Awwwww yes. thanks. I am finally much better. It seems I have my immune system back and won't be having to go to the immunologist. I am still on the steroids and will be until March 19th. I am...
Hi Mark;) I wanted to get back with you to say that my general doctor and the ear, eyes, nose and throat specialist both met with me yesterday. they believe that I have my immune system built back...
Happy belated Birthday, Erin!!!!!! :)) You have to write your Dad off for all practical purposes. Already, I kinda know your nature. It is one of loving and caring and concern for others. Don't hurt...
Now I know what to do with the oatmeal I bought my husband to eat for his high cholesterol. Hand pain is one of my biggest complaints. I will certainly try this in the morning. I guess Straydog's...
Yikes!!!!!! Today I met with my regular doctor and the Eye, Ears, Nose, and Throat specialist. The idea of the immunologist is cancelled because I am not getting anymore infections and am doing much...
Hi DreamGirl :) & Erin :). Yes, I missed the post. I am taking lots of supplements just trying to do anything to help. I was taking Glucosomine with Chondrotin and MSN. I quit these because I read a...
Thanks, Mark. I guess Iwill find out something this coming Thursday about seeing the immunologist. Somehow I hope you don't end up having the RA instead of the OA. This immune system thing and all...
Thanks, Caren /community/emoticons/tongue.gif . That is good news to hear. It may end up that I won't be going to the immunologist. My specialist and my regular doctor are meeting with me together...
My Rheumatologist's nurse called me back after talking to the doc. She said she would get all my records up for the doc in a couple of weeks and for me to call her after I finish all the decodron...
Wowww Thanks, Erin. I don't know what hospitals are here for bone and joint diseases, but I am going to go research. I just called my new rheumatologist's office to ask if I could email her. Nope. I...
Thanks, Elcamino and Erin. :) That sounds good. I already have questions like should I try any of the other biologic treatments ever ever again. Mainly, I think my immune system has to have some help...
Thanks, Ducky. Do a net search on immunology and autoimmune diseases. There is like tons of information; I just can't understand any of it. An immunologist is like some kind of special...
Hi Kimber. I have episodes of what you are talking about in both my hands and feet. In fact, I had it last week all over my body when I had a bad RA flare. I don't know why, but if you can grab hold...
I just wondered if anyone had been to an immunologist for their autoimmune diseases. My Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat specialialist says he thinks he will be sending me after next Thursday, according to...
Wowww!!! What information with that research, Mortica! I have not read anything like this. It sure does sound like hope. The research looks good to my eyes. I picked up on one of the studies that...
Yeah, Erin :) now you knew all that plus. :) I think you have ignored your thyroid because of having all the problems that hurt so much and seem to be more important that you have put it last on the...
Hahahh Thanks. It is great I can go back to see that thread. I gained lots of weight from being inactive and having the low thyroid and eating. ha Welll I have had this weird hair problem on my face....
It was 23 pages to print. Wowwww so much info and support. Thank you all. I am just going to quickly write some notes and then I will have it in case it is gone....
Oh yeah, I have been on the synthroid since last March. :)...
Thanks Ducky :)) and thanks Erin :)). That is lots of good information. I did go ahead and take the 1/4 pill early since I was taking less. I didn't want to get to hurting bad. I have the muscle...
Hi Duck!!!! :) I am just taking synthroid 112 mg. I don't know if it working or not. I can't tell that it is, but according to the doc it is....
OH yes. I wanted to ask or say that the Meprobamate is scored. Does this mean I may could try one half this first time just to see how it does? I never thought about the scored pills being scored...
Thanks so much Erin!!! That is very helpful. This says "substitute for Lortab 7.5/500mg" and is actually Hydrocodone/APAP 7.5/500mg. The Meprobamate 200 mg is some form of a type of Vallium that the...
Hi Morticia :) I don't know what this is exactly, but I have been to the emergency room 4 times in the last two weeks. Every time it turned out that it was a good thing. For me they have given me...
Yes, I meant the salivary glands are involved. I don't understand exactly, but it is from this AI thing. I had a CAT Scan yesterday and going for a barrium swallow on Wednesday. The specialist said...
Thanks Ducky. I am feeling so much better today but had to have the pain killer. I am trying to take as little as I can. I am trying to eat and drink all of the things that are nutritional and hope...
Hello Everyone /community/emoticons/tongue.gif Here I am back finally after 4 trips to the emergency room and 4 trips to the doctors office and one to a new rhuematologist and one to an eye, ear,...
Hi :)!!!!!! Thanks again for all of that information. Y'all have helped me so much. I do appreciate it all. Here is the update. I saw the new rheumatologist today. She asked lots of questions. She...
Thanks, Missie. I am going to do all of that starting today. All that sounds like very good suggestions. I am also going to try to report him. First I am going to officially report him to the Humira...
Thanks, Cindy. I just am happy to have the new doctor. I hope she is good. I am very hopeful. The emergency room doc that got me this appointment said that she is very good and spends time with her...
Missie, I am seeing the new rheumatologist tomorrow. I am going to ask if there is any kind of way that they could have tested for TB through the regular bloodwork. If not, I am going to report him...
Thanks Cindy. I wouldn't want that pair working on my car:), as I couldn't trust them to do the basics. :) hahaahha I just saw your post from earlier. I went to the Health Department to take my first...
Missie, I had read in all of the Humira information phamplets and sites that the TB test was required. I was shocked that he did not at least ask me about it, but no, no test was given. I am glad...
Thanks, Curley. I appreciate the response. I am so glad Humira has helped you. I should not even complain. I have just this rheumatoid. I can not imagine dealing with those others also. Then I get...
I developed acid reflux after being on a medication for pain and inflamation of rheumatoid. Nexium and prilosec were not working. After searching on the net, I found where this guy said to try apple...
Hi Shaper, I have not been diagnosed with Chronic Fatique Syndrome, but I have fatigue so severe. I have rheumatoid arthritis. I think when a person is sick with CFS. depression is going to set in....
I forgot to address the sinus infection. No, I did not have a sinus infection before the reaction. I have never had any sinus problems before. I don't have headaches ever. One thing that I did have...
Hi Missie, Thanks for your reply and comments. No, my rheumatologist didn't give me the TB test or ask me any questions or tell me anything about the Humira. He just sent it to me through the BioPlus...
Hi BobbySue, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I will have to look that up on the net here. I don't know what ILD is. Let us know how your tests come out. I hope you have good news. LeeLee...
Oh yeah, Cindy. I don't actually know, but it would be my guess that if you had no bad reaction to your first dose, that you will be able to take the Humira. My reaction actually began in just a...
Thanks Erin and Cindy :))! Today I feel lots better. I do plan to find the Humira number to try to speak with someone to report my reaction. I also have to contact the company to not send any more...
Hi All, I haven't gotten back on line until just now and saw that I had a reply to my post. I have been very sick with an infection that occured after taking the Humira. My insurance did pay for the...
Hi Erin. I have to say that I have it good compared to you. I have only the RA and probably fibromyalgia. Except for all my bones and joints and muscles, I am in good health. I tried to work last...
Thanks Erin. I just saw my doctor day before yesterday. After seeing him, I came on line to research the Humira and found this group. I really appreciate the information. I trust people who have had...
Thanks a lot Cindy. It was nice meeting you in chat. Everyone has a been very informative. I look forward to seeing you and chatting again. Hugssss LeeLee :)...
Thanks Elcamino. I am waiting to hear if my insurance will pay; however, I will still have to pay a goodly portion. I will give the Humira a chance. The thing I suppose I don't like about it is that...
/community/emoticons/smile.gif Hi. I have had RA for 14 years with years where it just arrested itself. about a year ago the RA hit me full force. It is totally different now than it has been. I...