Re: I need a book we can read about this

[Guest guest]

I have to pay for all my meds out of my pocket also. My wife is taking meds

costing more than twice my costs. MTX is very inexpensive, I get a 10 ml

vial mailed from my hospital for about $28. It's good for 10 weeks, making

it very affordable. One of my wife's prescrptions is $325 for 3 months

supply. Our income consists of my SSD and her pay from child care, usually

less than $200 per week. Her monthly meds are about $600 per, and that comes

out of our pockets, too. As I said earlier, we think we have it bad until we

see someone else that really has challenges. It helps to have an open mind

and listen to all of it, then make an informed decision.

Dennis

[ ] I need a book we can read about this

> Hello,

> I know I have been driving everyone nuts. Hubby has been reading along

with me and we are trying to learn.

> He said this is big time serious stuff. So we plan to take a month and

try to learn as much as we can before going back to see this doc or taking

any medications. He says if I have had this all this time a month will not

make much of a difference.

>

> I also need advice on medications. I know I do not want to take the

methotrexate. What other drugs out there that are milder can I ask about? I

just think the methotrexate is serious drug for such a small problem. I

would prefer not to take any drugs but if I have to, I would like to start

out slow and mild.

>

> I also can't not take the methotrexate because my insurance will not pay

for it. They also do not pay for injectablee drugs. There is one exception

insulin. The pharmacist said the other drugs he prescribed was foalinic

acid, tramedol. The pharmacist said I can buy the first without

prescription cause my insurance does not pay for it.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have to pay for all my meds out of my pocket also. My wife is taking meds

costing more than twice my costs. MTX is very inexpensive, I get a 10 ml

vial mailed from my hospital for about $28. It's good for 10 weeks, making

it very affordable. One of my wife's prescrptions is $325 for 3 months

supply. Our income consists of my SSD and her pay from child care, usually

less than $200 per week. Her monthly meds are about $600 per, and that comes

out of our pockets, too. As I said earlier, we think we have it bad until we

see someone else that really has challenges. It helps to have an open mind

and listen to all of it, then make an informed decision.

Dennis

[ ] I need a book we can read about this

> Hello,

> I know I have been driving everyone nuts. Hubby has been reading along

with me and we are trying to learn.

> He said this is big time serious stuff. So we plan to take a month and

try to learn as much as we can before going back to see this doc or taking

any medications. He says if I have had this all this time a month will not

make much of a difference.

>

> I also need advice on medications. I know I do not want to take the

methotrexate. What other drugs out there that are milder can I ask about? I

just think the methotrexate is serious drug for such a small problem. I

would prefer not to take any drugs but if I have to, I would like to start

out slow and mild.

>

> I also can't not take the methotrexate because my insurance will not pay

for it. They also do not pay for injectablee drugs. There is one exception

insulin. The pharmacist said the other drugs he prescribed was foalinic

acid, tramedol. The pharmacist said I can buy the first without

prescription cause my insurance does not pay for it.

>

>

[Guest guest]

--- In , catherine p <painpaingoaway2@y...>

wrote:

> Hello,

Hubby has been reading along with me and we are trying to learn.

> He said this is big time serious stuff. So we plan to take a month

and try to learn as much as we can before going back to see this doc

or taking any medications.

That makes sense. Just make sure your information comes from up to

date, reputable sources. There's a lot of misinformation on the Web.

>

> I also need advice on medications. I know I do not want to take

the methotrexate. What other drugs out there that are milder can I

ask about? I just think the methotrexate is serious drug for such a

small problem. I would prefer not to take any drugs but if I have

to, I would like to start out slow and mild.

Plaquenil is considered the mildest DMARD. Early treatment of RA,

while it is still " a small problem " greatly increases the probability

of a good outcome (prevention of joint damage).

>

> I also can't not take the methotrexate because my insurance will

not pay for it. They also do not pay for injectablee drugs.

Methotrexate comes in pill form. That's what I take. I was scared to

death of it at first, but to my great surprise I have tolerated it

beautifully. Not the slightest hint of nausea. And I have a terrific

head of hair!

S

[Guest guest]

> Hello,

Hubby has been reading along with me and we are trying to learn.

> He said this is big time serious stuff. So we plan to take a month

and try to learn as much as we can before going back to see this doc

or taking any medications.

That makes sense. Just make sure your information comes from up to

date, reputable sources. There's a lot of misinformation on the Web.

>

> I also need advice on medications. I know I do not want to take

the methotrexate. What other drugs out there that are milder can I

ask about? I just think the methotrexate is serious drug for such a

small problem. I would prefer not to take any drugs but if I have

to, I would like to start out slow and mild.

Plaquenil is considered the mildest DMARD. Early treatment of RA,

while it is still " a small problem " greatly increases the probability

of a good outcome (prevention of joint damage).

>

> I also can't not take the methotrexate because my insurance will

not pay for it. They also do not pay for injectablee drugs.

Methotrexate comes in pill form. That's what I take. I was scared to

death of it at first, but to my great surprise I have tolerated it

beautifully. Not the slightest hint of nausea. And I have a terrific

head of hair!

S

[Guest guest]

I was told by the pharmacist that 3 bottles of the Methotrexate is $96 and the

needles are $30. I asked about Enbrel and he laughed and said are your sitting

down, $1500 for one month. I know the Arava is $300 plus. My insurance

screamed about that one too.

Thesed drugs are very expensive! I see why people have to go without other

stuff so they can buy there drugs. Its sad.

Dennis W <betnden@...> wrote:

I have to pay for all my meds out of my pocket also. My wife is taking meds

costing more than twice my costs. MTX is very inexpensive, I get a 10 ml

vial mailed from my hospital for about $28. It's good for 10 weeks, making

it very affordable. One of my wife's prescrptions is $325 for 3 months

supply. Our income consists of my SSD and her pay from child care, usually

less than $200 per week. Her monthly meds are about $600 per, and that comes

out of our pockets, too. As I said earlier, we think we have it bad until we

see someone else that really has challenges. It helps to have an open mind

and listen to all of it, then make an informed decision.

Dennis

[ ] I need a book we can read about this

> Hello,

> I know I have been driving everyone nuts. Hubby has been reading along

with me and we are trying to learn.

> He said this is big time serious stuff. So we plan to take a month and

try to learn as much as we can before going back to see this doc or taking

any medications. He says if I have had this all this time a month will not

make much of a difference.

>

> I also need advice on medications. I know I do not want to take the

methotrexate. What other drugs out there that are milder can I ask about? I

just think the methotrexate is serious drug for such a small problem. I

would prefer not to take any drugs but if I have to, I would like to start

out slow and mild.

>

> I also can't not take the methotrexate because my insurance will not pay

for it. They also do not pay for injectablee drugs. There is one exception

insulin. The pharmacist said the other drugs he prescribed was foalinic

acid, tramedol. The pharmacist said I can buy the first without

prescription cause my insurance does not pay for it.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I was told by the pharmacist that 3 bottles of the Methotrexate is $96 and the

needles are $30. I asked about Enbrel and he laughed and said are your sitting

down, $1500 for one month. I know the Arava is $300 plus. My insurance

screamed about that one too.

Thesed drugs are very expensive! I see why people have to go without other

stuff so they can buy there drugs. Its sad.

Dennis W <betnden@...> wrote:

I have to pay for all my meds out of my pocket also. My wife is taking meds

costing more than twice my costs. MTX is very inexpensive, I get a 10 ml

vial mailed from my hospital for about $28. It's good for 10 weeks, making

it very affordable. One of my wife's prescrptions is $325 for 3 months

supply. Our income consists of my SSD and her pay from child care, usually

less than $200 per week. Her monthly meds are about $600 per, and that comes

out of our pockets, too. As I said earlier, we think we have it bad until we

see someone else that really has challenges. It helps to have an open mind

and listen to all of it, then make an informed decision.

Dennis

[ ] I need a book we can read about this

> Hello,

> I know I have been driving everyone nuts. Hubby has been reading along

with me and we are trying to learn.

> He said this is big time serious stuff. So we plan to take a month and

try to learn as much as we can before going back to see this doc or taking

any medications. He says if I have had this all this time a month will not

make much of a difference.

>

> I also need advice on medications. I know I do not want to take the

methotrexate. What other drugs out there that are milder can I ask about? I

just think the methotrexate is serious drug for such a small problem. I

would prefer not to take any drugs but if I have to, I would like to start

out slow and mild.

>

> I also can't not take the methotrexate because my insurance will not pay

for it. They also do not pay for injectablee drugs. There is one exception

insulin. The pharmacist said the other drugs he prescribed was foalinic

acid, tramedol. The pharmacist said I can buy the first without

prescription cause my insurance does not pay for it.

>

>

[Guest guest]

> I have to pay for all my meds out of my pocket also. My wife is

taking meds

> costing more than twice my costs. MTX is very inexpensive, I get a

10 ml

> vial mailed from my hospital for about $28. It's good for 10 weeks,

making

> it very affordable.

What about your lab tests?

S

[Guest guest]

> I have to pay for all my meds out of my pocket also. My wife is

taking meds

> costing more than twice my costs. MTX is very inexpensive, I get a

10 ml

> vial mailed from my hospital for about $28. It's good for 10 weeks,

making

> it very affordable.

What about your lab tests?

S