Guest guest Posted January 27, 2004 Report Share Posted January 27, 2004 I was diagnosed in 99 and put in a a wheel chair for a year and a half. They suspect that I had it since I was a kid. They put me on Arava in 99 along with a steady dose of Prednisone. My hair all fell out from the Arava, and didn't see any improvement from it either. I was then put on Methotrexate orally. What a nightmare that was vomitting for 5 days a week then I had one day before it was time for the next dose. Then they put me on the injections. Thank you God finally some relief. not alot but at least some. I was wondering if anybody else has suffered from night sweats or hot & cold flashes? My Rhuematologist told me those are some other symptoms of the disease. I am only 26 so I know it's not menopause. I am currently taking Remicade 400 mg every 5 weeks Methotrexate .04 ml twice a week. 20 mg of Prednisone daily. Methadone 10 mg for the excruciating pain and Vicodin 7.5 for the breakthrough pain. I don't like taking narcotics but the nsaids are a nightmare on my stomach. My doctor's say that Methadone is a very good choice for pain control. It is very long acting and works very well. Even though I don't like to take them my fiance' makes me anyways, otherwise it's a trip to the ER. NOT FUN!!!! Does anybody else have the excruciating burning pain in their hips? Can anybody give me any suggestions on the chills and hot flashes? I would like to talk with some people who are going through the same symptoms I am. It's just nice to know you're not the only one. I would love to hear from anyone with RA. Thank You Jen my email is smokerscat94@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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