Ironically, my husband just had this. It was like having the mumps his glands were so infected. At first the PCP thought it was the big C. Sent him to the ENT doc. After many months of heat,...
Hi jujub! Mine PSA is horribly flaring. My hands look like big mitts. So very painful. Kudos for your positive attitude. I try to be but sometimes I just want relief. I know you understand. Here's to...
Dear Weary, So very sorry for your loss. Keep posting, as Karen said, it helps somewhat to talk about it. Prayers for you. Marina...
thanks to everyone that reviewed citrate free Humira. I hope I can get it in my next shipment. Marina...
I would like to know as well. I also was diagnosed with Costochondritis. Still having pain. Best of luck. Kind regards, Marina...
Hi LupieKaren 113 What did the doctor prescribe to help if anything? I feel your pain. I was diagnosed in 85 and now I am diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I hope you can find some advice or...
Dear FP Welcome! Currently, at age 66 I do not feel as you do now. However, I remember being your age and thinking the worst. I would call people up on the phone and cry. Eventually, they shut me...
Hi Habs Even though I have not been diagnosed with Chron's I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. I agree with StrayDog to take pictures. Also, the left side of my body is more affected than the...
I don't know if this is correct; however, my PCP told me they will only cover opiates every 90 days. I also have Humana Advantage. Hopefully, you can afford to pay out of pocket. Best Zen...
Hello Everyone, Just wanted to post an update. I am now on Humira. My last Dr. visit I received pneumonia and flu vaccine. I know that they are not supposed to make you sick. I live with the polio...
Hey all, Just wanted to say prednisone was a lifesaver at the time (30 years ago). Eventually, after two years at a high dose IMHO you pay the piper. Like Darla, recently taking it made me somewhat...
Dear Girlie Thank you so much for your post re: .075 once a week! I saw my PCP today and my TSH was 5.6. She could not imagine what was wrong. Guess what? She wrote the prescription wrong. I should...
YES! Never thought of it this way because I live in Florida! But we do have a chill here and there. Thank you!...
so in answer to your question no....
Hey all, I just vented on another thread so I am just here to say I wish you the best! I had extreme depression after my second child when I was 40. Finally used exercise and time. Could not get out...
I am so very sorry you have to deal with this! 1985 was my first encounter with the butterfly rash, etc., etc., Predisone was then the answer! For way too many years. I guess I am a tad upset about...
Dear sbennet51 Back in 85 my ANA was neg as well. I had 9 of the criteria as addressed above; however, I just kept being prescribed more and more steroids. Finally, I was sent to Shands Hospital in...
Dear Jujub You are so very lucky! I hope you find total relief. Topical steroids just never worked for me. They thinned the skin and caused it to crack (my bad as I slathered it on). I have run the...
Hi sylviarose54 My doctor just put me on 75 as well. I will follow this for more info. Thank you for posting. Zen...
Hi, I am on Humira currently. I was on methotrexate for approx. 4 months. I walked around in a fog. My hair did fall out at an alarming rate. I was taking 1mg of folic acid every day. Humira has it's...
wow! thanks so much "Dude" I am off to look at the links now!...
Hi Lexi, Get it checked. My hypo appeared out of the blue two years ago (Although, I am sure something set it off). I was prescribed .050 levothyroxine per day. My TSH is now 4.6 T4, FREE 1.2 Not...
Thank you Norman.b for your post! Or whoever restarted it. I am on Humira and hate it. I have been on Otezla, methotrexate, and steroids. I cannot tell you guys how much I have researched and fought...
Dear VKJ I stayed with the father of my children for 30 years for them. Did it help? Don't know? Two boys. Hard teenage years. I was the one that supported the family. In my humble opinion, work on...
I am new here and female. Chiming in because this topic makes me so very angry and sad. It has cost my family so much just to have the few replacement surgeries that I have had. I am now on a PAP...
Dear Faith 224, I had postpartum and it took a year to recover. Unfortunately, that was almost 30 years ago. I have other issues now and I also use the 3 thing list. If I cross off 2 I feel...
Thank you all for posting! I am seeing my dr. Wed. and asking for this test. Let's see what happens. And I cannot pay that much for one test. There is something wrong with me but I sure would love a...
Hi Sandy 1222 When I first started MTX my back itched for about a month. It eventually stopped itching after 4 doses or 4 weeks. I also took Folic Acid. So sorry about the TB. Hope you are feeling...
Hi Lisabeans! I was on MTX and now starting Humira. I was told by my PCP that anyone on a drug that lowers their immune system should not take a "live" vaccine but inert ones were okay. I know this...
Hi you guys! Still hanging in ... the methotrexate is zapping. (At least, I hope that is what is doing it, lol) I just can't get motivated. I thank you both for being here. It is so nice just to...
Prayers my friend...
Hi Kisses, I agree with everyone else. Even at my age, my partner has an ex that is extremely jealous and is constantly texting me with all the horrible things that my partner did to her (only true...
This was a very informative thread! Thank you for all the information....
Hello to Linda and Susie! Just wanted to say I'm still reading. Just having some flares. Boo Hiss. Dear Linda, I just want you to know that venting is OKAY! The other day I deleted a post on a thread...
Hi Wotan, I read your post because of the title. In short, orally at 40mg QD (the highest I took at one time was 50mg orally), it will at least take 48hrs. I only speak from my experience. When...
Hi Exqualis! I just read all 12 pages of your thread. I am so impressed by your fortitude and your desire to push ahead! And I am so thankful that I found your thread. I too live in FL and wow! it's...
This is by no means a cure, nor am I a Doctor. First of all, I am very new and working my way through the threads one by one. I am covered head to toe in scaly, itching psoriasis. Some days I just...
I just want to say I feel your pain. My Doctor quit accepting my insurance in April. I stressed out so much and quite frankly was rather upset. Fortunately, she agreed to continue to see me if I...