Re: Re: methotrexate & riding

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Hi :

Good for you to get out on your own! Yes, riding is a

lot less pain on the legs, but when I get off, I have

more pain in my knees from holding them in position as

I ride! But it's still the best therapy for me!~ My

reins are large round cotton braided reins, and I love

them because I don't have to grip as hard, but if

Shekar tries anything, I have them right in my hands

and can give him a tug easily. They are single reins

- I can't stand double reins, I could never figure out

how to hold them right, my daughter loves them, but I

would be constantly trying to keep them equal on each

side! These round braided reins are great! Don't

know if they are quite English riding attire however

lol.

Yes, that is how RA is, one day good, one day bad, one

day the knees, next the wrists, etc. There is no way

to tell from day to day, and sometimes even hour to

hour, what is going to start hurting. That is why its

so hard to make plans in advance. Well, with all the

side effects you are having from the Mtx (have your

raised your Folic Acid intake?), maybe you should

consider another medication. I had very good results

on Plaquenil - it was my first medication. There are

also antibiotic therapies or Arava (but I had problems

on that, did me very well too, but had to quit it).

But ask about trying Mtx with Enbrel.

Well, best of luck with the Mtx - maybe this time the

side effects won't be as bad - fingers crossed and

prayers coming your way!

Kathe

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Kathe

" To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. "

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