Sorry to hear of your recent RA diagnosis. I don't really have any medical advice, but don't be afraid of methotrexate. It's a good drug that has helped many. Keep moving and try not to let this get...
Single mom of a daughter who is now grown, but I used to be her exhausted playmate a LOT. One of her favorite was turn off all the lights, I shine the flashlight and she put on a show for me. Also,...
I was 900 mg, but think it's what caused me to gain weight, so I went off of it and feel more pain but sharper....
The lymph nodes in my neck have swollen and become very painful. I've had RA for years and never had nodes swell this big and this quickly. Anyone have much experience with this? I just had my...
Rituxan is a biologic which is administered through IV and will take hours to complete. Before the infusion I was given Benadryl and Tylenol. Two weeks after infusion #1. you'll get another infusion....
My rheumy decided not to do the 2nd infusion of Rituxan due to my reaction to the first one. Two weeks after my 1st infusion and the iV site STILL itches, but it was the cardiac reaction that got my...
Have any of you had ear pain with RA? I have had it in the jaw before, but this time it's the neck and ears...YOW! Not comfortable. I read online RA can do this, so I'm not that concerned, but I just...
I'ma gonna try again! I posted about Rituxan side effects and got several reads and no responses. Is there anyone out there on Rituxan? Any side effects?...
I've had ECT a few times and it did bring me out of my suicidal depression. The trade-off is memory loss. Go the Mayo website and read about it. I also have RA and the last time I had ECT (last...
Is anyone on Rituxan and do you experience any side effects? I had my first series last spring and didn't seem to have a problem. This week I had the first of the two infusions and had a few issues....
Fellow empty nester here. It was just my daughter and me, so now I am alone and it's difficult. I am finding a new me now though, so that's kind of cool. Hang in there!...
I just received notice today that I am approved for social security disability! I am SOOO relieved as I am single and live alone and didn't know what I was going to do if I didn't get it. I got it...
Catmommy, What did you find out at your neuro appointment? Hope things are better...
I take methotrexate for my RA and am to take OTC folic acid, which has worked out fine....
No, Orencia never did anything for me. Remicade worked for a while and then quit on me. From month 4 to 6 I was miserable. I finally called doc and said I need some help and I don't want a prednisone...
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I am on Rituxan with no side effects, so far. I had my first set 6 months ago and just got done with my 2nd set. By the time he was willing to go with a second set of infusions I was miserable. They...
Hi (friendly voice here!) I'm sorry you're having such a tough time. I really would give counseling another shot though. One bad experience might be enough to turn you off it, and I understand that,...
I've had a lot of ECT and it's helped me quite a bit. The headaches got better for me and, except for memory loss, I didn't have side effects. That said, my last ECT treatment was in December and I'm...
I'm sorry to hear of your panic attack while driving. Yucko. Unfortunately, I can relate VERY well to anxiety about driving. The last time I made the 3 hour trip home from my parent's house I had...
Hi, I'm new to the board but have been reading it for quite some time. I have severe depression and anxiety disorder with panic attacks, plus a string of medical issues. This morning I put on a...
I can relate to the IBS and anxiety both. Just to address one of the issues mentioned with the IBS...the smell associated with an attack. I use Just a Drop and it has relieved my anxiety a lot...