Guest guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 OK, I have a weird question... being new to this and all, can someone tell me the difference between RA pain and a " flare up? " I've read different messages saying that the pain is back and that the person was worried about a flare up. I have been on Methotrexate for about a month now and also on NSAIDS and prednisone until we know that the Mx is working. I'll be OK, with only minimal stiffness, and then I'll wake up and hardly be able to walk, the pain in my feet is so bad. That will last anywhere from a day to three days. Is that a " flare up? " or just normal RA pain. Does this continue regardless of whether a drug is " working? " Here is another question... I badly need advice. I know that I'm months away from knowing which drug combination works for me, but I will need to decide within the next couple of months about going to nursing school. I know that a couple of you are retired nurses out there and I need advice! I don't want to be a defeatist but I do want to be a realist... Is nursing school and the career going to be doable for me?? I know that everyone is different in their response to drugs and have different pain levels but I don't want to go into this with blinders on... Help!! Thank you so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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