Guest guest Posted August 8, 2002 Report Share Posted August 8, 2002 Hello Araminta and welcome ...I am sure you will get alot of input on MTX from this group as quite a few are on it...I started taking it about 2 months ago and I am still waiting for results...I did have a problem with running to the bathroom at first but that is about it... : Welcome and I think you will find this is a great group and the moderators are always great at finding informative answers to most questions.....has anyone suggested Blue Stuff...my friend had fibro and she swears by it....you can find it on the net although it is expensive Kapzu: Welcome and I think Al gave a great answer from a mans perspective...I will say it is not uncommon for anyone with autoimmune diseases to go through denial some take longer than others....I am sorry it is so tough on you....but until he decides to take the steps to deal with some of it ...your road will probably be rough....I know my spouse had a hard time when I was first diagnosed but I couldnt see his pain I was centered on mine for awhile..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 I have been on MTX for about a year and have found it has made a big diff for me...along with the combo of other meds, my flares are less frequent and shorter in duration...doc has started discussing rem and we will make some decision in Oct...but the mtx has certainly made a diff for me. I've tried the blue stuff too...I think it gives some relief...I don't use it often because of the cost...but some of the nights I can't seem to get to sleep it seems to help...welcome to the new folks..marge [ ] RE: Welcome newbies > Hello Araminta and welcome ...I am sure you will get alot of input on > MTX from this group as quite a few are on it...I started taking it > about 2 months ago and I am still waiting for results...I did have a > problem with running to the bathroom at first but that is about it... > > : Welcome and I think you will find this is a great group and > the moderators are always great at finding informative answers to most > questions.....has anyone suggested Blue Stuff...my friend had fibro > and she swears by it....you can find it on the net although it is > expensive > > Kapzu: Welcome and I think Al gave a great answer from a mans > perspective...I will say it is not uncommon for anyone with autoimmune > diseases to go through denial some take longer than others....I am > sorry it is so tough on you....but until he decides to take the steps > to deal with some of it ...your road will probably be rough....I know > my spouse had a hard time when I was first diagnosed but I couldnt see > his pain I was centered on mine for awhile..... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 Araminta, running to the bathroom because of bowel problems...I have lost weight but I cant say it is because of the MTX....as of yet I really havent noticed anything else , except I have more energy for about 4 days after taking my dose which I take on Sunday, but by Thursday I am in slow motion again...Kathi in OK --- Araminta Ditch <binky@...> wrote: > Hello iamladybird, > > > Hello Araminta and welcome ...I am sure you will > get alot of input on > > MTX from this group as quite a few are on it...I > started taking it > > about 2 months ago and I am still waiting for > results...I did have a > > problem with running to the bathroom at first but > that is about it... > > When you say that you were " running to the > bathroom " , do you mean that you > had bowel problems, or bladder problems, or both?? > > Did you experience any weight gain?? Any other side > effects that I should > know about?? > > Araminta > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2002 Report Share Posted August 9, 2002 Welcome Araminta...the only side effect I had to Meth was when I took it in pill form, I spent most of my time with an upset stomach and vomiting...lost about 35 lbs....bt the hard way! I changed to injections and my stomach is fine....watch being out in hot sun too much...the improvement made it all worthwhile...shorter flares and much more mobility. after a year...I'm finding my feet swelling frequently..and stiffness...but the pain is definately much better...glad you are here...when did you startthe mtx...marge [ ] Welcome newbies > Hello iamladybird, > > > Hello Araminta and welcome ...I am sure you will get alot of input on > > MTX from this group as quite a few are on it...I started taking it > > about 2 months ago and I am still waiting for results...I did have a > > problem with running to the bathroom at first but that is about it... > > When you say that you were " running to the bathroom " , do you mean that you > had bowel problems, or bladder problems, or both?? > > Did you experience any weight gain?? Any other side effects that I should > know about?? > > Araminta > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 Welcome newbies!!! Sorry you have to join this list but glad that it is here for you. I am 31, living in Braintree, MA with my son and husband. I was dx in Oct of 05. :} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Hi Vicki, It does help so much to have support from someone, who DOES know how you feel. So, your never alone here. At your lowest moment, someone here, can get you back where you need to be. With chronic illness, there is always pain, but some are worse then others. Just take one day at a time, and the days you can get around a little better, take advantage of it. I have a cane, and its helpful at times. I do have some trouble with it, because I have bad wrists. Using my wrist bands help quite a bit. I am on Medicare, and they do pay for all that stuff, so I've heard. The cane I bought was real cheap, so I didn't mess with it. I have been thinking about getting some crutches or boot, with my heel spur. I'm walking on the front of my foot, and now I'm making that part painful. I already have SO much pain in my feet anyway from the RA. I was already to talk to the foot doc about what I might use. I'm on a freecycle group, and guess what, I got a boot!! If some don't know what freecyle is, I'll explain. Its a group, and there is one usually in every town. People give stuff away they don't want, and you can do the same thing. You can also post for something, and usually you will get it. So, its helping the environment, but also everyone. Its all free! You can go on www.freecycle.org <http://www.freecycle.org> or you can go to group, and type in your town, st. Its really fun, and if your looking for something rare, you can ask for it, and you just might get it. Sorry about getting off the topic, but wanted to share. I'm so happy to get that boot, I heard its kind of expensive. I'm usually here somewhere, if you need someone to talk to. I am so glad your here, we can all help each other, Tawny > > Thank you for the welcome Tawny. It is comforting to know we are not alone. With all of the meds I currently take I just wonder if there is anything else I can do to get through the rougher times. Today was more of limbo land day. Painful, but I was able to get some things done as well. Whereas yesterday was a day I didn't even bother to get out of bed. The pain and over all sick feeling was not tolerable. > > Someone mentioned buying a cane. I am not sure if the members here realize it but if you get a prescription written out by your doctor your insurance will re-imburse you. I have gotten ankle braces, knee braces a walker and a cane that way.Just a bit of info that may help some of you. > > I look forward to hearing from each of you, on both the bad days and the good. > > Vicki > Iowa > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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