Guest guest Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 Hi, welcome to the group. I am sorry to hear about your pain and suffering. I hope this group can lift your spirits. I am 40 years old, live in Oklahoma, and diagnosed with RA last year, among other medical problems. I have lived with it a long time, just had doctors that were,(what can I say),QUACKS! So your doctor has not actually diagnosed you with it yet? Has he ran any blood tests, or x-rays? What type of steroid were you on? The chodoitin and glucosamine are herbal. The naproxen is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, (NSAID). I have been on a lot of different meds, but haven't really found any that worked. I am on Prednisone right now, 5mg one a day. I am soon to start Humira, which is an injection every two weeks. I also take Darvocet for pain, and Prozac for my depression. I would be careful on some of the medication, check it out first. I am not to familar with herbal medicine. I watch my diet some, I eat a lot of veggies, fruits, and avoid caffeine if possible. With taking prednisone I worry about weight gain. I hope this helps a little, just know I am here for you if I can be of help, let me know. Tawny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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