Happy 2008 (I have 'stuff', can you help?)

[Guest guest]

Hello all.

My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston. I have not

been active in the group for some time due to poor health.

I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled with Kineret

which has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for several years. Both eyes are

now clear.

I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that

fabulous MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9 mths ago. Has anyone

else been dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What resolution did you and your doc come

up with?

Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to be grossly

enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, No Cancer!. Has anyone had

enlargement with their spleen because of SD? Are you taking something or changed

to a new medication that has reduced the swelling?

And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for blood

transfusions and iron transfusions. The time period between the transfusions is

getting shorter and shorter. I have 5 fibroid tumors which seems to assist in

the anemia, along with SD. My Rheumy and OBGYN are suggesting a hysterectomy. I

haven't spoke with my Hematologist about this. I wanted to get y'all's thoughts.

I'm so afraid of early menopause and more weight gain after the surgery.

Thank you so much for any thoughts or input.

I'm so sorry to have read about Dan.

in Houston

DX since SD 10/98

SD

Anemia

Uveitis

Migraines

Barrett's esophagus

Reflux

Stenosis

Fibromyalgia

Depression

Fibroid tumors

Hepatitis A

Splenalomgy

[Guest guest]

dear friend!!!!

Oh how I think of and miss you. I'm sorry you have been gone due to illness.

I did have the enlarged spleen when first diagnosed but I guess it went down on

it's own because I don't know of any particular treatment they did for it. I

also had the severe anemia into the first few years and had the transfusions as

well but other than additional iron with the extra vitamin? can't remember

which one and the transfusions in the couple of hospital stays, I guess that

cleared up as well.

I had to have an ovary removed first and then a total hystarectomy in 95 quite a

few years later so don't believe that was Still's related at all. It did help

me feel so much better though and I haven't regretted it a day since. My

opinion for myself only. I had so many symptoms for years before it was really

a blessig for me.

Anyway, I would love to welcome you home and say I hope you check in now and

again or at least email me. I have missed you and has very fond memories

of our Vegas medication hunt and coming up money, lol. Many smiles.

----- Original Message -----

From: in Houston

My name is

I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that

fabulous MTX Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to

be grossly enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, Has anyone had

enlargement with their spleen because of SD?

And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for blood

transfusions and iron transfusions. I have 5 fibroid tumors which seems to

assist in the anemia, along with SD. I wanted to get y'all's thoughts.

in Houston

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am on methotrexate also...have been for awhile..a few months only....is that

another thing I have to look out for  hepatitis A???

Diane42

Hello all.

My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston. I have not

been active in the group for some time due to poor health.

I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled with Kineret

which has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for several years. Both eyes are

now clear.

I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that

fabulous MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9 mths ago. Has anyone

else been dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What resolution did you and your doc come

up with?

Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to be grossly

enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, No Cancer!. Has anyone had

enlargement with their spleen because of SD? Are you taking something or changed

to a new medication that has reduced the swelling?

And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for blood

transfusions and iron transfusions. The time period between the transfusions is

getting shorter and shorter. I have 5 fibroid tumors which seems to assist in

the anemia, along with SD. My Rheumy and OBGYN are suggesting a hysterectomy. I

haven't spoke with my Hematologist about this. I wanted to get y'all's thoughts.

I'm so afraid of early menopause and more weight gain after the surgery.

Thank you so much for any thoughts or input.

I'm so sorry to have read about Dan.

in Houston

DX since SD 10/98

SD

Anemia

Uveitis

Migraines

Barrett's esophagus

Reflux

Stenosis

Fibromyalgia

Depression

Fibroid tumors

Hepatitis A

Splenalomgy

[Guest guest]

Hey ! Long time no talk! ;-) I hope you are doing okay other

than all these wacky problems.

I can't really offer much on what you asked. I believe Nissa, or

someone up in Seattle, has spleen issues, you might want to search the

message archives.

houston

[Guest guest]

Hi Diane.

Because MTX is so toxic, they recommend getting blood work every month to keep

an eye on the liver. I was on it for about 9 years. Just remember to always get

your blood checked and ask your doc about Folic Acid. That helps with the side

effects of MTX.

Good luck and feel good!

in Spring

tototoo42@... wrote:

Hi ,

I am on methotrexate also...have been for awhile..a few months only....is that

another thing I have to look out for hepatitis A???

Diane42

Hello all.

My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston. I have not been

active in the group for some time due to poor health.

I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled with Kineret which

has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for several years. Both eyes are now

clear.

I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that fabulous

MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9 mths ago. Has anyone else been

dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What resolution did you and your doc come up with?

Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to be grossly

enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, No Cancer!. Has anyone had

enlargement with their spleen because of SD? Are you taking something or changed

to a new medication that has reduced the swelling?

And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for blood

transfusions and iron transfusions. The time period between the transfusions is

getting shorter and shorter. I have 5 fibroid tumors which seems to assist in

the anemia, along with SD. My Rheumy and OBGYN are suggesting a hysterectomy. I

haven't spoke with my Hematologist about this. I wanted to get y'all's thoughts.

I'm so afraid of early menopause and more weight gain after the surgery.

Thank you so much for any thoughts or input.

I'm so sorry to have read about Dan.

in Houston

DX since SD 10/98

SD

Anemia

Uveitis

Migraines

Barrett's esophagus

Reflux

Stenosis

Fibromyalgia

Depression

Fibroid tumors

Hepatitis A

Splenalomgy

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

    I get the blood work but it has been about  2.5  months in between

tests.

I am on lipitor and it seems you are 'supposed' to get your blood tested for

that but 

the HMO Dr.s that I have to go to says once a year is fine...and then I

 have to remind them!  I take 1mg. of Folic Acid every day.  and I take 2

vitamin D's + Calcium...plus alot of other pills...lol  I call Sundays  ''17

Sunday''

because that is how many pills I take that day...(high blood

pressure...cholesterol..ahhh

it is great growing old).  Since I take 15mg. of metho.. a week, do you think

it is that toxic?

Diane42

Hi Diane.

Because MTX is so toxic, they recommend getting blood work every month to keep

an eye on the liver. I was on it for about 9 years. Just remember to always get

your blood checked and ask your doc about Folic Acid. That helps with the side

effects of MTX.

Good luck and feel good!

in Spring

tototoo42@... wrote:

Hi ,

I am on methotrexate also...have been for awhile..a few months only....is that

another thing I have to look out for hepatitis A???

Diane42

Hello all.

My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston. I have not been

active in the group for some time due to poor health.

I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled with Kineret which

has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for several years. Both eyes are now

clear.

I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that fabulous

MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9 mths ago. Has anyone else been

dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What resolution did you and your doc come up with?

Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to be grossly

enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, No Cancer!. Has anyone had

enlargement with their spleen because of SD? Are you taking something or changed

to a new medication that has reduced the swelling?

And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for blood

transfusions and iron transfusions. The time period between the transfusions is

getting shorter and shorter. I have 5 fibroid tumors which seems to assist in

the anemia, along with SD. My Rheumy and OBGYN are suggesting a hysterectomy. I

haven't spoke with my Hematologist about this. I wanted to get y'all's thoughts.

I'm so afraid of early menopause and more weight gain after the surgery.

Thank you so much for any thoughts or input.

I'm so sorry to have read about Dan.

in Houston

DX since SD 10/98

SD

Anemia

Uveitis

Migraines

Barrett's esophagus

Reflux

Stenosis

Fibromyalgia

Depression

Fibroid tumors

Hepatitis A

Splenalomgy

[Guest guest]

Hi Diane

Something I learned about calcium pills is that your body cannot absorb more

than 600mg at a given time. I was taking 1000mg, two pills, in the morning. I

developed Osteoporosis because of this. Be sure to take one calcium in the am

and one in the pm.

15mg of MTX is what I was on. I took it in pill form until it would make me

sick. I then took it in shots and it was so much easier on my tummy. But still

hard on the liver.

I hope you have a great weekend.

Feel good!

in Spring

tototoo42@... wrote:

Hi ,

I get the blood work but it has been about 2.5 months in between tests.

I am on lipitor and it seems you are 'supposed' to get your blood tested for

that but

the HMO Dr.s that I have to go to says once a year is fine...and then I

have to remind them! I take 1mg. of Folic Acid every day. and I take 2

vitamin D's + Calcium...plus alot of other pills...lol I call Sundays ''17

Sunday''

because that is how many pills I take that day...(high blood

pressure...cholesterol..ahhh

it is great growing old). Since I take 15mg. of metho.. a week, do you think it

is that toxic?

Diane42

Hi Diane.

Because MTX is so toxic, they recommend getting blood work every month to keep

an eye on the liver. I was on it for about 9 years. Just remember to always get

your blood checked and ask your doc about Folic Acid. That helps with the side

effects of MTX.

Good luck and feel good!

in Spring

tototoo42@... wrote:

Hi ,

I am on methotrexate also...have been for awhile..a few months only....is that

another thing I have to look out for hepatitis A???

Diane42

Hello all.

My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston. I have not been

active in the group for some time due to poor health.

I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled with Kineret which

has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for several years. Both eyes are now

clear.

I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that fabulous

MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9 mths ago. Has anyone else been

dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What resolution did you and your doc come up with?

Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to be grossly

enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, No Cancer!. Has anyone had

enlargement with their spleen because of SD? Are you taking something or changed

to a new medication that has reduced the swelling?

And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for blood

transfusions and iron transfusions. The time period between the transfusions is

getting shorter and shorter. I have 5 fibroid tumors which seems to assist in

the anemia, along with SD. My Rheumy and OBGYN are suggesting a hysterectomy. I

haven't spoke with my Hematologist about this. I wanted to get y'all's thoughts.

I'm so afraid of early menopause and more weight gain after the surgery.

Thank you so much for any thoughts or input.

I'm so sorry to have read about Dan.

in Houston

DX since SD 10/98

SD

Anemia

Uveitis

Migraines

Barrett's esophagus

Reflux

Stenosis

Fibromyalgia

Depression

Fibroid tumors

Hepatitis A

Splenalomgy

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

   My Dr. recommended two tablets 600mg each (total of 1200 mg. of calcium )

for me a day

and600iu of vitamin D.   I found these vitamins at Jewel (local grocery store

here) that have no presevative..lactose free no gluten and no artificial

flavor...sooooooo  maybe that will help. I take them every day...usually

The Metho makes me nauseas for 2-3 days now   and my hair is thinning out but

 oh well..I have not had a bad flare up ...knock on wood...since OCT./NOV.  

so we shall see...

I go back to the Dr. Feb 6th and told work I wont come back till I feel

100%....too much stress in a trauma one hospital midnight shift!!

You have a nice weekend

How far away are you from Forney Texas?   I have a brother and his family who

live there...

Diane..42

Re: Happy 2008 (I have 'stuff', can you help?)

Hi Diane

Something I learned about calcium pills is that your body cannot absorb more

than 600mg at a given time. I was taking 1000mg, two pills, in the morning. I

developed Osteoporosis because of this. Be sure to take one calcium in the am

and one in the pm.

15mg of MTX is what I was on. I took it in pill form until it would make me

sick. I then took it in shots and it was so much easier on my tummy. But still

hard on the liver.

I hope you have a great weekend.

Feel good!

in Spring

tototoo42@... wrote:

Hi ,

I get the blood work but it has been about 2.5 months in between tests.

I am on lipitor and it seems you are 'supposed' to get your blood tested for

that but

the HMO Dr.s that I have to go to says once a year is fine...and then I

have to remind them! I take 1mg. of Folic Acid every day. and I take 2

vitamin D's + Calcium...plus alot of other pills...lol I call Sundays ''17

Sunday''

because that is how many pills I take that day...(high blood

pressure...cholesterol..ahhh

it is great growing old). Since I take 15mg. of metho.. a week, do you think it

is that toxic?

Diane42

Hi Diane.

Because MTX is so toxic, they recommend getting blood work every month to keep

an eye on the liver. I was on it for about 9 years. Just remember to always get

your blood checked and ask your doc about Folic Acid. That helps with the side

effects of MTX.

Good luck and feel good!

in Spring

tototoo42@... wrote:

Hi ,

I am on methotrexate also...have been for awhile..a few months only....is that

another thing I have to look out for hepatitis A???

Diane42

Hello all.

My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston. I have not been

active in the group for some time due to poor health.

I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled with Kineret which

has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for several years. Both eyes are now

clear.

I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that fabulous

MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9 mths ago. Has anyone else been

dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What resolution did you and your doc come up with?

Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to be grossly

enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, No Cancer!. Has anyone had

enlargement with their spleen because of SD? Are you taking something or changed

to a new medication that has reduced the swelling?

And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for blood

transfusions and iron transfusions. The time period between the transfusions is

getting shorter and shorter. I have 5 fibroid tumors which seems to assist in

the anemia, along with SD. My Rheumy and OBGYN are suggesting a hysterectomy. I

haven't spoke with my Hematologist about this. I wanted to get y'all's thoughts.

I'm so afraid of early menopause and more weight gain after the surgery.

Thank you so much for any thoughts or input.

I'm so sorry to have read about Dan.

in Houston

DX since SD 10/98

SD

Anemia

Uveitis

Migraines

Barrett's esophagus

Reflux

Stenosis

Fibromyalgia

Depression

Fibroid tumors

Hepatitis A

Splenalomgy

[Guest guest]

17???? that's all????? I have you smoked!!!! I'm over 20 between morning &

evening doses, and that doesn't inclue anything for pain!!!! I only take

them as needed.

Kirk

>

>

> Hi ,

>

> I get the blood work but it has been about 2.5 months in between

> tests.

>

> I am on lipitor and it seems you are 'supposed' to get your blood tested

> for that but

>

> the HMO Dr.s that I have to go to says once a year is fine...and then I

>

> have to remind them! I take 1mg. of Folic Acid every day. and I take 2

>

> vitamin D's + Calcium...plus alot of other pills...lol I call Sundays

> ''17 Sunday''

>

> because that is how many pills I take that day...(high blood

> pressure...cholesterol..ahhh

>

> it is great growing old). Since I take 15mg. of metho.. a week, do you

> think it is that toxic?

>

> Diane42

>

> Hi Diane.

>

> Because MTX is so toxic, they recommend getting blood work every month to

> keep an eye on the liver. I was on it for about 9 years. Just remember to

> always get your blood checked and ask your doc about Folic Acid. That helps

> with the side effects of MTX.

>

> Good luck and feel good!

>

> in Spring

>

> tototoo42@... <tototoo42%40aol.com> wrote:

>

> Hi ,

>

> I am on methotrexate also...have been for awhile..a few months only....is

> that another thing I have to look out for hepatitis A???

>

> Diane42

>

> Hello all.

>

> My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston. I have

> not been active in the group for some time due to poor health.

>

> I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled with Kineret

> which has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for several years. Both eyes

> are now clear.

>

> I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that

> fabulous MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9 mths ago. Has

> anyone else been dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What resolution did you and

> your doc come up with?

>

> Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to be

> grossly enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, No Cancer!. Has

> anyone had enlargement with their spleen because of SD? Are you taking

> something or changed to a new medication that has reduced the swelling?

>

> And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for

> blood transfusions and iron transfusions. The time period between the

> transfusions is getting shorter and shorter. I have 5 fibroid tumors which

> seems to assist in the anemia, along with SD. My Rheumy and OBGYN are

> suggesting a hysterectomy. I haven't spoke with my Hematologist about this.

> I wanted to get y'all's thoughts. I'm so afraid of early menopause and more

> weight gain after the surgery.

>

> Thank you so much for any thoughts or input.

>

> I'm so sorry to have read about Dan.

>

> in Houston

>

> DX since SD 10/98

>

> SD

>

> Anemia

>

> Uveitis

>

> Migraines

>

> Barrett's esophagus

>

> Reflux

>

> Stenosis

>

> Fibromyalgia

>

> Depression

>

> Fibroid tumors

>

> Hepatitis A

>

> Splenalomgy

>

>

[Guest guest]

Folks,

I spent a number of years working in immunology with emphasis in the

area of viral hepatitis testing. I had given several presentations

to professional organizations on the topic. Below is a little info

on different forms of " Hepatitis " , which simply means " inflammation

of the liver " .

Hepatitis A is not caused by MTX. That would be " drug induced

hepatitis. However, any other Hepatitis can be worse becuase of the

drugs we are on.

For detailed information on forms of Hepatitis, see the end of this

disertation.

Hepatitis A is a viral disease and would not be caused by MTX or any

drug. It is transmitted by the " fecal-oral " route. ( bad hand

washing by infected food handlers, including farm workers ) However,

if you have liver damage or a " stressed " liver due to the drugs

you/we are on and happen to get hit with a viral hepatitis, the

effect to your liver could be multiplied.

In actuallity, in large urban populations, studies have shown that

the the number of adults over 30 who have had Hep A is up to 70% or

more. The majority of them, in retrospective studies, experienced

none or gastrointestinal viral like symptoms. Worse is usually

increased temp, severe stomach and intestinal discomfort, liver pain

and jaundice. Really, really severe cases have resulted in death, I

have seen one case of documented Hep A being transmitted by blood

transfusion. I had Hep A back in 1983. I can tell exactly when

because in the lab I worked at we had a Viral Hepatitis panel run

every 6 months. Once I was neg and the next I was Pos. In between I

had the worse " GI " attack I ever had. Vomiting for several days

etc. Never got noticible jaundice.

Viral Hepatitis -

Hepatitis A - Viral, rarely chronic. Most case are asymptomatic.

Tansmitted by transfusion only under very extremely rare (few

documented) situations.

Hepatitis B - Viral, can become chronic. Transmitted by transfusion,

dirty needles, sex. Severe cases can be fetal. Chronic cases can

lead to Liver cancer.

Hepatitis C - Viral, frequently goes to chronic condition. Very bad

on liver. Transmitted by transfusion, dirty needles. Very few

documented cased as transmitted by sex (found in some obscure Italian

journal).

Hepatitis D- Viral, can become chronic. Interesting fact is that you

must have Hep B or be a Hep B carrier to come down with Hep D. The D

viruses " borrows " parts manufactured by the Hep B virus to replicate

itself.

Hepatitis E - Viral. Little is known, the last I checked.

Chemical Hepatitis -

Drug or Chemical induced inflammation of the liver. Chemicals such

as organic solvents are big culprits. Drugs - most drugs are

metabolized (broken down) in the liver so many can do some damage.

This would be the one caused by MTX.

Tom from PA

>

> Hello all.

> My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston.

I have not been active in the group for some time due to poor health.

>

> I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled

with Kineret which has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for

several years. Both eyes are now clear.

>

> I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced

from that fabulous MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9

mths ago. Has anyone else been dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What

resolution did you and your doc come up with?

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have to hide my pill box from my mom - it freaked her out so much when she

saw it before we moved to TN that I decided I wouldn't let her see it

anymore..

Crazy, but I don't want her to worry - I guess I'm around 20 without pain

meds..

-- Re: Happy 2008 (I have 'stuff', can you help?)

17???? that's all????? I have you smoked!!!! I'm over 20 between morning &

evening doses, and that doesn't inclue anything for pain!!!! I only take

them as needed.

Kirk

>

>

> Hi ,

>

> I get the blood work but it has been about 2.5 months in between

> tests.

>

> I am on lipitor and it seems you are 'supposed' to get your blood tested

> for that but

>

> the HMO Dr.s that I have to go to says once a year is fine...and then I

>

> have to remind them! I take 1mg. of Folic Acid every day. and I take 2

>

> vitamin D's + Calcium...plus alot of other pills...lol I call Sundays

> ''17 Sunday''

>

> because that is how many pills I take that day...(high blood

> pressure...cholesterol..ahhh

>

> it is great growing old). Since I take 15mg. of metho.. a week, do you

> think it is that toxic?

>

> Diane42

>

> Hi Diane.

>

> Because MTX is so toxic, they recommend getting blood work every month to

> keep an eye on the liver. I was on it for about 9 years. Just remember to

> always get your blood checked and ask your doc about Folic Acid. That

helps

> with the side effects of MTX.

>

> Good luck and feel good!

>

> in Spring

>

> tototoo42@... <tototoo42%40aol.com> wrote:

>

> Hi ,

>

> I am on methotrexate also...have been for awhile..a few months only....is

> that another thing I have to look out for hepatitis A???

>

> Diane42

>

> Hello all.

>

> My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston. I have

> not been active in the group for some time due to poor health.

>

> I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled with Kineret

> which has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for several years. Both

eyes

> are now clear.

>

> I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that

> fabulous MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9 mths ago. Has

> anyone else been dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What resolution did you and

> your doc come up with?

>

> Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to be

> grossly enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, No Cancer!. Has

> anyone had enlargement with their spleen because of SD? Are you taking

> something or changed to a new medication that has reduced the swelling?

>

> And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for

> blood transfusions and iron transfusions. The time period between the

> transfusions is getting shorter and shorter. I have 5 fibroid tumors which

> seems to assist in the anemia, along with SD. My Rheumy and OBGYN are

> suggesting a hysterectomy. I haven't spoke with my Hematologist about this

> I wanted to get y'all's thoughts. I'm so afraid of early menopause and

more

> weight gain after the surgery.

>

> Thank you so much for any thoughts or input.

>

> I'm so sorry to have read about Dan.

>

> in Houston

>

> DX since SD 10/98

>

> SD

>

> Anemia

>

> Uveitis

>

> Migraines

>

> Barrett's esophagus

>

> Reflux

>

> Stenosis

>

> Fibromyalgia

>

> Depression

>

> Fibroid tumors

>

> Hepatitis A

>

> Splenalomgy

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Uncle Fuzzy.

Thanks for the clearification.

Somewhere I got A in my head but I remember hearing drug-induced hepatitis.

The memory just isn't what it once was. I need to buy a recorder to take with

me to doctor offices so I can remember everything said.

Thanks again.

Keep on keepin' on!

drwooly2006 wrote:

Folks,

I spent a number of years working in immunology with emphasis in the

area of viral hepatitis testing. I had given several presentations

to professional organizations on the topic. Below is a little info

on different forms of " Hepatitis " , which simply means " inflammation

of the liver " .

Hepatitis A is not caused by MTX. That would be " drug induced

hepatitis. However, any other Hepatitis can be worse becuase of the

drugs we are on.

For detailed information on forms of Hepatitis, see the end of this

disertation.

Hepatitis A is a viral disease and would not be caused by MTX or any

drug. It is transmitted by the " fecal-oral " route. ( bad hand

washing by infected food handlers, including farm workers ) However,

if you have liver damage or a " stressed " liver due to the drugs

you/we are on and happen to get hit with a viral hepatitis, the

effect to your liver could be multiplied.

In actuallity, in large urban populations, studies have shown that

the the number of adults over 30 who have had Hep A is up to 70% or

more. The majority of them, in retrospective studies, experienced

none or gastrointestinal viral like symptoms. Worse is usually

increased temp, severe stomach and intestinal discomfort, liver pain

and jaundice. Really, really severe cases have resulted in death, I

have seen one case of documented Hep A being transmitted by blood

transfusion. I had Hep A back in 1983. I can tell exactly when

because in the lab I worked at we had a Viral Hepatitis panel run

every 6 months. Once I was neg and the next I was Pos. In between I

had the worse " GI " attack I ever had. Vomiting for several days

etc. Never got noticible jaundice.

Viral Hepatitis -

Hepatitis A - Viral, rarely chronic. Most case are asymptomatic.

Tansmitted by transfusion only under very extremely rare (few

documented) situations.

Hepatitis B - Viral, can become chronic. Transmitted by transfusion,

dirty needles, sex. Severe cases can be fetal. Chronic cases can

lead to Liver cancer.

Hepatitis C - Viral, frequently goes to chronic condition. Very bad

on liver. Transmitted by transfusion, dirty needles. Very few

documented cased as transmitted by sex (found in some obscure Italian

journal).

Hepatitis D- Viral, can become chronic. Interesting fact is that you

must have Hep B or be a Hep B carrier to come down with Hep D. The D

viruses " borrows " parts manufactured by the Hep B virus to replicate

itself.

Hepatitis E - Viral. Little is known, the last I checked.

Chemical Hepatitis -

Drug or Chemical induced inflammation of the liver. Chemicals such

as organic solvents are big culprits. Drugs - most drugs are

metabolized (broken down) in the liver so many can do some damage.

This would be the one caused by MTX.

Tom from PA

>

> Hello all.

> My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston.

I have not been active in the group for some time due to poor health.

>

> I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled

with Kineret which has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for

several years. Both eyes are now clear.

>

> I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced

from that fabulous MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9

mths ago. Has anyone else been dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What

resolution did you and your doc come up with?

>

>

[Guest guest]

ok you two   then I guess I dont feel so bad

someday we all will be off of these!!!!

Diane.42

I have to hide my pill box from my mom - it freaked her out so much when she

saw it before we moved to TN that I decided I wouldn't let her see it

anymore..

Crazy, but I don't want her to worry - I guess I'm around 20 without pain

meds..

-- Re: Happy 2008 (I have 'stuff', can you help?)

17???? that's all????? I have you smoked!!!! I'm over 20 between morning &

evening doses, and that doesn't inclue anything for pain!!!! I only take

them as needed.

Kirk

>

>

> Hi ,

>

> I get the blood work but it has been about 2.5 months in between

> tests.

>

> I am on lipitor and it seems you are 'supposed' to get your blood tested

> for that but

>

> the HMO Dr.s that I have to go to says once a year is fine...and then I

>

> have to remind them! I take 1mg. of Folic Acid every day. and I take 2

>

> vitamin D's + Calcium...plus alot of other pills...lol I call Sundays

> ''17 Sunday''

>

> because that is how many pills I take that day...(high blood

> pressure...cholesterol..ahhh

>

> it is great growing old). Since I take 15mg. of metho.. a week, do you

> think it is that toxic?

>

> Diane42

>

> Hi Diane.

>

> Because MTX is so toxic, they recommend getting blood work every month to

> keep an eye on the liver. I was on it for about 9 years. Just remember to

> always get your blood checked and ask your doc about Folic Acid. That

helps

> with the side effects of MTX.

>

> Good luck and feel good!

>

> in Spring

>

> tototoo42@... <tototoo42%40aol.com> wrote:

>

> Hi ,

>

> I am on methotrexate also...have been for awhile..a few months only....is

> that another thing I have to look out for hepatitis A???

>

> Diane42

>

> Hello all.

>

> My name is and I live in Spring, 30 miles north of Houston. I have

> not been active in the group for some time due to poor health.

>

> I was dxd with SD back in Oct '98. It is very well controlled with Kineret

> which has also improved my severe Uveitis I had for several years. Both

eyes

> are now clear.

>

> I have recently been diagnosed with Hepatitis A, drug-induced from that

> fabulous MTX -- HA!. I was on MTX from 10/98 until about 9 mths ago. Has

> anyone else been dxd with Hep A bcuz of MTX? What resolution did you and

> your doc come up with?

>

> Then, I was tested for Leukemia/Lymphoma when my spleen showed to be

> grossly enlarged. Luckily, it is enlarged because of SD, No Cancer!. Has

> anyone had enlargement with their spleen because of SD? Are you taking

> something or changed to a new medication that has reduced the swelling?

>

> And for the ladies: I have severe anemia and each year, I must go for

> blood transfusions and iron transfusions. The time period between the

> transfusions is getting shorter and shorter. I have 5 fibroid tumors which

> seems to assist in the anemia, along with SD. My Rheumy and OBGYN are

> suggesting a hysterectomy. I haven't spoke with my Hematologist about this

> I wanted to get y'all's thoughts. I'm so afraid of early menopause and

more

> weight gain after the surgery.

>

> Thank you so much for any thoughts or input.

>

> I'm so sorry to have read about Dan.

>

> in Houston

>

> DX since SD 10/98

>

> SD

>

> Anemia

>

> Uveitis

>

> Migraines

>

> Barrett's esophagus

>

> Reflux

>

> Stenosis

>

> Fibromyalgia

>

> Depression

>

> Fibroid tumors

>

> Hepatitis A

>

> Splenalomgy

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have to hide mine too. Not because it worries anyone, but because

they jsut think I'm a pill popper.

Houston

>

> I have to hide my pill box from my mom - it freaked her out so much

when she

> saw it before we moved to TN that I decided I wouldn't let her see it

> anymore..

>

> Crazy, but I don't want her to worry - I guess I'm around 20 without

pain

> meds..

>

[Guest guest]

I suppose I don't worry about much...I have pill bottles by the dozen

throughout my house. The only ones " hidden " are the pain meds, and they are

under lock & key after " someone close " decided he could have fun with them &

make a few bucks!!!!

The only problem with that is if I don't need something for a long time

(as in the summer) it usually takes me awhile to re3member where in the hell

they are. Other than that, my wife takes care of them as I kept screwing

them up...somehow.

Hell, I have a cabinet filled with meds that were tried, filled and

discontinued within a short while. There has to be 60 different scripts here

in my name although I'\m only really on 13/day plus pain meds.

I hate the F****** things!!!!!

>

> I have to hide mine too. Not because it worries anyone, but because

> they jsut think I'm a pill popper.

>

>

> Houston

>

>

> >

> > I have to hide my pill box from my mom - it freaked her out so much

> when she

> > saw it before we moved to TN that I decided I wouldn't let her see it

> > anymore..

> >

> > Crazy, but I don't want her to worry - I guess I'm around 20 without

> pain

> > meds..

> >

>

>

>

--

Everything in life sucks except things that should!

[Guest guest]

No one worries about me being a 'pill popper', they just hate seeing me on

so much medicine. I guess I can understand it.. Seeing your child sick,

regardless of age, etc... Is hard. I wish it didn't have to be so hard for

them.

-- Re: Happy 2008 (I have 'stuff', can you help?)

I have to hide mine too. Not because it worries anyone, but because

they jsut think I'm a pill popper.

Houston

>

> I have to hide my pill box from my mom - it freaked her out so much

when she

> saw it before we moved to TN that I decided I wouldn't let her see it

> anymore..

>

> Crazy, but I don't want her to worry - I guess I'm around 20 without

pain

> meds..

>