Hi Ally, My first experience with RA was during a 4 day, 240 bicycle mile ride through the San Juans of SW Colorado where I live. That was 8 years ago. I think the most any of us can do is tell you...
Hi Ladies, I'm back. Enjoyed over 2 years of relatively pain free, drug free RA, but all good things come to an end. Those who remember me will recall that I stopped taking my MTX and Enbrel in the...
I have had the same issues with nose pimples/infections, and I have not been on Prednisone or Enbrel for quite some time. I mentioned it to my GP and he suggest Hibiclens. I use it about twice a week...
Well, I just stopped taking the MTX and Enbrel about a year ago, and so far I've been pretty healthy. I've given myself plenty of opportunities to have a flair, with all sorts of crashes and...
It has happened to me a few times as well. Not a big deal. drug free for almost a year ... Craig...
Thanks Yalinda, I have been off MTX and Enbrel for 6+ months, but over the past several weeks I feel like I'm slipping backwards. I thought all of the sudden I would get a flair and it would be...
It took 3-4 weeks on Enbrel, after being on MTX injections for 3 months for me to feel better. but feeling pretty good now ... Craig...
The "inject-a-pen" is a beautiful thing. When I used the pre-filled syringe, I found it made me a big baby, when it started to sting a bit, I stopped and waited. Makes taking the shot an event....
I've been off my MTX and Enbrel for 5 months now and my hands and wrists tend to be sore all the time. Not painful, but they do demand my attention :smile: I have found that the more I exercise them...
I don't know about that :devil: When my shoulders went crazy during one of my last episodes, I was taking oxicotin, morphine and drinking (I know :nono: ) and nothing helped. Prednisone helped but...
Hi Ladies, just lurking a little. My youngest just started High School and he is showing the independence I expect (and trained him for :tongue: ) but I know how everyone feels. I've been off Enbrel...
Prednisone even put weight on me, which is not an easy task. As soon as I stopped taking it, and I could return to my activities, the weight went away fast. Your mileage may vary :-) I never felt I...
I'm 46, so not a teen, but still require more supervision than I get, and the Mrs. just can't be there all the time. :devil: Sunday was week 6, no MTX or Enbrel (how is it a spell checker in the...
or maybe I never had RA. I don't know, but I do know the following: - I've wanted to stop taking MTX and Enbrel for many months now, and this past weekend was week 5 w/o any drugs. - I've had my...
I have a sister-in-law with RA. She went off Enbrel (not sure if she ever took MTX) when trying to get pregnant. She is now pregnant and seems to be functioning well. never been pregnant myself ......
When I had my most serious attacks, it would hit move from joint to joint, as the days past. I don't think this is uncommon, but is sure is frustrating. I would rather it hit everything at once, then...
Stay tough, keep asking questions, make your Rheumy earn their money. Something will work ... good luck ... Craig...
I don't ever recall feeling bad from taking MTX, I've taken up to 25mg pills and even the max injection for over a year. But I'm beginning to wonder how good I could really feel if I was healthy?...
I spent 2.5 hours in the Dentist chair, but it never hurt. I think I had 6 fillings replaced, many in there for 30 years or so. Then I hopped into the truck and drove 7 hours to Boulder. Work and...
This is getting a little too "lady" for me again. I don't think I can continue the conversation if we are going to talk about body parts or female issues :tongue: off to the dentist for the first day...
That is so cool ... Craig...
Yalinda, you silly girl. I hope you really didn't take it that way. The "you're not very bright" was the collective lady comment to me, not the other way around. I've done a bit more research, as...
Ladies, Why am I just coming to find out about the possible connection of Mercury fillings and RA, besides obvious the "you're not very bright". I have several deteriorating silver fillings in my...
Nice Harley! ... Craig...
Doety, I live in Durango, higher up and sometimes colder. My experience is that the weather does not affect my RA directly, but certainly colder joints move less freely and can have more pain. My...
Elcamino, I do recall that topic now. I hope things get better real soon ... Craig...
Dude, if you feel great, excercise as much as possible, make your body as strong as possible ... Craig...
Elcamino, I must have missed it, why did you stop Enbrel? I would love to as well, but am concerned about going back into the old, sick me. ... how you beat it ... Craig...
Oh, I agree with your attitude about attacking quickly, just make sure it is RA, which appears to be impossible. My doc tells me I'll be on the Enbrel and MTX forever, but at some point in time,...
I hate the ER, sorry you had to go through that. But, it does sound like things are looking up, always go with the good stuff. stay tough ... Craig...
Zeek, If I read this thread correctly, it appears you went from "I might have RA" to "I'm starting MTX and Enbrel" in about a week? IMHO, that seems pretty fast. When my symptoms first occured, it...
Erin/Frayda, I guess I'm a little remiss here, I don't recall exactly why the XRays are being done now, and I don't know what MTX Lung is, but it does not sound good. ... Craig...
Jamie, I've had exactly that same issue with my shoulders, it was the worst pain I've ever had, and I was taking morphine at the time. When I was diagnosed, I read Andrew Weil's books, looking for...
Just a quick note guys and (mostly) gals, I saw my Doc last week, she said we are going to start digital chest xrays next visit (they will have the machine then). Apparently, IIRC, this is a new...
Hang in there Momwithra! It will get better, all you have to do is never give up. My story, I went from a very athletic 40 something, who could ride my bike in the Colorado mountains all day long, to...
I've been on MTX injections for over a year, and have recently moved to oral. I don't think there is any reason why you can't use one form or the other, depending on your situation. The MTX...
Hi Gals, Even though I don't post much, I always listen in. Ladies, am I hooked on the unicycle. It is too much fun! I have crashed hard twice, ended up on my wrists, which, since the crash and break...
The SureClick is pretty cool. I like the fact that once you push the button, there is no turning back. With the old shots, I used to have problems ocassionally even piercing the skin. Then I would...
Enbrel, it does a body good ... Craig...
I've been taking Enbrel and MTX for 2 years for my RA. I have not noticed any significant side affects and it has performed as advertised. don't leave home without it ... Craig...
We have not had a day here since Saturday where it got above 29, with lows at nite around -10. ... love Colorado ... Craig...
Sorry CaMama, just can't part with any of my bikes. You know how it is, there just like my ... bikes. And me and the unicycle aren't getting along too well right now. ... Craig...
I could on one of my mountain bikes, but we would have to be on the trails. Erin, the worst crash I've had so far was pretty trivial, by my standards. Unfortunatly, it was on my left and recently...
You go girl ... Craig...
[color=purple>hi] let me start by saying it is going to be almost 60 here today! craig i am sry for all ur snow but we are basking in the sun! and if anyone knows what my winters are like u would...
ElCam, Stay strong and keep digging. I admire your "take charge" attitude in this situation, perhaps you have a carear in medical research! ... own your disease ... Craig...
Diva, Ever make it out to the 4-Corners rally? Big event here. I have not had any side affects from the Enbrel that I am aware of, I've been shooting up for almost 2 years now, it has been nothing...
When my son first started school, I was sick all the time. I can sympathize with you. ... Craig...
You're correct, I take Enbrel and (7) 2.5 mg MTX pills a week. While I do get cut up a fair amount from bike crashes like the one in Moab that broke my arm, I have not had any issues with infections....
Thanks ladies, An awful lot of "girl talk" around these parts lately. :tongue: anybody see the Broncos game ... Craig...