Dear Lynnwood I can sympathize with you because my toes on both of my feet had burning sensations. I ask my doctor and he said it was neuropathy for which he prescribed Lyrica. I took the Lyrica for...
I_willconquer Just wanted to congratulate you on all these test results. The only time mine were normal was in my first six months of taking Humira; after the six months, they went out of control. My...
Dear Dragonfly You are in my prayers. You are going through a very trying time, but things will get better. When things look like the sun won't shine anymore, it will turn around. I hope all your...
Hi HighlandWolf Best of luck with your steroid shot in the neck. I've never had the steroid shots in the neck, but if your pain is so intense, you can take anything. I've heard the shots will...
Dragonfly137927 Try to get an appointment with any type of Doctor that can prescribe you some form of pain medications or temporary steriods to help you because if you wait until September 25, in...
Dear Sargent I'm glad that your Remicade infusion was OK. I may start Remicade when my rheumatologist gets back from her pregnancy leave in October since my insurance will cover 90% of the cost if I...
I was on methotrexate for a year and I had all kinds of side effects; the rheumy finally took me off of it when sores broke out in my mouth that wouldn't heal. I lost over ten pounds the year that I...
I've been taking Medrol for six months now, and I did develop a moon face, but when my dosage was reduced, my face went down. Moon face is not permanent, thank God. I hated my moon face and I was so...
Dear Sargent, Welcome! I'm new too. I'm sorry to hear that you are depressed. Just remember that "life begins at 40", and we are only as old as we think. I'm over 40 myself. Today I feel fine, as far...
Hi Kvn I don't know anything about AS or bacterial infections from mold, but I do have RA and know my symptoms. If you still have energy, you may not have RA because fatigue is your first symptom....
I-Willconquer, diet can be a powerful tool in the fight against RA. I had RA over five years with just occasional flares , I ignored it and didn't go to a doctor. If I had known about diet and...
Dear KrissyNTexas Have you tried contacting the Arthritis Foundation there in Dallas/Fort Worth? They usually have some very good Rheumatologist to chose from in their recommendations. I am here in...
I willconquer thank you for the positive thoughts. I find now that being grateful for the things I can still do helps overcome negativity. I no longer wallow in self-pity because there are many...
The doctor gave me Cymbalta almost a month ago and I am doing so much better. My Medrol is reduced from 6 mg to 4 mg now. It will still take a while until I am off steroids since I have been on them...
Well, I took ya'lls advice and got on an antidepressant, Cymbalta, and I seem to be doing better. I am trying to get off Medrol, a steroid, that was causing me emotional problems. My rheumy is on...
Lice is common in children nowdays. When my kids would bring it in I'd panic and treat the entire house, as well as their heads. It is nothing to be ashamed of because it can infect anyone. I hope...
I was diagnosed with RA in 2004---I had it years before the actual diagnoses. I started off with methotrexate; then Humira and recently quit taking Humira because I could no longer afford my...