Hi, /community/emoticons/tongue.gif LOL...I gotta get some of those socks!!! Anyway, my rheummy recommended Saucony shoes...wide toe box, good support...they feel pretty good although when the feet...
/community/emoticons/tongue.gif Hi Catz..and welcome. I too am a fairly new member to the site and it is unbelievable how supportive these people are. If you have a question there is someone who can...
/community/emoticons/tongue.gif Congratulations! Hopefully you will get started on the humira this week and sweet relief will soon follow. If the TB is positive they usually are a raised, red,...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif I'm so sorry to hear your'e feeling bad. I am also in the middle of a flare right now..I'm the pity party thread..lol. The swelling is miserable, I too puff up like a...
Hello & welcome Izzy, I'm still a newbie here myself but everyone is so friendly and supportive. I really think you will benefit from the knowledge and caring here. Wishing you relief and rest! BamBam...
Hi CaMamma..Mobic is an NSAID, been around a while. Mostly used for RA, (per my rheummy) until the newer ones came out. My Dr.s now got lots of his pts. back on it. It has the same risks as the other...
Hello, I wouldn't be to concerned at those levels, I would however pay special attention to any symptoms you may notice and I'm sure the PCP will want to keep watch on the levels, esp. if you develop...
Hi Chris, Sure sounds like arthritis..I'd recommend an consult with a rheumatologist, also start keeping a daily journal of your symptoms, be as clear as possible, listing joints affected, any heat,...
Hi Razzle, I was put on Mobic when all the concerns about Bextra and Celebrex came out since I have a cardiac history in addition to RA and OA. They started with 7.5 mg then quickly increased it to...
/community/emoticons/smile.gif Flopsie, Thanks so much for posting the poem...and how true it is!!! Now, if there was just some way to post it too the rest of the world. Hope your'e having a good...
Hello George, I may have missed a post somewhere but what exactly is this "protocol" you're on if you don't mind sharing..my curiosity is getting the best of me....