new to RA

[Guest guest]

What were your diagnoses that were wrong and what is the correct one? Of

course you don't have to answer this unless you want to. I'm really sorry

about your predicament Maybe it would help if you brought one of your kids

to the doctor with you.

a

> I have been misdiagnosed for over a year. I have finally found a

> Doctor after I couldn't walk for two months,now I am really feeling

> depressed and alone. I have five grown kids that think I'm faking

> being sick so I don't have to be alone.I want to be alone now,but I

> can't handle my house without some help.I have multiple illnesses and

> I am separated for two years. I can't work and I have little or no

> friends left where I live. WHAT DO I DO NOW ?

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My old doctor had it in his mind that because I was being treated for

depression,due to the loss of my Grandmother that raised me and five months

later my Father to the third stroke at 61. I believed I was acting

responsibly going to a therapist it had been a long two years of illness,

hospitals,and nursing homes then to bury both of them was the last straw.

Since then I have been diagnosed Bi-polar,diabetic,osteo and facet arthritis

of the lower back and neck,high blood pressure, anxiety, high cholesterol,and

then I had two minor heart failures that they still haven't explained.I

turned 45 on tuesday and I feel so old. My children are selfish and have

problems of their own, added to thrree of them have addiction problems. I

have been separated from an alcoholic husband who was also an addict,and what

I have left of my life is no money state insurance and none of the things in

life I ever enjoyed except for my dog that are a great comfort to me. My old

Doctor told me that the pain and swelling in my hands and legs was from water

retention,and that I was a bartender for years I should be used to this. I

went to the ER and was diagnosed in one week, then found new doctor. I had

problems finding a non-judgemental one though, because of my medications most

wouldn't even talk to me.They thought I was an addict,I'm not and never was I

don't even drink! It took me almost eight months to find my new Doctor, who

is very attentive to me, and works with the other Doctors instead of against

them. I'm on prednisolone ,decreasing, and Placquenil and getting ready to

start methotrexate this week. I'm happy that some one answered my e-mail I

feel alone even in a crowded room, but my children may be a gift from God,but

for now they are more problems than I need. I'll survive by myself as best I

can until the next stage of my life. Thank you for caring and listening.

Chelle

[Guest guest]

I'm very sorry that you are in such a tough situation. Do you have good

medical care? Are you seeing a rheumatologist and are you being treated

effectively?

Would you ever consider moving to a smaller home that would be easier to

maintain?

I like a's suggestion to bring your children to one or more of your

appointments.

[ ] NEW TO RA

> I have been misdiagnosed for over a year. I have finally found a

> Doctor after I couldn't walk for two months,now I am really feeling

> depressed and alone. I have five grown kids that think I'm faking

> being sick so I don't have to be alone.I want to be alone now,but I

> can't handle my house without some help.I have multiple illnesses and

> I am separated for two years. I can't work and I have little or no

> friends left where I live. WHAT DO I DO NOW ?

[Guest guest]

Chelle,

That is a very sad story. I'm so sorry about what has happened in your

life in the past.

I hope you can try to be optimistic about the future. It's a good thing

that you didn't give up until you found a compassionate, competent

doctor. He sounds as if he is doing his best to help you. It's so

important to have a good physician or team when you have such

complicated health problems.

Once your body begins to feel some relief, maybe you will be better able

to heal and make progress in other areas of your life. I pray that it

will be so.

Re: [ ] NEW TO RA

> My old doctor had it in his mind that because I was being treated for

> depression,due to the loss of my Grandmother that raised me and five

months

> later my Father to the third stroke at 61. I believed I was acting

> responsibly going to a therapist it had been a long two years of

illness,

> hospitals,and nursing homes then to bury both of them was the last

straw.

> Since then I have been diagnosed Bi-polar,diabetic,osteo and facet

arthritis

> of the lower back and neck,high blood pressure, anxiety, high

cholesterol,and

> then I had two minor heart failures that they still haven't

explained.I

> turned 45 on tuesday and I feel so old. My children are selfish and

have

> problems of their own, added to thrree of them have addiction

problems. I

> have been separated from an alcoholic husband who was also an

addict,and what

> I have left of my life is no money state insurance and none of the

things in

> life I ever enjoyed except for my dog that are a great comfort to me.

My old

> Doctor told me that the pain and swelling in my hands and legs was

from water

> retention,and that I was a bartender for years I should be used to

this. I

> went to the ER and was diagnosed in one week, then found new doctor. I

had

> problems finding a non-judgemental one though, because of my

medications most

> wouldn't even talk to me.They thought I was an addict,I'm not and

never was I

> don't even drink! It took me almost eight months to find my new

Doctor, who

> is very attentive to me, and works with the other Doctors instead of

against

> them. I'm on prednisolone ,decreasing, and Placquenil and getting

ready to

> start methotrexate this week. I'm happy that some one answered my

e-mail I

> feel alone even in a crowded room, but my children may be a gift from

God,but

> for now they are more problems than I need. I'll survive by myself as

best I

> can until the next stage of my life. Thank you for caring and

listening.

> Chelle

[Guest guest]

Hi Chelle...I'm sorry for all your heartache. I pray you get some good

help soon. The people here are wonderful, and great listeners. So if

you need a shoulder to cry on, there are many here.

My name is Tess, I'm 51, mom to 4, grammi to two, divorced a longtime,

and very low-income, too. It is always a challenge to make ends meet.

I truly understand, dear Chelle.

Much Love....

Tess in NW Oregon

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group! Sorry about your RA diagnosis. I can understand

how it would be a big relief to know what you're up against.

Yes, it is possible that you will feel better in 6 to 8 weeks after

starting methotrexate. How much are you taking? Orally or by injection?

Great that you aren't experiencing any adverse effects. How much

prednisone?

How did you shatter your knee?

Of course, no need to answer these questions if you don't feel like it.

[ ] New to RA

> Hello everyone! After many negative test results and a horrible fear

> that I had ALS or MS or worse, Docs have confirmed it is RA. No

> history in my family but possibly a shattered knee in Jan brought it

> about. I am still taking prednizone and am three weeks into

> Methodextrate. They say I may feel good as new in 6 to 8 weeks. Can

> anyone confirm this? So far I don't see much difference. My life

> has changed radically! However I am so very grateful that this

> treatment is available and will prevent me from becoming disabled.

> So far I have had no side effects from the Methodextrate and looking

> forward to weaning off the prednizone. Any encouragement or info you

> can offer would be very much apppreciated.

> Thanks!

[Guest guest]

Welcome. My problems started with a bruised knee after an auto accident.

MTX takes several weeks to be effective, so hopefully you'll see some

improvements soon.

a

> Hello everyone! After many negative test results and a horrible fear

> that I had ALS or MS or worse, Docs have confirmed it is RA. No

> history in my family but possibly a shattered knee in Jan brought it

> about. I am still taking prednizone and am three weeks into

> Methodextrate. They say I may feel good as new in 6 to 8 weeks. Can

> anyone confirm this? So far I don't see much difference. My life

> has changed radically! However I am so very grateful that this

> treatment is available and will prevent me from becoming disabled.

> So far I have had no side effects from the Methodextrate and looking

> forward to weaning off the prednizone. Any encouragement or info you

> can offer would be very much apppreciated.

> Thanks!

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, ! I'm very sorry about your recent RA diagnosis.

I think trying meditation is an excellent idea. It doesn't cost a thing

and has no adverse effects that I can think of. Thanks for sharing your

experience with it. I'm glad it helps you.

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] New to RA

> Hi

>

> I am new to the group. I was just diagnosed with RA a couple of weeks

> ago. Fortunately,right now my case is not severe or in just the early

> stages and the rheumy I am seeing seems pretty good. I am taking

> Vioxx and Plaquenil. It is too early to know if the Plaquenil will do

> any good. I have been following e-mails from this group for a while

> now. It has been very helpful in understanding RA and the different

> types of meds available to fight it.

>

> Recently many of you have been writing about depression or anger.

> Those feelings seem pretty natural when facing a chronic disease like

> RA. I have had to totally redefine my self image, since I have always

> thought of myself as extremely healthy and active. Facing a lifetime

> of medications and sharply curtailing my activities are depressing

> prospects. One thing that has really helped me cope is meditation. It

> greatly reduces my stress and anxiety. It takes patience and practice

> to develop a technique and see results, but it is well worth the

> effort. I am not advocating meditation as a replacement for

> antidepressants, but it would be a good supplement for those who need

> medications.

>

> It is difficult at first to find the time to meditate. I started out

> by just sitting quietly for 10 minutes. After a week or two, I was

> able to expand that to 20 minutes. On days when I don't have to go to

> work, I now meditate for 30 minutes.

>

> As far as developing a technique, all you need is a relatively quiet

> place where you won't be interrupted. You don't have to sit on the

> floor in the lotus position. That is probably impossible for most

> people with RA. You can sit on a chair, stand or lie in bed. At first

> it is hard because your mind races and you think of a lot of

> different things. To control this, all you need to do is focus on

> your breathing. Thoughts still come and go, but you just acknowledge

> them and let them go. Sometimes I focus on different parts of my

> body, starting with the top of the head and moving to the bottom of

> the toes, imagining stress just melting away from each point. I

> also use visualization, thinking of myself in a beautiful place like

> a field of lupine on a ridge top.

>

> After meditating my anxiety is reduced and I feel relaxed and

> energized. It took some time and practice to realize this benefit,

> but it is worth the effort.

>

> Cndy - land

[Guest guest]

----- Original Message -----

From: remipain

> I do not have ANY joint swelling or redness. my

lab tests all came back negative; One rheumathologist told me that I " MIGHT "

have RA and wanted to place me on Enbrel; Another one said he

is not sure what I might have, it could be RA, but he did not want me

to be on enbrel because I do not have any joint swelling and no

evidence of synovitis. I'm not sure what to do ; but one thing for

sure: I'm real scared as to what is awaiting me.

Anyone who had experience with Enbrel?

I haven't taken it yet, but it's a pretty serious drug. I can see why one of

your docs would be unsure about using it since you have no joint swelling and

your lab tests are negative.

Nina

[Guest guest]

Hi there, and welcome to the list!

My pain began in my feet, and I had quite a journey before being diagnosed.

I'm wondering what other tests were done for you....?

Xrays did not show any evidence of damage in my feet. It wasn't until I had

an MRI that all the damage to my foot joints was discovered. I was then

started on methotexate. During the half year or so I took that drug, the pain

started in my knees, hands and wrists, and enbrel was added to the mix.

If I were you, I'd ask about other tests that will help determine the source

of the foot pain before starting the drugs. Do you have another doctor's

appt coming up?

Kirsten Kraushaar, MN

[Guest guest]

My test came back negative, as well. Except for the SED rate and

CRP. Those were both high. My doc still isn't sure if I have RA,

either, but he is trying the RA meds to see. I went on Enbrel last

September and it has been helpful. So he tends to think it IS RA

but just says I'm a big question mark!! It's worth a try. If it

doesn't work, stop taking it. I noticed a difference by the second

week. It didn't take it all away, but it sure made life a lot

easier to live!! I didn't get the joint swelling for over 2 years.

Now I do get it in my hands and my right ankle. It's difficult to

know what to do when things don't seem to be black and white. Those

gray areas are difficult to figure out.....Marina in Ohio

>

> i'm 31....... i've been having pain in both my feet for the past

one

> year.... It really started as nothing; very little pain in my feet

when

> I first get up and it used to last for a minute or so. Now, I get

real

> bad pain in the morning when I first put my feet on the floor out

of

> bed that gets a little better in 10 to 15 mins , but i keep having

pain

> on and off all day long.I do not have ANY joint swelling or

redness. my

> lab tests all came back negative; One rheumathologist told me that

> I " MIGHT " have RA and wanted to place me on Enbrel; Another one

said he

> is not sure what I might have, it could be RA, but he did not want

me

> to be on enbrel because I do not have any joint swelling and no

> evidence of synovitis. I'm not sure what to do ; but one thing for

> sure: I'm real scared as to what is awaiting me.

> Anyone who had experience with Enbrel?

> thanx a million.

[Guest guest]

Hi, I am Tracie. I was just curious if you were ever tested for

plantar fasciitis. I had that a few years back before my RA

diagnosis and Cortisone shots in my heel by a podiatrist really

worked. Your story sounds familiar in that everytime I got up in

the morning it would hurt like the dickens for about 10-15 minutes.

Then if I would sit periodically during the day and go to get up

same thing pain but not lasting as long. I compared it to stepping

on spikes; excruciating at first. Well, let me know if they ever

checked you out for that. I am just curious like I said, but you

can never have too much information right? Take care and good

luck. I am also looking at possibly trying Enbrel or Humira. Ughh.

Tracie in Maine.

--- In , " marina_troi " <marina_troi@y...>

wrote:

>

> My test came back negative, as well. Except for the SED rate and

> CRP. Those were both high. My doc still isn't sure if I have RA,

> either, but he is trying the RA meds to see. I went on Enbrel

last

> September and it has been helpful. So he tends to think it IS RA

> but just says I'm a big question mark!! It's worth a try. If it

> doesn't work, stop taking it. I noticed a difference by the

second

> week. It didn't take it all away, but it sure made life a lot

> easier to live!! I didn't get the joint swelling for over 2

years.

> Now I do get it in my hands and my right ankle. It's difficult to

> know what to do when things don't seem to be black and white.

Those

> gray areas are difficult to figure out.....Marina in Ohio

>

>

>

> --- In , " remipain " <remipain@y...>

wrote:

> >

> > i'm 31....... i've been having pain in both my feet for the past

> one

> > year.... It really started as nothing; very little pain in my

feet

> when

> > I first get up and it used to last for a minute or so. Now, I

get

> real

> > bad pain in the morning when I first put my feet on the floor

out

> of

> > bed that gets a little better in 10 to 15 mins , but i keep

having

> pain

> > on and off all day long.I do not have ANY joint swelling or

> redness. my

> > lab tests all came back negative; One rheumathologist told me

that

> > I " MIGHT " have RA and wanted to place me on Enbrel; Another one

> said he

> > is not sure what I might have, it could be RA, but he did not

want

> me

> > to be on enbrel because I do not have any joint swelling and no

> > evidence of synovitis. I'm not sure what to do ; but one thing

for

> > sure: I'm real scared as to what is awaiting me.

> > Anyone who had experience with Enbrel?

> > thanx a million.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/20/2005 8:23:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Remipain

writes:

New to RA

Hi ... I ma sorry you have that pain -- I have it too, but I have elevated

ESR, ANA and CRP, but negative RF. The feel are painful! I empathize!

Love and Prayers,

Beth

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

RA, or any other health challenge, is NOT a show-stopper!!!

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

[Guest guest]

Hey

I have lupus and sclerosis and I have been on methotrexate shots for two

years. I tolerate them perfectly. I know from friends that the pills are very

hard on the stomach. Try to ask for shots and you will feel the difference!!

And you said it yourself, you beat CANCER!!! So don't let this get to you!!

amira from Egypt

bluenightsleep <bluenightsleep@...> wrote:

Two years ago, I noticed two lumps on the back of my knees. Within a

week my feet, ankles, knees, wrist and hands were swollen and very

painfull. My primary care doctor acted like it was no big deal. I

couldn't think straight, couldn't stand the pain. The doc said take

advil. I was taking 20 advils a day with no relief. Finally saw a

rheumatologist who just looked at me and said you have RA. Put me on

Prednisone and took blood test. I have a negative RA test result but

a positive CCP test for moderate RA.

I have been on methotrexate it caused severe vomiting and diarrhea.

I would pass out. Then Arava caused severe head pain, I thought my

brain would explode. Then Imuran again severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Now the doc wants to put me on Enbrel. I am scared to death of the

side effects.

I'm on 10mg of prednisone for the swelling and percocet for the

sciatic pain going down my left leg and Ambien CR to help me sleep.

I was put on Amitriptyline 50mg because doc says I also have

fibromyalgia and depression. The Amitriptyline made my muscles jerk

and my restless legs go crazy, (Sleep lab diagnosed RLS six years

ago), I was walking around so groggy I couldn't think but I could not

fall asleep so I stopped taking it. I also have Hashimotos

underactive thyroid for which I take levoxyl.

I have no joint pain never have. All the pain is in my ligaments,

tendons, and muscles and nerves.

I have a doc with no bed side manner. I have no one to talk to. I'm

up all night. I feel very alone and frustrated. I had breast cancer

in 1999 and my right breast was removed it had traveled to the lymph

nodes and I had to have Chemo. I handled all that by myself and did

fine. Because the doctors knew what had to be done and did it.

This disease is frustrating. The docs don't seem to know what to do.

My biggest fear is that I have no idea of what to do. My life is

slipping by. I didn't fight and win over cancer to live like this.

I would like to hear from other people with multiple syptoms of

Rheumatoid disease so that I don't feel like I'm the only one.

[Guest guest]

Bluenight,

You are not alone as long as you stay here with us. You can vent and

complain to us and know that we will understand.

As far as Enbrel goes, I have been on it for over two years, and so far

it's been my magic med. I have very little pain, but I also have no

adverse side effects. Maybe Enbrel will the the one that works for you

with no side effects. You won't know until you try.

Good luck with it.

Sue

On Monday, June 26, 2006, at 06:01 AM, bluenightsleep wrote:

>

> I have been on methotrexate it caused severe vomiting and diarrhea.

> I would pass out. Then Arava caused severe head pain, I thought my

> brain would explode. Then Imuran again severe vomiting and diarrhea.

> Now the doc wants to put me on Enbrel. I am scared to death of the

> side effects.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

You are definitely not the only one. I have been having pain since I was 12.

I'm 27 now. It took me over ten years to get a doctor to listen to me and to

really realize that I am in pain.

Btw, I too, went through Chemo. I had AML and just recently had a bone marrow

transplant.

Yanosz

[ ] New to RA

Two years ago, I noticed two lumps on the back of my knees. Within a

week my feet, ankles, knees, wrist and hands were swollen and very

painfull. My primary care doctor acted like it was no big deal. I

couldn't think straight, couldn't stand the pain. The doc said take

advil. I was taking 20 advils a day with no relief. Finally saw a

rheumatologist who just looked at me and said you have RA. Put me on

Prednisone and took blood test. I have a negative RA test result but

a positive CCP test for moderate RA.

I have been on methotrexate it caused severe vomiting and diarrhea.

I would pass out. Then Arava caused severe head pain, I thought my

brain would explode. Then Imuran again severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Now the doc wants to put me on Enbrel. I am scared to death of the

side effects.

I'm on 10mg of prednisone for the swelling and percocet for the

sciatic pain going down my left leg and Ambien CR to help me sleep.

I was put on Amitriptyline 50mg because doc says I also have

fibromyalgia and depression. The Amitriptyline made my muscles jerk

and my restless legs go crazy, (Sleep lab diagnosed RLS six years

ago), I was walking around so groggy I couldn't think but I could not

fall asleep so I stopped taking it. I also have Hashimotos

underactive thyroid for which I take levoxyl.

I have no joint pain never have. All the pain is in my ligaments,

tendons, and muscles and nerves.

I have a doc with no bed side manner. I have no one to talk to. I'm

up all night. I feel very alone and frustrated. I had breast cancer

in 1999 and my right breast was removed it had traveled to the lymph

nodes and I had to have Chemo. I handled all that by myself and did

fine. Because the doctors knew what had to be done and did it.

This disease is frustrating. The docs don't seem to know what to do.

My biggest fear is that I have no idea of what to do. My life is

slipping by. I didn't fight and win over cancer to live like this.

I would like to hear from other people with multiple syptoms of

Rheumatoid disease so that I don't feel like I'm the only one.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tim,

Plaquenil is one of the first meds often tried on people with RA,

because it has fewer potential serious side effects than others. If

it works for you, that's great! I had unacceptable intestinal

problems with it, so was on it for too short a time to know whether it

would have done any good or not. I have a family friend, though, who

is on Plaquenil and nothing else for her RA, and it has kept her going

and in good shape for years.

>

> Im 32 years old. Recently diagnosed with ra. Im on plaquinel, does

> anyone have any experience with this medication? Thanks

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Thanks for responding. I've only been on it for about a month. So far it

doesn't seem to bother me. I have been trying different NSAIDS for a couple

years and nothing ever worked. Finally steroids made a big difference. The dr

said my case is mild, do you know if it will always be mild? Thanks and good

luck....

Tim

Randall <krandall@...> wrote:

Hi Tim,

Plaquenil is one of the first meds often tried on people with RA,

because it has fewer potential serious side effects than others. If

it works for you, that's great! I had unacceptable intestinal

problems with it, so was on it for too short a time to know whether it

would have done any good or not. I have a family friend, though, who

is on Plaquenil and nothing else for her RA, and it has kept her going

and in good shape for years.

>

> Im 32 years old. Recently diagnosed with ra. Im on plaquinel, does

> anyone have any experience with this medication? Thanks

>

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[Guest guest]

Hello, I am 40 years old and also recently diagnosed. I have been taking

Plaquinel now for almost 6 weeks. I haven't had any side effects, in fact I

don't think it's had any effect at all. I am still on 5mg of Prednisone,

supposed to wean off it, but have been waitng for the Plaquinel to start

working. I am going back to my GP next week, he has a letter from my specialist

so that I can start MTX if the Plaquenil didn't work. I was hoping not to have

to start anything else, because my Rheumy told me that Plaquinel was the least

toxic of all the RA drugs. Good luck, I hope it works for you.

Pennie

[ ] New to RA

Im 32 years old. Recently diagnosed with ra. Im on plaquinel, does

anyone have any experience with this medication? Thanks

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[Guest guest]

Hi Tim,

I don't know that anyone can predict the course of RA in any

individual. People's experiences seem to be all over the place.

Mine started so slowly that it took a while for me to realize there

was something going on other than typical middle-age aches and

pains. Then it built up rapidly to a crisis level over a period of

less than a month.

I'm sure mine wouldn't be considered mild... I've already got some

bone changes after less than a year, even with early, aggressive

treatment.

I sure hope yours stays mild!!!

> >

> > Im 32 years old. Recently diagnosed with ra. Im on plaquinel,

does

> > anyone have any experience with this medication? Thanks

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I can deal with the pain a hell of a lot easier than I can deal with this

crippling fatigue and weakness. It has caused me to be so depressed. I was

also having terrible nausea with the mtx pills so now am injecting myself once a

week...and still so nauseated. It makes the fatigue worse. I feel like giving

up! I can't take any of the newer r.a. meds because of a history of skin

cancer. Is anyone else out there having really BAD nausea with mtx?

[ ] Re: New to RA

Hi Tim,

I don't know that anyone can predict the course of RA in any

individual. People's experiences seem to be all over the place.

Mine started so slowly that it took a while for me to realize there

was something going on other than typical middle-age aches and

pains. Then it built up rapidly to a crisis level over a period of

less than a month.

I'm sure mine wouldn't be considered mild... I've already got some

bone changes after less than a year, even with early, aggressive

treatment.

I sure hope yours stays mild!!!

> >

> > Im 32 years old. Recently diagnosed with ra. Im on plaquinel,

does

> > anyone have any experience with this medication? Thanks

> >

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

What time of the day do you take the MTX? I tried taking it just before

I went to bed because I've found that I don't have much nausea with the

pain meds when I do that, and I figured it would reduce the nausea from

the MTX. It really helped. I just take it and then go to sleep. (I

sleep with the head of my bed raised about 6-inches, too, so that may

help somewhat, also. That's due to the hiatal hernia).

Take care,

Is anyone else out there having really BAD nausea with mtx?

[Guest guest]

I didn't have bad nausea with Mtx (though I have ceratinly heard

about other people who have) it just made me very sick, like I had

the flu. The good news was that at least for me, these symptoms

_have_ improved with time. I still get pretty tired for the first

day or so after I take my shot, but I try to rest up, and even if I

can't, I _can_ push myself through it. In the beginning, especially

with the pills, I was actually bedridden for 24 hours) I've heard

this from other people too, that the side effects seem to let up

with time.

> > Hi Tim,

> >

> > Plaquenil is one of the first meds often tried on people with

RA,

> > because it has fewer potential serious side effects than others.

> If

> > it works for you, that's great! I had unacceptable intestinal

> > problems with it, so was on it for too short a time to know

> whether it

> > would have done any good or not. I have a family friend, though,

> who

> > is on Plaquenil and nothing else for her RA, and it has kept her

> going

> > and in good shape for years.

> >

> >

> >

> > --- In @gro ups.com, " Tim " <imhogwild0304@ >

wrote:

> > >

> > > Im 32 years old. Recently diagnosed with ra. Im on plaquinel,

> does

> > > anyone have any experience with this medication? Thanks

> > >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Did the flu like symptoms happen after the first shot?

> > > >

> > > > Im 32 years old. Recently diagnosed with ra. Im on plaquinel,

> > does

> > > > anyone have any experience with this medication? Thanks

> > > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

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[Guest guest]

Hello MBL, Don't know if I can help or not, but if you are taking NSAIDS, they

could be irritating your stomach and can cause ulcers so you probably should

consult your health care provider.

I had to cut down on the amount of INSAIDS and then I also take DGL to help

protect my stomach lining. It seems to be working. Do a lot of googles on DGL.

Lee.

Re: [ ] Re: New to RA

I can deal with the pain a hell of a lot easier than I can deal with this

crippling fatigue and weakness. It has caused me to be so depressed. I was also

having terrible nausea with the mtx pills so now am injecting myself once a

week...and still so nauseated. It makes the fatigue worse. I feel like giving

up! I can't take any of the newer r.a. meds because of a history of skin cancer.

Is anyone else out there having really BAD nausea with mtx?

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