Hi Heart! I am happy to hear that the Savella is helping you out thus far I hope it continues!! I have had my 7 yr old grand daughter home sick with a fever and basically complaining of just being...
I am still on the Savella, I was increased to 25 mg., 2 x per day. My Rheumy believes in starting you off slow, she began me out at 12,5 mg increments for 3 weeks each until I reached my dosage. In...
I have been suffering since Nov. with this tear, going to meet with Colonrectal Surgeon tomorrow to see about surgical repair and wondering if anyone has had the procedure done and what the recovery...
I too, had problems with itching really bad! My endo placed me on Tirosint and the problem with itching was relieved. Clear gel capsule no dyes no itching. I also find that if I take steroids it...
If you have to drink that gallon jug go lyte I think it is called instead of mixing it with the flavors they give you. Mix it with Crystal Light lemonade and put it in the freezer let it get slushy...
Wow! Thanks for this information! I too suffer with OA but throughout my body. I take the multivitamin ALLBEE C 800 + Vit C 1000mg which means daily I take 1800 mg of Vitamin C been doing this for...
Hi everyone! It has been a very LONG time since I have posted!! Been battling one illness to another! I have been on Savella 25mg since October. At first I had the blood pressure raising and heart...
Hope girl, I take Ultram Er every night at bedtime. The first week I felt strange then I adapted to the meds and it helps with the pain. It does not disturb my sleep. Good luck, Tee...
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two years now. I find that it does [b][i]help with the RA and fibro. I haven't found anything yet that has given me pain free days just managable days. In the beginning I didn't think Lyrica was...
Welcome to Healing Well. I have been visiting this site for about three years. You learn tons from the family. I have Fibro and RA so both forums are very helpful. You can come here and see how...
I have been on mtx for over a year I take it with folic acid, plaquenil and humira. I find that I am very fatiqued. No hair loss, actually my hair is growing like crazy. I thought it was from the...
((((((((hugs)))))))) hope you feel better real soon. Glad the prednisone is helping. Take care of you, Tee...
Thanks Ducky I will get you a photo real soon Tee...
Welcome aboard! I too have had a change in my eyesight. The Doc believes it is due to the Plaquenil that I take. I had to get stronger glasses. It is very scary. I have no eye sight in my left eye...
Thanks, I do live in the States. My nose has been runny like crazy that isn't helping out that much either. Thanks and take care of you, Tee...
My sinus problems trigger my asthma attacks....
Singulair for me a night. It helps me with the asthma and allergies....
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Bloo! Good for you. Wishing you much success! Keep us posted. I too need to shed some prednisone weight. Happy New Year! Tee...
my eye doc told me to use "Refresh Liquidgel" drops they do help some. Tee...
Yes, I check it reguraly My pressure has been running around 120/75 which I usually run around 108/60 my pulse was running 113 which was high I have stopped taking the celebrex, been having some...
I have stopped the celebrex and the asthma has been showing its ugly head! Thanks Tee...
Hi all!~ Merry Christmas! I just started Celebrex for the RA and my chest feels very tight and my heart rate has not gone under 115 all day. I have Neurocardiogenic Syncope. I have felt just short of...
Thank you so much for your reply. It is something I have to add to the list I guess! Look forward to chatting with you sometime soon. Merry Christmas, Tee...
I too suffer from dry eyes. I also take the plaquenil. It is worse at night. I noticed my eyes are always tired and I squint alot and it is harder for me to read at times. Tee...
Hi I am new to this forum - I usually hang out in the RA,Fibro or Colitis section. I was just curious if anyone out there is suffereing with NCS? I just failed my tilt test for the second time. The...
I have just started it. My GI gave me samples, he said it would help the intestines balance out some from all the meds I have to take for my RA. I have seen a positive difference. Good luck Tee...
ion Zelnorm. do you think the zelnorm would help. Tee ...
Thanks Erin for all of your advice. The darvocet is not helping. I am going to call rheumy tomorrow. She gave me a injection of novacaine and steroid. Told me to rest and ice. She also ordered xrays...
Hi all, I have been in the bed since Friday! Chiro couldn't help. Went to Rheumy yesterday she thinks it may be bursitis. Like I needed anything else. She gave me a novacaine and steriod shot in my...
I have had you in my thoughts and prayers. Great news to hear that Morris is back home! ...
Missie, Girl, you have not lived your life yet. You are only half way there! Pull up the boots and go walking. I am at home due to my RA, Asthma, Fibro etc at the age 42 and fighting for my SSD. I...
Hi Tiddly, Welcome to HW. I have RA and Fibro, I have been taking Plaqunel and methotrexate for about 6 mos just started Humira 2 wks ago. My rheumy preferred the Humira over the enbrel. I have only...
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[color=blue>Welcome] [i][color=#0000ff> Glad] [i][color=#0000ff> ] 5mos, methotrexate about[b] 3mos. I began Humira last week. I do see a difference with the methotrexate. Only been a week on Humira...
[color=blue>Hi] [i][color=#0000ff> ] a yr. Just wondering how those of you that have taken Humira has made out. I am sorta excited about[b] it. I am so tired of hurting - hoping this will be the...
I have been told by the chiropractor that a good detox is a 8 ounce glass of water half of a real lemon and a tablespoon of baking soda. Tee...
I had alot of trouble with my first rheumy, said once the insomnia gets under control the pain from the fibro would go away! Ha! He said I could not work any longer but that "he was not the guy to...
Hi, I have been taking it for about 3 mos. The Rheumy told me today to give it some more time. I also started the Methotrexate about a month ago. My vision seems a little blurrr, the Rheumy said she...
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starting another new med. I have been a little frazzled this week due to alot of swelling. My rheumy believes that I have polyarthritis, osteo and RA. Is that common? Tee...
[color=blue>Hi, [color=#0000ff> ] 3 mos ago. The rheumy precribed "Methotrexate 2.5mg" today. I am to take 4 the first wk, 5 the second week, then 6 per week. Also, 1 mg of folic acid. I am on so...
ion "Miralax" twice a day. It does soften the stool. I will go sometimes weeks without a bm and then go days where I feel like I am stuck in the bathroom. Drink lots of water + lots of water. I can...
Hi, I took lyrica for about a month. At first I noticed a little swelling in feet and hands, then when dr increased my dose I swelled up like a balloon and had shortness of breath. Dr. told me to...
Hi Sandee, I am glad that I have you for a friend! You brighten my day! You know like we spoke before we need each other rather it is for support, laughter, to share some tears or just to hang out! I...