Question

October 27, 2008

You are more than welcome, . Hope you are feeling better about

things today...........Doreen

>

> Thanks Doreen

> That's what a I like about this group

> That everyone supports each other and

> Tries to help each other, when they are down

> I read " The Spoon Theory " it does put a lot into

> Prospective. Thanks

>

October 27, 2008

Cheryl,

I'd call and see if you could be seen earlier.

Not an MD

On Mon, Oct 27, 2008 at 3:19 PM, cheryl.dines <cheryl.dines@...> wrote:

> Thanks Doreen

>

> I will get the rheumy to have a look at it when I go and see him next

> (December). Is that soon enough or should I get there quicker? I am

> a bit unsure (as usual. lol). This morning I also experienced

> something unusual with this same finger. My hands were warm, but

> this finger was freezing cold. What could this be? I do hope it

> isn't going to drop off....hehehe

October 28, 2008

It wouldn't hurt to get your GP to look at it, or even a nurse. If you

do need to see your Rheumy about it they would be the ones who could

push you in earlier.

I hope it isn't going to drop either, lol.

Sharon

--- In , " cheryl.dines " <cheryl.dines@...>

wrote:

>

> Thanks Doreen

>

> I will get the rheumy to have a look at it when I go and see him next

> (December). Is that soon enough or should I get there quicker? I am

> a bit unsure (as usual. lol). This morning I also experienced

> something unusual with this same finger. My hands were warm, but

> this finger was freezing cold. What could this be? I do hope it

> isn't going to drop off....hehehe

>

December 18, 2008

Anyone;

I have an infection and have to take antibiotics. I know I am not

suppose to take my humira injection. Do I stop the sulfazaline and

plaqunil and/or lyrcia????

Clora

December 18, 2008

Hi Clora:

I know you have been sick for awhile, and I am glad you are on a RX to

help clear up your infection. Maybe you should call your Rheummy to see

what she wants you to do about your RA meds.

When I have been sick with URI's, and Bronchitis, I never stop my RA

meds. But that is me.

I hope your meds. will finally knock this infection out of your body, so

you can feel better soon, and enjoy your Christmas with your family.

As always, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take good care of

yourself, and remember I care about you.

God Bless you in all ways, and wishing you pain free days.

Extra hugs,

Barbara

>

> Anyone;

>

> I have an infection and have to take antibiotics. I know I am not

> suppose to take my humira injection. Do I stop the sulfazaline and

> plaqunil and/or lyrcia????

>

> Clora

>

December 18, 2008

Clora,

So sorry that you have an infection.

The safest thing to do is to call your rheumatologist and ask about

whether you should stop your DMARDs.

Not an MD

On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 6:12 AM, CLORA <clora4jesus@...> wrote:

> Anyone;

>

> I have an infection and have to take antibiotics. I know I am not

> suppose to take my humira injection. Do I stop the sulfazaline and

> plaqunil and/or lyrcia????

>

> Clora

December 18, 2008

Hi Clora,

I've currently got a throat infection, our rural nurse prescribed antibiotics

and I was able to

continue taking other meds as normal (sulfasalazine, prednisone, voltaren & vit

D).

Unfortunately it would seem my infection is viral as the antibiotics haven't

helped, so I'm

waiting to either get better or get worse at the moment. Had sore throat since

last Monday

& a fever since last wednesday & I'm getting really really tired now. Only 3

more days of

work then I can have a day off, work a 1/2 day & then 5 off. Yay!!!ZZZzzz...

Sharon of Oz

>

> Anyone;

>

> I have an infection and have to take antibiotics. I know I am not

> suppose to take my humira injection. Do I stop the sulfazaline and

> plaqunil and/or lyrcia????

>

> Clora

>

December 18, 2008

Hi Clora - I'm sorry to hear you have an infection, but glad you got

to the doctors to get it under control before it got worse. I'm not

sure about the SSZ, Plaquenil and Lyrica. Maybe you should call your

Rheumy to be sure. I'm surprised your PC didn't tell you - they should

be aware of all of those kinds of interactions. Maybe even your

pharmacist could tell you for sure. Best of luck........Doreen

>

> Anyone;

>

> I have an infection and have to take antibiotics. I know I am not

> suppose to take my humira injection. Do I stop the sulfazaline and

> plaqunil and/or lyrcia????

>

> Clora

>

December 18, 2008

My sinus infection and stomach virus are finally gone, thank goodness.

I hope that you and Clora get over your sicknesses soon. It's great to

feel better finally.

Sue

On Thursday, December 18, 2008, at 08:18 AM, bon_mac18 wrote:

>

> I've currently got a throat infection, our rural nurse prescribed

> antibiotics and I was able to

> continue taking other meds as normal (sulfasalazine, prednisone,

> voltaren & vit D).

>

> Unfortunately it would seem my infection is viral as the antibiotics

> haven't helped, so I'm

> waiting to either get better or get worse at the moment. Had sore

> throat since last Monday

> & a fever since last wednesday & I'm getting really really tired now.

> Only 3 more days of

> work then I can have a day off, work a 1/2 day & then 5 off.

> Yay!!!ZZZzzz...

December 18, 2008

Hi Sue:

Just read your post, and I am so glad you are finally feeling better.

Take care of yourself, and have a Merry Christmas.

Hugs,

Barbara

> >

> > I've currently got a throat infection, our rural nurse prescribed

> > antibiotics and I was able to

> > continue taking other meds as normal (sulfasalazine, prednisone,

> > voltaren & vit D).

> >

> > Unfortunately it would seem my infection is viral as the antibiotics

> > haven't helped, so I'm

> > waiting to either get better or get worse at the moment. Had sore

> > throat since last Monday

> > & a fever since last wednesday & I'm getting really really tired

now.

> > Only 3 more days of

> > work then I can have a day off, work a 1/2 day & then 5 off.

> > Yay!!!ZZZzzz...

>

December 18, 2008

Thanks, Barbara. Being sick has really put me behind on my Christmas. I

haven't wrapped any gifts at all, but I guess I've bought them all. I

hope you have a Merry Christmas, too, in spite of all that you're going

through.

Sue

On Thursday, December 18, 2008, at 03:58 PM, Barbara wrote:

>

> Hi Sue:

>

> Just read your post, and I am so glad you are finally feeling better.

>

> Take care of yourself, and have a Merry Christmas.

>

December 18, 2008

Hi Sue:

You have plenty of time to wrap your gifts. Just take it slow, and take

good care of yourself. Enjoy Christmas, and wishing you pain free

days.

God Bless you.

Hugs,

Barbara

> >

> > Hi Sue:

> >

> > Just read your post, and I am so glad you are finally feeling

better.

> >

> > Take care of yourself, and have a Merry Christmas.

> >

>

December 19, 2008

Barbara and group;

Thanks so much Barbara. I called my rheumy. She said I could take

my plaqunil, lyrcia and sulfazaline, but I had to skip a dose of my

humira injection. So I can take that in about 10 days.

You are always in my thoughts and prayers also. I pray for the group

every night. I love you all so much. Since I quit smoking I can

breathe a lot better. It was hard at first but I knew I had no

choice to quit so I am accepting it a lot better now.

big gentle hugs

Clora

**************************************************************

>

> Hi Clora:

>

> I know you have been sick for awhile, and I am glad you are on a RX

to

> help clear up your infection. Maybe you should call your Rheummy

to see

> what she wants you to do about your RA meds.

>

> When I have been sick with URI's, and Bronchitis, I never stop my RA

> meds. But that is me.

>

> I hope your meds. will finally knock this infection out of your

body, so

> you can feel better soon, and enjoy your Christmas with your family.

>

> As always, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please take good

care of

> yourself, and remember I care about you.

>

> God Bless you in all ways, and wishing you pain free days.

>

> Extra hugs,

>

> Barbara

>

> >

> > Anyone;

> >

> > I have an infection and have to take antibiotics. I know I am not

> > suppose to take my humira injection. Do I stop the sulfazaline and

> > plaqunil and/or lyrcia????

> >

> > Clora

> >

>

December 19, 2008

and group;

Thanks so much . I called my rheumy. She said I can take my

plaganil, sulfazaline and my Lyrcia but I had to skip a dose of my

humira injection. I can take the injection in 10 more days.

I feel a lot better but still a little weak. God bless and take

care.

gentle hugs

Clora

*****************************************************************

> Clora,

>

> So sorry that you have an infection.

>

> The safest thing to do is to call your rheumatologist and ask about

> whether you should stop your DMARDs.

>

> Not an MD

>

December 19, 2008

Sharon of oz and group;

Thanks so much. I am so sorry you have a throat infection. It seems

like a lot of us are being sick. I am on antibiotics now. I can

take everything but I have to skip a dose of my humira injection. I

hope you feel better real soon.

gentle hugs

Clora

************************************************************

> Hi Clora,

> I've currently got a throat infection, our rural nurse prescribed

antibiotics and I was able to

> continue taking other meds as normal (sulfasalazine, prednisone,

voltaren & vit D).

>

> Unfortunately it would seem my infection is viral as the

antibiotics haven't helped, so I'm

> waiting to either get better or get worse at the moment. Had sore

throat since last Monday

> & a fever since last wednesday & I'm getting really really tired

now. Only 3 more days of

> work then I can have a day off, work a 1/2 day & then 5 off. Yay!!!

ZZZzzz...

>

> Sharon of Oz

>

> >

> > Anyone;

> >

> > I have an infection and have to take antibiotics. I know I am

not

> > suppose to take my humira injection. Do I stop the sulfazaline

and

> > plaqunil and/or lyrcia????

> >

> > Clora

> >

>

December 19, 2008

Hi Clora:

I am glad you are feeling better each day. It is also wonderful that

you aren't smoking, and I am sure your lungs are very happy.

I also know when the 10 days are up, and you take your Humira, that you

will feel so much better.

Please take good care of yourself, and wishing you and your family a

very Merry Christmas. You are always in my prayers.

God Bless you Clora.

Hugs,

Barbara

> > >

> > > Anyone;

> > >

> > > I have an infection and have to take antibiotics. I know I am not

> > > suppose to take my humira injection. Do I stop the sulfazaline and

> > > plaqunil and/or lyrcia????

> > >

> > > Clora

> > >

> >

>

December 20, 2008

Clora,

My Rhu told me the only time I needed to hold the Humera was if the

infection was a respiratory one. I would call yours to be sure though.

Heidibug

On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 7:12 AM, CLORA <clora4jesus@...> wrote:

> Anyone;

>

> I have an infection and have to take antibiotics. I know I am not

> suppose to take my humira injection. Do I stop the sulfazaline and

> plaqunil and/or lyrcia????

>

> Clora

>

December 20, 2008

Heidibug and group;

Yes, I called my rheumy. I believe thats what I had a respitory

infection. I had them before I know how they feel. My rheumy said to

skip one dose and start the next one. She said I can take my

sulfazaline and my plaqunil. I do appreciate you sending me a post

on it. I didnt know we could just quit for an respitory infecthin,

interesting.

gentle hugs

Clora

******************************************************

> Clora,

> My Rhu told me the only time I needed to hold the Humera was if the

> infection was a respiratory one. I would call yours to be sure

though.

> Heidibug

>

December 21, 2008

Hi Clora

The only reason I knew was I had pneumonia last year and thats what the Rhu

had me do.I hope you get to feeling better soon

Heidibug

On Sat, Dec 20, 2008 at 8:47 PM, CLORA <clora4jesus@...> wrote:

> Heidibug and group;

>

> Yes, I called my rheumy. I believe thats what I had a respitory

> infection. I had them before I know how they feel. My rheumy said to

> skip one dose and start the next one. She said I can take my

> sulfazaline and my plaqunil. I do appreciate you sending me a post

> on it. I didnt know we could just quit for an respitory infecthin,

> interesting.

>

> gentle hugs

> Clora

>

> ******************************************************

>

> > Clora,

> > My Rhu told me the only time I needed to hold the Humera was if the

> > infection was a respiratory one. I would call yours to be sure

> though.

> > Heidibug

> >

>

January 1, 2009

I have heard of accupressure where they press on your sore points and it is

supposed to help.

January 1, 2009

Thanks but just not the same

Cooky

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of njteabag@...

Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 6:21 PM

rheumatic

Subject: Re: rheumatic question

I have heard of accupressure where they press on your sore points and it is

supposed to help.

January 1, 2009

Hi Cooky, Wow! You made me hungry. I miss my New York apt. I lived two

blocks from a polish neighborhood and haven't had a decent perogie in months. I

wish you lived near me. I would love to learn how to make them fresh. That and

everything else you mentioned! Yum! For those who are avoiding white flour, is

there a substitute gluten free flour? Take care & Happy New Year. Now for the

serious question. You say your joints hurt. With me it is not the joints that

hurt, but the entire muscle. The term, pain in the ass took on new meaning for

me. I hurt in the long leg muscles, the glutes, arms and neck. All the joints

are doing fine. Blood tests show that I have inflammation. Am on MP, so I take

Minocin 100mg every other day, and Zith every 10th day. In Jan or Feb, I will

start back on the oral clindamycin, thereby including all 3 antibiotics Are the

muscle aches considered a herx? They don't wax and wane. I am

always sore. I have Scleroderma. Dolores & Mike

From: Cooky Stonkey <cookee1@...>

Subject: rheumatic question

" rheumatic " <rheumatic >

Date: Thursday, January 1, 2009, 4:08 PM

Happy 2009 to all of you wonderful people.

This may sound silly because why would someone push on their joints on

purpose! I have been on AP for 11 years (Minocin and Clindy IV's). I

consider myself in remission and have been for a while. I have few flares

and they don't last but 2 days or so when they do occur. BUT if I press on

my knuckles or other joints they are very sore but the soreness goes away

when I stop pressing. I'm not talking about pressing hard but like when you

wring your hands or cup your elbow. Question is.does anyone else have

this????? It seems it is only the joints that were inflamed and painful when

I had the disease.

I must say I am in quite a bit of discomfort right now. I was to have help

from a cousin at Christmas and she did not show up till all the cooking was

done! So I did a lot of dough rolling for Polish perogies and grating

potatoes for dumplings for polish hulushki. I made nut rolls and made 6

batches of pitzels. I also put on all the lights on the tree and carried

stuff too heavy for me. I'm not sure if I should increase my Minocin (I

still take 100mgms M and F). Pain meds do not help. Even anti inflams do not

help. I may just have to wait this out. For all of you debating on starting

Minocin..yes you too can do all this after you are on AP!! NO it did not

take 11 years to do this.

Enough of my whining (grin). Thanks for listening.

cooky

January 1, 2009

Hi Cooky,

If I eat potatoes (even a small amount) my joints kill me. I see you've

been grating potatoes and wonder if that might be the cause of some of your

pain? Just a thought. El

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Of Cooky Stonkey

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