Guest guest Posted June 3, 2004 Report Share Posted June 3, 2004 Hi Cheryl, Most docs want to start you out on Methotrexate in pill form. Sufalazine (SP) is another. The problem with Methotrexate in pill form is that it can cause stomach upset and does not provide as much relief as the injectable form. It also is quite often used in conjuction with biologics to provide maximum disease control. Of course, there are docs that are worthy of the dunking booth who feel that NSAIDs work (ha, ha). Iris --- huncaluvsdolls <hunca@...> wrote: > Hi all... > > Am wondering, isn't there anything med-wise for RA available that > doesn't involve needles?! > > ** cheryl ** > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2007 Report Share Posted October 21, 2007 Cheryl, Wyoming is such a huge place and seems so far to anywhere, and it is one of the most beautiful places as well. It is one of my favorite places to visit during the summer months. I lived in Casper for several years and try to go back to visit once a year. This past summer while in Casper I wondered what specialists they have there now. With the different health issues I have with my girls I always pray that we can get home for the major problems. Wyoming Medical Center has grown so much it was only a small hospital when I moved away. Unfortunatly I have had to visit it several times over the years with my children for one reason or another. I hope they get everything under control for Cade soon. I assume that you have checked into a arthritis organization in Wyoming, too bad there is not one close to you. We live in Kansas and only have to travel about 200 miles each way to the rheumy in Kansas City so less then half your trip. Hopefully on your trips to Denver you can do something special to make the trip memoriable in a good way. Veri & Jaye 13 poly Re: Hello Hi Jo, Thank you for such a warm welcome. It has already helped reading everyone's comments. We live in Sheridan, Wyoming. Cade's pediatric rheumatologist is at Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado about 425 miles away. We are to see him next month for the third time. Hopefully while we are there he will have a nuerologic assessment done. Which I'm not sure what that is suppose to tell us or what it entails. Cade was diagnosed with Poly last December, but an MRI in November pretty much told us. It effects most his joints (less one hip and his wrists). He has recently complained of neck and spine pain, and his cheeks burning and hurting. I suppose he has it about everywhere. I do so hope I am wrong. Cade doesn't have a lot of swelling, it is more pain and burning with stiffness mostly in his legs. Cade was on naproxen and methotrexate injections. We just took him off the naproxen because he was having blurred vision and eye pain. Now he is having more dizziness, equilibrium problems, and just "feels bad". Oh... we had his eyes checked, they can find nothing wrong with them. As far as an AJAO Chapter, there should be one in Denver or perhaps Montana. If anyone could help me with that I would greatly apprecitate it. I sure can use all the help and insight I can get. Thanks so much!!! I look forward to getting to know you all better! Cheryl (Cade 4 - Poly and Tyra 9) > > Hi Cheryl, I'm Jo, my son Bayly is 5, but has showed signs of JIA from > about 6 months of age. > > I'm sure you'll find the info and support you need here. It's a great > place to share, and there's always a shoulder if you need it. > > Whereabouts are you? There are AJAO Chapters all over the US (we're in > Oz, by the way) which even from an outsider's experience, look like > awesome support systems! > > Good luck, > Jo > Bayly, 5, extended oligo > > > > > Hi. I'm Cheryl. Our son, Cade (4 years old) was diagnosed with JRA > last > December. Though we think he has had the disease for a lot > longer. It > has been a real struggle this last year not being able > to get his JRA > under control. I'm looking forward to others in the > same boat to share > thoughts with. To tell you the truth, it will > probably be theraputic> for me! > > > > Have a great day! > > > Thanks > > > Cheryl > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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