Guest guest Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Well Im finally there after 3 years of meds ~ My appts with rhumetologist last about 5 minutes now ~ I take 8 tablets of methotrexate a week, azulfasalazine daily, plaquenil daily and I finally stopped taking mobic. I am feeling as good as new with the exception of rainy days ~ they take their tole. I have a hot tub which I try to use every other day ~ sometimes I make it once a week ~ but I am honestly feeling like " ME " once again ~ long hard road but Im back ! Other people I speak with have been told by rhumatologist to stay away from beef products. I dont notice any difference when I eat beef. Due to the methotrexate I have monthly blood tests ~ which I could live without if it were up to me ~ I am back wearing a size 8 1/2 shoe, oooooooo~ I was buying a size 9 due to the inflammation. Boy its been a long tough battle. When I was first diagnosed, I thought I had the flu ~ hurt to walk ~ feet hurt ~ hands hurt ~ I thank god that there is NO destruction to any joints. I dont know what is in the future as far as what will happen if the methotrexate combo dosnt work any more ~ I hope and keep my fingers crossed that I just keep on the path I am on ~ I was having trouble sleeping ~ seems like a vicious circle ~ so I am on a muscle relaxant which helps me nightly to get a good nights sleep ~ It sure has helped ~ I wake up refreshed and feel good ~ not like before ~ I think about you all and hope that you are getting the care that you need ~ if you dont have access to a hot tub ~ find a nearby hotel ~ a place that has one ~ and try it ! One trip should begin to help~ a heated pool ~ get some light swimming in ~ and it will help ~ I wish they would find the cause ~ and a cure ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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