Hi. My name is Andrea and I am actually from the arthritis group. I wanted to leave a post in hopes that someone could guide me. I have a daughter who is 15 yrs old and she was diognosed with...
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I got the pre-filled syringes. It wasn't painfull to stick myself but it was alittle painfull when the medicine went in. I won't mind as long as it works. I am showing bone erosions in my right wrist...
Hi Everyone!!!! I got my first shot of Embrel today. It wasn't that bad but I was a little nervous. I have never stuck myself with anything so I was shaking a bit when I was holding the needle. The...
Hi All!!!! Merry belated Christmas and Happy New Year!!!! I am sorry I haven't written in awile. I have been seeing a rheumatologist. I just picked up my prescript ion for Embrel. I start taking it...
Hi Everyone. I hope all of you are hanging in there the best that you can. I went to the rheumy on Friday for my test results. He said that my bloodwork was consistant with RA but my Dexascan showed...
Hi Everyone, I had my first Rheumy visit on Friday. He took 14 vials of blood, a MRI of my wrist and a Dexascan. It was ok though because he has everything in his building so i don't have to travel...
Last week I had emergency surgery on my appendix. I have been going for follow up appts because I have developed a cyst under my incision. I have been running fevers every night, my joints are...
Thanks Erin, I am trying to rest and just letting myself heal. It's very frustrating. I was hoping to have the appt with the specialist and at least get my tests ordered. I hear what your saying...
Thanks Ducky and Curley. I did call the Rhemy's office yesterday. They said that they could get me in next week. I have to call them today when I leave the surgeons office. I will definetely keep all...
I finally got my appt with the RA Specialist for tomorrow and I have to cancel it. I had emergency surgery on my appendix on Monday and I have to go and see the surgeon this Thursday. I have packing...
Hey Dave, Thank you so much. I was laughing at the things that you told me to say. Very good points though. I like them alot and I will definetely keep them in mind...lol... I did have my ANA done...
Dear Elcamino, I am sorry to hear that you are going through this. Hopefully soon they will be able to tell you what this is and what they can do to fix the situation. Your in my prayers. Hang in...
Hey Everyone!!! I just got my results back from the dr. My RA Factor is 112. My Igg Anti- CCp is Negative. According to the result It says that Those results are more commonly found in paitients with...
Hello Everyone! Well my medical insurance finally came through. I just had my bloodwork done today. I have to pick up a referal on Thursday and I already have a appt to see a Rheumy on the 24th of...
My Problem is RA But my symptoms right now are severe joint pain and now with this cold I have had a fever, sore throat, swollen glands and just feeling sick. I have alot of stiffness and tiredness....
Well i finally got my medical insurance. I am going to see my reg doctor on Monday. I know he wants to order a bunch of tests and then send me to a Rheumy. It sounds crazy but i can't wait. I feel so...
Hi Everyone!!! I am sorry I haven't written. I have been really busy at work. Last night i went to sleep and all of a sudden my legs started hurting and burning. Before I knew it both my legs were on...
I think i have reached my limit as far as the pain goes. It never stops. It's like someone is grinding my bones together. I left work early last night and I got someone to cover my shift today. My...
I have been in severe pain since yesterday. It started last night when I was at work. I am a security Guard for a condo association so I walk alot. I thought it was just because I walk so much at my...
Dear Friends, Thank You for your resposes. It is now 10:00 pm on Thursday and I am finally recovering. I actually ate something earlier for the first time in a few days. I do agree with the fact that...
Yesterday I went for my CT Scan for the infection in my face. I came home to take a nap before work and my husband said he couldn't wake me up. The next thing i remember is being in the hospital once...
Hi Friends, I had my CT Scan today of my sinuses. They said that the results would be fowarded to my DR today. I am on edge waiting for the results. The swelling in my face has gone down alot, but...
Dear Nic Nac, Thank You for your reply. I am on Cipro that iv'e been taking for a couple days. i ended up back at the hospital yesterday. They ordered a ct scan. I have to go tomorrow and have that...
/community/emoticons/nono.gif I have had this infection before. The last time I had it the dr said it was a facial infection called Cellulitis. It is a bacterial infection that can effect your face...
Hi Rosa, I can relate to your frustration. It is very hard sometimes for me too. I have had RA since last year. Well I actually should say I had a DX since last year. I'm not really sure how long I...
I have been on Methotrexate for about 8-9 months now. For the past 2 weeks it feels like the medicine isn't helping that much. I have been having severe joint pain and I am very very tired all the...
Last night I could not stop itching. It was horrible. For about an hour I was going crazy. It's not just in one spot,it is all over. I have some itching now but not as bad as last night. Has anyone...
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am new to this site. I am 39 years old and was diognosed with RA last year. I am currently on Methotrexate 2.5. However I take 4 tabs every week (10 mg total). I also take...