Hi Gladys Ann - Today i feel MUCH better - not 100%, but a little pep in my step. I'm sure its not the remicade, too soon to tell yet - but I've had an almost pain free day. It could be that since I...
Hi again Gladys Ann - I'm glad your depression was better yesterday. Mine kind of hit a new low... I had myfirst Remicade infusion - and cried on the way home. I cried last night... cried this...
I took mtx for about 2 years. At first it worked wonders for me, but then it started making me sick to my stomach, so my RA had me lower my dose... it helped for a while... and then again w/ the...
I had my first remicade infusion today. It went well - just a headache, and a slight headrush/nausea when they opened the iv drip full speed. I just got home... feel okay except a tired and light...
Hi Gladys Ann, et al - I am so glad - but at the same time sad - to read all of the posts. I was just telling my husband that I think I'm depressed. I hated to admit to that because I feel like it...
Hi Curly - I see you have a hard time sleeping too? :-) Thanks for the great post. I am sorry that you have had such a hard time, but am glad that Humera has given you back some life - out of the...
Hi there - I read your story and have to comment about what to expect when you get to see the RA. They will likely just do a simple blood test to see if you have RA - or other arthritis diseases....
Thanks for the replies. My infusion starts on Tuesday. They said they'd give me Benadryl when I get there to counter any reactions, and to make me relax. But Benadryl does the complete opposite for...
Hi all - I'm new to this forum, but am looking for a little support. I have had RA for many years now. In the past year I have had more flare-ups than not, and the meds I've taken have stopped...