Hey all, just thought id do a quick update, if anything, simply for the fact its a positive one! Symptoms started last fall, and I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in spring 2010. It took me a...
yes lots of bruises! 9 vials!? i bet you were dizzy. i have the same problem its always hard 2 find a vein, and the butterfly needles are fine for going in, but the actual drawing of the blood hurts!...
im supposed to get blood tests every two weeks......but since i started my meds around 4 months ago..ive maybe had 3 done. i wish i could be one of those ppl that didnt blink an eye at getting a...
I've been taking it for about 3 months, it's funny how easily you can forget how crappy you felt when you start feeling better. It took about 6 to 8 weeks on it for me to get rid of that 24 hour flu...
My rheumy told me some ppl still experience nausea with the injectable, but generally I guess it's supposed to be easier on your digestive system. He wanted me to start injecting it my last visit...
I built up a tolerance to narcotics quite quickly. I think that's precisely the reason drs don't want to prescribe it for chronic pain/arthritis. A few months ago I was taking up to 80 mg a day of...
Thanks for the reply. That's exactly my thought, I'd do anything to be in remission and at the least by eating properly I will be as healthy as I can, especially while having to take all these drugs...
Myself I haven't drank in probably almost a year, but I definitely would ocasionally if i had the energy to stay out past 9pm these days lol. I went from bartending till 3 in the morning 4 nights a...
I have always had a horrible sweet tooth, lots of processed food and ice cream/baked goods, especially after my twins were born my diet really went downhill! Very much the kind of person who eats...
Thanks that is pretty much what I figured. Some days I am hobbling around and seem to b going backwards when other days I really feel like I'm seeing an improvement... I'm just trying to see where...
I was wondering if u all take it at the same time everyday? Also if you miss a day do u notice a difference the next day? I kind of just assumed since it can take so long to kick in that it's not as...
personally- I prefer focusing on my personality and Id like to think it is all my qualities as a person that makes me unique and sets me apart, not what tattoos i choose to wear on my body. TayIsa-...
I'm about as new to it as you are but ill just tell you what i was told by my rheumotologist and pharmacist. I was told the plaquinel would take 6 to 8 weeks to start noticing a difference. I get...
Hi there, Ive recently been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and am currently taking hydroxyquine and sulphasalazine. I was also prescribed methotrexate but I decided to wait on that one for a few...
Thanks jcat, I made an appointment with my local naturopath today after reading your comment, i had no idea they would be able to send blood tests to igenex! if I have any trouble with the clinic...
I as well used to LOVE the heat, i lived in florida for 4 years and it was heaven. this summer things have changed, its not even hot yet and i can feel the affects, it makes me feel awful and totally...
I really appreciate all the advice given, thats why i post here! GWB, I understand what youre saying, I did some more research and unfortunately i agree with you about the marshall protocal, thanks...
Yea I was thinking of just getting the plaquenil filled actually, its the methotrexate that has me worried. I have also not tested positive for rheumatoid factor, which gives me a little hope too, he...
how my body reacts to the lyme treatment that is ^...
So I need a bit of advice and a little bit of a vent! Through emails and researching ive concluded there is no way, no possible way i will be able to afford travelling to the states for a lyme...
Thanks cajungirl, that kinda confirms my thoughts as well, I don't want my joints getting damaged any further wether it's Lyme or RA. And I can relate that's pretty much exactly how it is for me in...
I'm wondering what the arthritis symptoms for everyone else who has Lyme arthritis? Does it involve one joint all joints? Is it symetrical like both knees both hands etc. Seeing my rheumatologist...
Back a couple years ago after having my twins, i was doing bikram yoga (hot yoga). even tho i was in the midst of caring for five month old twins i had never felt better or had more energy, and the...
I didn't even think of it that way, I am the same I never sweat like u said it takes a while even while exercising to build up a sweat... Whereas my boyfriend will randomly wake up just completely...
Also daisy I'm curious why you felt doing it everyday was too much? From what I've read the more the better but would like to hear your opinion!...
I'm excited to see what kind of results I get, I did it Friday morning and wether coincidentally or not had the deepest sleep I've had in a long time on sat night. And today.... No kidding my...
That's exactly what I think to myself sometimes.... Yesterday I was limping into a store as usual and kinda feeling sorry for myself then I realized despite the pain at least I have the freedom to...
I was curious if anyone here has tried oil pulling? I heArd about it from a friend and then coincidentally while reseArching natural treatments came across it again.... The claims are nothing short...
and by suck it up i mean on a good day maybe get on a low impact cardio machine, i know there are people on this forum that would kill to b able to just "suck it up", or kill just to have a good day!...
my diet is a work in progress...i havent been eating sugar at all which is a first for me in my life, working on cutting out bread and cutting down on carbs. i eat OK only because i am obsessed with...
It is just a regular dry sauna, there is a place with infrared saunas I'm going 2 start going to regularily, I will cut the time in hAlf for now though. The scurf ring is interesting, I definitely...
so i sat in a sauna today for about a half hour at 5pm... felt pretty good till about 6:30 i think when i started to get flu like symptoms and by the time i got home everything in my body was so...
any idea why the tops of my feet would be burning after a foot bath?? too much cayenne maybe lol? id like to know so i can adjust the problem if anyone else has had that happen, thanks :)...
thanks for your reply, thats good to know because eventually id like to be off celebrex if my symptoms improve but, at this point if i were to stop i wouldnt be able to move. As far as supplements,...
I just had a few questions about taking a naturopathic approach as opposed to antibiotics for the time being, since i havent yet been to an llmd to officially diagnose me since my tick bite. in your...
Hi thanks for the replies it means alot being shown some compassion and i really really want to get better but it can be so discouraging sometimes, but i really do believe better days are ahead thank...
Hi there I am new to this forum, I will try to keep it short but i just wanted to know if anyone experienced anything similiar. I was bit by a tick last spring, bullseye rash and everything,...