Carol in FL

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I am so sorry to read that you've been in so much distress lately,

Carol. I know it must be very disappointing to have such a big setback.

Please call your physician first thing tomorrow and tell all. The staff

seemed very kind last time. Just explain that you've had a terribly

rough week, you're experiencing a lot of pain, you're feeling very

discouraged about it, and want to know what can be done. Don't suffer in

silence. Your doctor is there (or should be) to make sure you are as

comfortable as possible. I wouldn't put up with the headaches either.

You asked earlier about shoulder pain. Though both of mine bother me at

times, I've always had more trouble with my right shoulder. I've always

assumed it's because I'm right-handed and my right side is used more. I

think that even though you may have both shoulders affected by your

disease, one may feel worse than the other for various reasons.

I wanted to also ask you if you are on folic acid along with your

methotrexate (MTX). Many rheumatologists recommend taking folic acid

with MTX to lessen or eliminate MTX side-effects such as nausea. You

shouldn't take it without discussing it with your physician, but it may

help.

RE: Carol in FL.. Re: [ ] New Month/Week 1 Check-In

April 6

> Rainy, I'm so sorry you had to go through that. And you always have

such a

> wonderful, inspiring attitude. My pain isn't quite that bad, I just

can't

> get the pain to subside enough to get comfortable at all. The pain is

deep

> in the joints.like a burning toothache pain. I've only been

diagnosed for

> a couple of months, and I was doing so well last month. It is so

scary to

> be in this much pain. And the depression after going through this

since

> Monday is getting to be pretty bad (the prednisone isn't helping much,

> either). I told my husband that I was sorry he must endure this with

me,

> and he was so sweet. He said that he cares about me, and knows how

hard it

> is for me right now, and wishes he could make it better. That meant

so much

> to me. I guess one of the bright spots in this situation is knowing

how

> much we are loved.

>

> Thanks for the support!

> Carol in FL