My RA doctor and I had a long discussion about this because I get a lot of sinus infections. He will not take me off MTX while taking antibiotic (even penicillian) because you are only on antibiotic...
I didn't feel really better until I went on 20mg/wk of MTX, 15 just wasn't quite enough. It's interesting how only 1-2 little pills can make such a difference, maybe 20 or 25 will work for you so do...
Christmas Is almost here, lets try to make people smile, you know smiles are free, try giving them away. A big smile and A Merry Christmas to everyone you meet, you never know it may be a pick me up...
I had severe shoulder pain like that and my RA doctor sent me to physical therapy. It took about 6 weeks of weekly therapy and it is gone. It had gotten so that I could not even lift my arm over my...
Char Please please reconsider methorexate. Listen to your doctor. I am on methotrexate and it put me in remission. I also was so afraid of starting this but I want a quality of life vs quantity. It...
Glad your back but sorry about the migraines. this may seem on the wild side but I know when I remodeled a house I got violently ill with headache etc. I had just read about all the chemicals in all...
Bad news I didn't realize your company has less than 30 employees. companies with less than 50 employees are not required to grant FMLA. It is too difficult to cover essential jobs....
You usually use short term disability first . and yes FMLA can be used intermittently. Use documentation and be sure you understand what you are using and when with HR. HR will know you are in rehab...
I'm a retired Human Resources professional and yes you may apply for whatever length of leave you need if this is the FMLA Family Medical leave act you are using. you will need documentation. Talk to...
SE is right about laughter.I googled pain and laughter and got a bunch including some tongue in cheek jokes. I've copied a book I found there too. http://www.humormatters.com/bio.htm :-) By Steven M....
Wow I am so sorry you have so many issues. I found this forum that you may be interested in reading to add info to your understanding of what is happening....
Many of you may want to follow these trials. The investigational drug is Tasocitinib (CP-690,550), and is a pill taken by mouth, unlike many current R.A. treatments which are injected under the skin...
It only takes 7 seconds for anything to reach the stomach from the mouth. If you didn't throw up too soon after taking the pill you may have assorbed a decent amount....
looks like I am the only one up at midnight and reading so the first to send you warm thoughts and hugs for Monday. I know others will be along to add to that . ((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))...
Google Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement. This is a minimally invasive surgery. I had it for Osteoarthritis in September on my right hip. No physical therapy needed before or after. I used a...
[color=#333399> [color=#333399>where the birdies is." [/color]Anonymous (but frequently recited by Dwan McBee)...
Remember SydneyJo when I had questions when I reached getting to 20mg of Methatrexate because I threw up 2 Fridays after taking my Thursday dose. I thought I'd never feel better and had a hard time...
I agree...see a doctor right away preferably a rhuematologist. Regular doctors don't really understand treating arthritis agressively. You will destroy your joints and be able to do nothing if you...
My rhuemy has me take folic acid every day. i don't think once a week is enough. My nails do not break and my hair is not thinning. I know everyone is different but maybe discuss taking folic acid...
I was like you and ended up in my doctors office. There is a prescript ion (liquid) that will move you that your doc can give: Generlac Solution...
I have had this test and the prep you are doing now is the worst of it. they put everyone to sleep for this. It is painless . You will not be in pain when you wake up. After the test my friends...
She tried ebay..no luck....
try craigslist or card on bullitin board in a medical center or hospital if they allow it or even a grocery store....
Christian Hello I started mtx in December for rheumatoid arthritis. I was fine befor August when my hands became swollen. Xrays were OK but the sed rate was up and my doctor sent me to a...
TayIsa I am so sorry you are hurting so. Can you make your 'weekend' in the middle of the week since you work on the real weekend. I don't think it matters when it is unoless you have other medicine...
I am so sorry you are in so much pain SE. I had high hopes that it wouldn't be this bad for you. We all care so much. Big hugs http://www.healingwell.com/community/emoticons/cry.gif ...
As SydneyJo said I'd rather have a quality of life than a quantity of life in pain and limited activity. Problems also compound when you don't take care of your health early on. I take methatrexate...
I had a flock of robins in my yard yesterday. about 11 of them. What a sight. I had never seen a flock before always just one or two. Several years ago someone told me she had seen a flock of robins....
Can you find another doctor as a second opinion? Maybe even find one who takes an interest in his/her patients problems better than this one. I am fortunate my doctor is like a pit bull trying to get...
Just read this announcement and thought I'd share it with the group. Covidien today announced that the FDA has approved the New Drug Application for EXALGO, hydromorphone Extended-Release Tablets....
I've copied a thread I posted earlier. Hope this helps. I think eating/drinking these may be why some people haven't been successful taking MTX. I So many of us are on this medicine I thought I'd...
Count me in on supporting our dear friend. You will grieve because this is like a death..to be gentle with yourself and give it time....
In the past I have called my insurance company and asked them what PM doctors take their insurance. i was amazed the good doctors I got that way. You might try it....
there is a web group out there where that is all they take-antibiotics but I don't know if I'm allowed to post that website here. any suggestions?...
I can't believe you could do all that for 3 days in pain. I would curl up and hide. Wow http://www.healingwell.com/community/emoticons/yeah.gif Enjoy your new home ( reward) and hope you gain good...
In the meantime boil your water just to be safe. Take care. Food poisening is too dangerous...
Speaking of books I just finished The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrow. It is a fast read and very good. Flip flops between Guernsey and mostly...
when Golitho first mentioned fish oil I added them to my daily vitamin routine. When I saw my rheumy I told him and he said I could take anything that made me feel better. The brand I'm using is 2400...
So many of us are on this medicine I thought I'd share info from an article I read in an arthritis magazine Apple, orange and grapefruit juice block methotrexate and some antibiotics: ciprro and...
I had a total hip replacement in September 2009. Google anterior approach hip replacement. This is the one I had. It is amazing the recovery time. It is a newer surgery and not all hospitals do it...
I see you are on flonase .My ENT doc took me off flonase when my nose got bloody and then sore. The insert to the med says can cause nose bleeds and that was the reason he took me off. I did get...
You can also google arthritis today. It is a group here in the United States...
It was not stupid to list the stuff you did. We want to understand your issues. Please believe that. So List and list again! ((((HUGS))))...
Pete google anterior approach hip surgery I had this newer one in September. If you get to the point that you must have surgery this is the one if possible. Your hip I think is worse than mine was so...
I am so sorry to hear your issues with your rhuemy. Hope and pray that the docs confer and come up with something really really good for your poor feet....
Screaming Eagle Thinking of you buddy...
Golitho, Star73 and SydneyJo I want to report on my nausea and doctor call. The doctor said he did not want to give me a drug to counteract a reaction to another drug and is still pushing Mtx...
Star73 I was fine on the lower doses as I built up too. I sure hope it goes well for you on 20mg Jo & golitho Thanks for your suggestions. I will try it all. My birthday is Friday and since I...
Last week I reached a full dose of MX (20mg). My rheumy suggested I divide the pills 4 in a.m. and 4 p.m. I did that on Thursday last week and vomited every time I tried to eat Friday (for some...
Alicat, check with the drugstores. As I understand it and was the case when I got mine they are free because of the pandemic scare...