I'm a little over 24 hours ago. I got benadryl in the IV. I slept during a good bit of the remicade infusion and some after i got home. I didn't sleep well. I would go to sleep and sleep well for an...
Hi vannie, I use to never read the side affects of the medication my meds. My RD doctor said to be sure and read all the information about remicade. I think I will take your lead & wait 2 weeks after...
starting remicade Thursday, 20th. read all the stuff, talked to person with Crones that has been on it 10 years. she said it saved her life. talk another person that is in her 70s and has had RA...
Have you let your dr know? I would....
Thanks island girl, This helps. I have heard a couple of other very positive response to the drug. One lady has been on it for 10 years for crones. She said it saved her life. Luckily my insurance...
Hi dlvs I have not been diagnosed with fibro but am relatively newly diagnosed with RA. My Dr is talking about.putting me in Remicade infusions. Is that what your Dr is suggesting for you? I'm on MTX...
Sayadina, I agree with diane3636 different for each person. I had not realized how much I was actually hurting until I was put on prednisone. It was amazing one day in shower I lifted my foot to wash...
thanks again Sherry, this helps. blessings Katrina...
Thank you sherry! I have read it helps slow down progression. I found something today that says it helps with pain. What have you found to be true for you? Thank you, Katrina...
My dr may put me on it. Im waiting on more blood test. I have been reading about it but thought it might b nice to hear from someone that is taking it. I would appreciate any info you can give. Thanks...
Anyone take this?...
I was diganosed march 2012. I have been on MTX and Folic acid from the start. Prednisone was added about a month in. The MTX was slowly increased and pred as well going up to 5 pills day,2.5 mg. I...
Thanks for the replys. Whatever this is it is a pain. Heehee!? I have only been diagnosed four and half months. Like so many I also have another disease young onset PD. I've been diagnosed for 2 1/2...
Thanks for...
thank you Enduronman so the suddenly feelings of needing to throw up. the ups and downs of the moods. the left ankle hurting bad then later the right shoulder and now the knee...just part of the...
So been on prednizone for about 4 month. Been coming off very very slowly. Started 5 pills day. Now 2 pills a day. Been on that dose for 2+weeks. So two days ago I had some weird things with my...
I will second what wearyrasuffer said. I have had alot of the tingling you described. i have mine at night and some during the day. I have been put on some more meds to reduce my swelling. I plan on...
Great poem, we understand as we r in your shoes. You put words to our feels. Thank you!...
Thanks chartreux, is that the same as follic acid? I'm taking that I've been drinking more water too. Thanks for suggesting that Momto3 . Slept good last night and felt great today. Very little pain....
Saturday i helped clean and move stuff around our church. I worked around 8 hours. i knew I was tired about 6 hours into work but I went on. by the 7 and 1/2 my right ear started ringing. it didn't...
thank you ! I had wondered if I was drinking enough water . I will drink more and just plan on that helping me . thanks and have a great day...
So do u think my pain might b due to taking the meds the day before thus having no med in system today and hurting I'm 49. Not that matters I appreciate.your input Thanks u so very much...
okay i typed this and then hit a key and lost it all. :confused: so the March 19 I was confirmed to have RA. this is my 3rd week to be taking MTX 2.5 mg three times a week I also take Folic Acide 2mg...
Hi bajsj, I have been diagnosed with RA as of feb 29. I had tons of blood work. I did not ask specific of blood test due to trying to hold it together. I go back in 9 days and will ask lots of...
Hey Poetrygirl, I found myself the other day using my left hand to hold my right not to shake while putting on my eye makeup. I have a tremor in my right hand only. Before I was on a great tremor med...
thanks for y'all help!! yep I am on Folic acid and dr said my D was down so I am taking vitiman D as well. I take the MTX 2 hours after all my other meds then I go right to bed. this is my second...
Hi Kaz.lee, i realized after your email that I am already on a B12 supplement, it is prescription. Insurance doesn't pay because it is a supplement. but at least I meet my deductible pretty quick...
I saw my RA dr today. he said my blood work did not look too terrible. I didn't ask for specifics. I guess I should have. he put me on Methotrexate, follic acid and Vitamin D. MY understanding is I...
wow Kaz.lee, i'm sorry to hear you have both. thank you for telling me about the B6 levels. I saw my RA dr today. he said my blood work did not look too terrible. I didn't ask for specifics. I guess...
thanks, i keep telling my husband I am one in a million. ;) I'm 49. i can check with my dr on the 19th when I go back to get my test results. thank you for responding. i hope your mom is feeling...
Hi, I feel praying is huge in helpng us deal with all these new challenges. I was diagnosed in Nov 12, 2009 (at age 46 years young)and confirmed with a movement specialist Jan 27, 2010. the...
well, that is the pits! I hope the turn around happens this week and the meds start working wonders. I am just amazed at what we all take for granded. i'm still trying to wrap my head around and...
can you tell me a bit about reactive arthritis? is is it the same as RA? I am just learning about all of this. thanks...
My neurologist suggested I go see a RA dr. I was just diagnosed with RA 4 days ago. the RA dr diagnosed me through a physical exam. Felt my fingers and counted and other joins etc... i have not...
I have been diagnosed with parkinson since nov 2009 and as of two days ago been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Have you heard of anyone having both? Lots of blood work is being done. Dr thinks...