I am back, how is everyone.........

February 22, 2006

I am so sorry I have been absent. I was recently diagnosed as Bipolar and

am starting to feel better. A few weeks ago I took 11 muscle relaxers and

was put in the hospital for 5 days. That is getting under control, but the

RA is still not. I have been on the Enbrel injections 2 months next

Wednesday. Along with the increase of methotrexate. Still have the pain

and swelling in all joints. The last time I was at the RA dr. he drew some

fluid off my and it tested positive for RA. He said once it is in fluid

from any part of the body it is everywhere. I now have it is all joints

except the hips. At least the x-rays didn't show any type of arthritis.

The hip joints are the only joints that don't hurt or swell. My lower back

and neck still hurt all the time and still swell everyday.

The new member that said " had to learn to live with the pain " , honey I am

here to tell ya, you don't have too. My dr. and I are aggressively trying

to find the right medication for me. If your dr. is not fighting your RA

aggressively maybe you should think about finding a new one. Although I

know it is hard to find good dr's these days they are out there. I got very

lucky with this one. My family dr. referred me to him or vice versa however

you want to look it. Just because they are dr's doesn't mean you will

always click with them. It may take one or two until you find the right one

for you. I wish you luck and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I

will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

To all new members, welcome to the group. This is a great group for support

and friendship. Everyone is very nice and I just love this group.

Take care all,

Anita (North Carolina)

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