Re: I am back, how is everyone......... Anita

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Anita:

I am so sorry that your RA has become so severe and

aggressive, and I hope that your doctor will be able

to find the medications that will help you. Also,

being dx with bipolar is in inself a significant life

problem, but I am happy to hear that you are beginning

to feel better with that situation. You have a lot to

deal with, so take it easy on yourself, and take care

of yourself. Do you have family or friends who can

help you with shopping, etc. while you are in so much

pain? I will keep you in my prayers.

Kathe in CA

--- Anita ez <coolcat1022@...> wrote:

> 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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Kathe

" To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. "

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