...
Hi Shell Welcome to this wonderful forum full of lots of advice and encouragement /community/emoticons/tongue.gif It is good you got so much out of Enbrel. Maybe what you are experiencing will just...
It's our 30th wedding anniversary coming up this year. /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif Any suggestions for a holiday that is very special, exciting and memorable. Local knowledge exposes the...
Thanks Christina I give my vote this post I do at times get tired of the long faces, but I must stress those close to me out big time. /community/emoticons/confused.gif Like me, I am sure my family...
/community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif Thanks CaMama for the fun I enjoyed the laugh /community/emoticons/smilewinkgrin.gif I want to be able to pull my weight...
Dear Christina Thanks for sharing your soul. It takes a courage to do this. Unless you have experienced the grips of depression it is a very difficult thing to comprehend. And to have RA on top just...
Hi CaCama Gee we are tough cookies,burdened with so many nasties many never understanding. I am so sorry about your sensitivities, it makes the road to freedom all the more heavy. Our husbands are...
Hi CaMama I have heard that Remicade is notorious for us sensitive babes. Congratulations that you managed a whole 2 years before falling off your perch. Why not skip the humira and the enbrel and go...
Hi lil It is said that RA is a hereditory. But in my case, I alone have RA. I would hate to think that my son or daughters got it. Today the specialist tend to give the powerful medications to stop...
Dear CaMama Fingers crossed that this can be addressed soon. I suppose having experience with skin irritations, you are familiar with washing with water only, or sorberline as a soap substitute. Has...
Hi lil, Yep you are right. There are different levels of pain people can experience with this disease. I my self have experienced times when I have been bed ridden, the only time I would get up would...
Hi there CaMama I'd think that the 2 are unrelated. Check it out with your rheumy anyway , they are a wealth of information. Have a look at pictures on the internet of skin problems and see if you...
Hi there, welcome to the forum It is some time ago since I had Arava. Great that it is giving you relief. Maybe you could try having an anti-histamine tablet . I take a one a day claratyne. If the...