Guest guest Posted May 24, 2003 Report Share Posted May 24, 2003 Hello all I am new to this site and would like to tell you a little about myself I was diagnosed with RA approx. 3 yrs. ago although I think I have had it for much longer, my RA not only affects my joints I think it also affects my lungs (breathing) I have had asthma for about 13 yrs. and I am just starting to figure that it really may not be asthma but the RA that triggers my breathing problems. I am taking 25 mg. MTX and anywhere from 5 mg. - 30 mg. pred. (depending on how my breathing is) I have been trying very hard to get off the prednisone (I have been on it for about 10 yrs., at various mg. throughout the yrs.). I have gained alot of weight (partly from quitting smoking, partly from the meds.) and its very hard to lose the weight because I just can't get into a exercise routine because of the RA and breathing. HELP anyone having similar problems and can you give me any suggestions on what to do. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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