Hi everyone. I was at my Rheumy last week and we got on to the subject of my Reynauds. Its really quite bad and he has suggested that I have an Iloprost Transfusion (I think this is only available in...
Hi- I was just wondering if anyone had experienced painful elbows with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Its not like normal joint pain im experiencing but almost as if I had bruised both elbows (I haven't...
hi everyone- thank you so much for your replies. To answer some questions you had- I was on arcoxia however this played havoc with my stomach so I've been taken off it. I see my Rheumy this afternoon...
Hi guys. Im flaring at the moment, and I was wondering if someone could tell me what the best over the counter painkiller is for RA. I am on methotrexate and folic acid but that is all at the moment...
hi guys. I'm having a really bad day today- major methotrexate hangover as I refer to it. I never use to have any symptoms with methotrexate but now my Saturday consists of feeling sick (even with...
hey huys- thanks for the support. I booked an appointment to see my doctor but its not until the end of next week. I will let you know how it goes and if they give me any answers. It may be because I...
HI Guys! I was hoping you could help me with something. I was diagnosed with RA in Oct 2009 and generally my medication of methotrexate has been very successful and I've had only limited flares...
hi, I was just wondering if anyone else gets REALLY BAD heartburn since being on methotrexate? I have been suffering constant heartburn that keeps me away at night since starting back on methotrexate...
Thanks for the advice everyone! I spoke to my Rheumy and have been advised to lower my dose back down to 10mg for a week then 12.5mg then back up to 15mg. They think starting straight back on 15mg...
Hi everyone- I was hoping you could give me some advice. I have been on methotrexate tablets since December 2009 and have been very lucky with very minimal side effects- the worst being that I was...
Sorry to vent but I don't know where else to turn. I am feeling so low, useless and generally unloved. I have RA and most of the time it is very well controlled with methotrexate that I can do most...
Hi everyone. Im just posting here as Im really stressed out as I'm scared I'm going to loose my job due to having to take time off to attend hospital and doctors appointments. I have RA and also...
Hi everyone- I was just wondering if anyone knew if it was common for people with RA to get blood clots? I can't seem to find any information which leads me to believe it is not common. Im worried my...
Hi everyone- Im new to this forum as my official diagnosis is Rheumatoid Arthritis- however my rheumatologist is now beginning to wonder if the diagnosis was wrong. Exactly 1 year ago I was diagnosed...
HI everyone. I am posting here as I really need some support and confirmation that I'm not crazy. Basically, my husband doesn't understand my RA. He seems to think that I'm making up my aches, pains...
Hi everyone- I was wondering if there was any link between rheumatoid arthritis and developing deep vein thrombosis? I am on methotrexate and arcoxia for my RA and I ended up at the hospital...
Hi everyone. I was hoping you could help me. Lat week I got my monthly methotrexate blood tests and the doctor called me to tell me that I had to have my CRP and ESR repeated as they were elevated....
Hi Doreen! Sorry to hear that your coming down with the flu! I also am on methotrexate, although I take the tablet rather than the injection. My rheumy told me that if i feel unwell at all to skip it...
hi thanks for the replys to my question- its good to know that the liver function can be brought back down to normal. I can't think of any reason why the function suddenly went up- Im not on any...
hi, I have been on methotrexate for just over 6 months noe and the joints have recently been great. However with the good there comes the bad. My blooods have always been very normal with no...
Hi, I have been on methotrexate for 6 months now for RA, and it hasn't been too bad (only a few side effects). Howver I was just wondering if methotrexate can have an affect on your periods? I have...
Thank you for all your kind words! I really appreciate them! I am feeling slightly better today- my temperature is down thank goodness as it was very high last night. I am still having alot of pain...
Hi everyone. Last week my gradfather passed away who I was very close to. He had been ill for a long time with cancer and I am thankful he is no longer sufferin. However Im very upset and have a...
Hi everyone. I have been feeling very down over the past few days. I have been in pain with my hands and shoulder, horrible fatigue that just won't go away no matter how much I try to rest and I also...
I have been taking 5mg of folic acid 48 hours after the methotreaxate but I'll definitely try your tip on solar oil! Thank you for letting me know that!...
hi everyone- I was just wondering if anyone had experienced any problems with their nails breaking since being on methotrexate? I am on 15mg methotrexate per week and my nails are breaking so easily!...
Hi everyone, I was hoping you could help me. I have been off my methotrexate for 3 weeks now due to a sinus infection and this week i have been noticing a lot of muscle pain along with joint pain. My...
Hi everyone, I have recently been feeling really ill like I was taking a flu, and my doctor said i'd a sinus infection and gave me antibiotics. The antibiotics didn't work at all and I kept feeling...
Hi guys, I started on methotrexate about 2 months ago for RA and getting blood tests every 2 weeks. This week by CRP and ESR have increased again. My ESR went from 23 down to 16, which is good im...
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with RA a few months ago and have started methotrexate. My joint pain has eased a good bit however Im suddenly feeling strange- nothing particular but just not right. Im...
I started methotrexate about a month ago and Im not in the middle of my second cold since. The first time I ended up with a chest infection and now I feel really sick in my stomach and my head is...
hi everyone- im updating you on the weekend since I took my first dose of methotrexate on Friday. Well- thankfully I didn't have any side effects. I was a wee bit tired but thats it- im so relieved....
hi, I am so sorry that you having such a hard time lately. I cannot understand at all what you must be going through as my story is very different. I am 24 and have only recently been diagnosed with...
HI, Im starting methotrexate on friday, and im very very nervous and scared. After doing some research on this the side effects seem awful! How has everyone else coped? I have to take folic acid but...
My mtx dose is 10mg for 4 weeks then I am being increased to 15mg. If I have any side effects I will definitely be speaking to my rheumy because Im trying not to have to take any time off work. I...
Thank you so much for your comments- its such a help to know that there are others who know what Im going through. I got the pills yesterday but I am not starting the methotrexate until Friday so...
Hi Im 24 and was initally diagnosed with Mixed connective tissue disease, however my rheumy has today changed this diagnosis to RA. He has given me a systemic cortisone injection and im already on...
Thanks for all your relplies everyone. I am seeing my Rheumy tomorrow so hopefully he will give me some information or new meds or whatever he thinks will help. I feel very bad today have a very sore...
Hi everyone. Im 24 andI have recently been diagnosed with mixed connective tissue disease after months of tests because of joint and muscle pain and fatique. I was put on meds and they seemed to be...
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if it was normal to have a lowish blood pressure and high temperature with MCTD- im newly diagnosed and am still learning but haven't been feeling good lately. My...
I was diagnosed with mixed connective tissue disease about a month ago. I was given a systemic cortisone shot and put on anti-inflammatories and meds for Reynauds. The past few days I have had a sore...
Please help. I got my diagnosis 2 weeks ago of mixed connective tissue disease. (I know its not Lupus but I didn't know where else to turn). I also suffer badly from Raynauds. I have been put on...
Hi Everyone, I was hoping some people could hekp me understand a few things. I was diagnosed on friday with Mixed Connective tissue disease. I do not know alot about this disease and trying to...
Hi everyone, I have not been diagnosed yet however I see my Rheumatologist next week for the 1st time. I am feeling very down lately. I was given strong anti-inflammatories from the doc which take...
Hi, I am currently being tested for an autoimmune disorder, I do not have a diagnosis yet. However, I was just wondering if anyone had experienced shoulder pain and swelling? I have been experiencing...
Hi Karen, Thank you so much for your advice. I have noticed the muscles in my upper arms getting very sore recently but I assumed it was because my shoulder was very sore. I am on no medication yet...
Hi Pat, Thank you for your reply I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts! Unfortunately I do not work from home so cannot rest much during the day however I must say that my...
Hi, thanks for your replies. I hope that I will get some answers soon. I have made an appointment to see my doctor next week as I can't wait for months to get something to help my hands and wrists. I...
hi. I went to my doctor over 2 months ago with severe joint pain in my right shoulder, and both fingers and wrists. I also have very bad fatique and recently my other shoulder has been feeling some...