Guest guest Posted October 20, 2002 Report Share Posted October 20, 2002 Sorry you have a cold, Kathe. Hope you can beat it soon without it becoming more serious. Yeah, the medications have significant risks, especially where infection is concerned. Someday, I hope they can figure out a better way to treat RA. For now, slowing joint destruction and reducing pain can be done pretty well. I wish it didn't have to be such a balancing act. Re: [ ] D2E7 > : > > I certainly have found that taking the medications > necessary to fight the RA (Methotrexate and Arava for > example) sure do open you up to any virus or bacteria > within the county line. I call my body the land of > opportunity for germs - what, no immune system, lets > go get her! Right now, am fighting a cold, again, > which I hope does not go into bronchitis, again - it's > hard enough to have RA, pain and fatigue, but then be > so susceptible to other illnesses is the pits. > > Kathe in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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