thanks for the kind words harley!! I did not shake before the medications. Today I did not shake at all. I went down to 10mg of prednisone today. I am thinking of going AP route cause I am not liking...
I noticed the last few days I have been having slight shaking in my hands and legs. When my limbs are at rest there is no shaking but when I lift something like a glass of water, my left hand shakes...
Looking for some help again :) I have had a throat discomfort while swallowing for the last 4 weeks. I am wondering if this could be related to RA. It all started the day before I got my prednisone....
Wow! You people are so awesome. I appreciate your concern and time in this matter. After reading responses and thinking about it, I am going with the second Rheumy as her treatment seems more logical...
I have been to Roadback and that is how I was referred to the rheumy that told me my RA is too severe for AP....
Hi everyone!! Hi Erin and Ducky!!!!! Sorry I have not posted for a while because I am working and travelling way too much. I want to say thank you to all the people who helped me through the first...
Hey guys! Sorry I have not responded lately as I have been travelling around alot. I am glad to see you typing like a champ Erin! Hope you are feeling well. /community/emoticons/tongue.gif I have...
help! how do i get on the chat site? where is it? Im lost :( :(...
here is the chain of events that led to my diagnosis. As you know RA can affect people in different ways and can start off slowly or can attack quickly. Seems like my RA hit me pretty quick. Feb 8:...
Thanks again KEAH!! I appreciate you helping me out. Are you going to bo on the chat session tomorrow? I am waiting for clearence from my insurance company (cigna) to start enbrel. I am definately...
I need help with these questions I cannot seem to find the answer too. Since I am younger, does this mean that I will live shorter because I will have had RA longer? Since it is a progressive...
I am too scared of the side effects. The main thing is the link to lymphomia (cancer). I hope this is rare....
Harley I just started my MTX today (18 mg)and will start enbrel next week. I am also on 20 mg of Prednisone. My rhuemy has me on an aggressive, early treatment. I am also scared to try enbrel. I...
Hey there!!! thanks for the replies, I appreciate your concern. Took my MTX today with lunch. Drinking a lot of water. I have drank almost 3 litres today. I feel very slight side effects. Very, very...
Erin, Sorry to hear that you have been denied so many times. I don't have any suggestions as I have not dealt with that yet. I bet if one of the people deciding you disability had RA they would be...
Hi Erin!!! /community/emoticons/cool.gif How are you doing? I hope all is well and you are doing ok!! I saw my Rheumy today and he was great! He answered all my questions and was totally honest with...
16 hours? Sweeeeeet! you must have felt better after that one. sorry to hear you were not feeling well now you are HEALING WELL.... :P Glad to hear you are doing better. Just know even though I...
Anything that is abnormal with your body that happens over an extended period should be checked by your doctor. Arthritis should not messed with, early treatment is the key.... Get a blood test to...
Erin, Hope you are feeling better and got some sleep....mabye you are in zzzzzzzz town right now....I hope so! :) I saw my primary today. I feel ALOT better after talking to him. He was very honest...
erin no sleep? Im so sorry to hear that. Is it the pain that keeps you awake? or is it just insomnia type feeling? I know we cannot talk about herbal treatment but it would be crazy If you at least...
one more question....Can RA lead to or cause other diseases? thanks...
Thanks for the reply again erin and for the Email!!! :) What a day... I forgot how crying can make you feel better..... I got lucky and scheduled an appointment with my primary tomorrow. I am just...
Thanks for the reply Erin. You are seriously the ONLY person in the world that is helping me right now. It amazing that you are being so helpful. You are an angel!!!! I have been on a freakin'...
ERIN!!!YOU'RE THE BEST!!!! I was searching for this thread because I saw it the other day...My RF level is 90 but I do not have much pain (yet) just really sore :(...
I got my results back today from the doctor. I am positive for RA with a rheumatoid count of 90. I asked if that was high and they said slightly high but they have seen people in the 500's. Can the...
well if the rheumy said no RA then you might want to listen to that but you might seek a second opinion. I would go back to the primary and let the doc know EXACTLY how he feels....
Reading this thread made me realize how strong you all are. Before I had any symptoms I thought I was bulletproof...now I realize that anyone can be afflicited but it takes a STRONG MIND to get...
I have not got my blood results yet. Probably tomorrow. I am soooooooooo nervous. Im actually scared I might have some kind of crazy, incurable disease or cancer. Thanks for the kind words. I will...
Ok this scared me even more.....there can be neurological problems too with RA? :( :( :( Im freaked out again after reading this.... "There can be signs of mononeuritis multiplex and atlanto-axial...
Took me a while to respond. I was at the coast for the weekend and enjoyed the rain...... j/k. Thanks for your reply erin. I have been talking to my dad about you two and how some people I have...
Ducky and Erin you are so great! I almost want to cry! I talked to the lab today and the RA. They are sending my results when they are available to my RA, then the RA will contact me. Hopefully, I...
Sorry folks, I didnt know we could not talk about herbal remedy. Thanks for your reply erin. I appreciate your knowledge on this subject. I am not in much pain when I am just sitting or laying down...
Ducky... You have good "bedside manner" like a doctor. I feel better just talking to you. sorry...I should have looked closer at your sig. I would have noticed your diagnosis and current meds. looks...
I just took my blood test today. They took three viles of blood. Now I have to wait a week or so I guess. The thing I am MOST scared of is that it can affect your lungs, heart and eyes. Is there a...
I cracked my knuckles for a while too. Stopped doing it for a while but never thought it could lead to RA. That is what is so weird about the so called "symptoms". I have ZERO pain in my hands. In...
Jamie, I am scared too. Just know we have each other for support. I am waiting for my results too. I have my pointer and middle finger slightly swollen on each hand for the last 10 days or so. do you...
Hi. I am new to the forums and I want to thank you all for what seems to be an understanding place to talk about this disease. I have a few question I need help with. I would appreciate any help as I...