Re: new to group...my sister told me about it

[Guest guest]

Hello,

My name is Jane, welcome to our group.Everyone here are so very nice and

very helpful,I am just learning about the drugs my self.I have learned alot from

every body here.I take Methotrxtate for right now, how far is your RA?

(((((((((((((((((((((((((hug)))))))))))))))))))))))

Jane-Wi

hazelmyst66 <hazelmyst66@...> wrote:I'm from Dayton, Ohio and have

recently been diagnosed with

Rhuematoid Arthritis. The dr gave me Arthrotec which I had a

reaction to and now only has me taking Motrin. I don't know where to

begin or what to say to him. He's a new dr as I just moved from

Cincinnati and feel really alone. Are there any suggestions as to a

medication that I can discuss with him? I would appreciate any

suggestions. I'm so glad that my sister found this group. Helps to

know I'm not as alone as I feel.

Lynda

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynda,

Welcome to the group, but sure wish you (and the rest of us) didn't

have the disease. Gee, we're nearly neighbors--I live just south of

Richmond, Indiana. I go to a rheumatologist there, Dr. Ritu Madan.

So far I like her, after one visit. Don't know what to tell you

about the medication, as I am still in the trial stages of meds.,

having just found out I also have fibromyalgia too. Good luck!

Judi in Connersville

[Guest guest]

Hi Lynda,

Welcome to the group. I live in southwestern PA. I have been diagnosed for

about 3 years now. One of the first meds that my drs put me on was

methotrexate. And Prednisone of course. There are so many meds on the

market now. It all depends on what your symptoms are. My suggestion is to

be completely open with your dr. Tell him what your aches and pains are,

what your worries are and how you want to live your life. I have found that

developing a close relationship with my rheumy is one of the most important

things for me right now. He is there to hear about how I feel. That is what

his job is. If he doesn't know about my life, he can't treat me effectively.

I have also found that this group is a Godsend for me. When I feel that

others don't understand or if something new is happening with me, there is

always someone here who can help. The support that I have found here has

saved my sanity and the people here mean the world to me. I am glad that you

have found us.

Love and Hugs

Stacey in PA