Re: RA getting a bit more aggressive again

[Guest guest]

Kathe, how does your rheumy sort out the OA from the RA? RA can also

affect the knees, and I had early knee involvement with my RA. So how

can she tell it's OA in your knees? Did she do x-rays or something? I'm

66 and at an age for OA, but I don't know if I have any or if all my

aches and pains are from the RA.

Sue

On Monday, April 24, 2006, at 07:42 PM, Kathe Sabetzadeh wrote:

>

> Went to my rheumy today and she is increasing my Mtx

> from 10 to 12.5 to see if that helps a bit more with

> the RA, I am still on Enbrel too. My OA is also

> getting worse, especially in my knees.

>

[Guest guest]

Kathe, I'm so sorry to hear that you've been having such a rough time. I

hope the increase in MTX does the trick.

Despite how you're feeling, your posts are so always so positive and

supportive. I enjoy reading what you have to say. Thank you!

Not an MD

I'll tell you where to go!

Mayo Clinic in Rochester

http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester

s Hopkins Medicine

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

[ ] RA getting a bit more aggressive again

> Hi Everyone:

>

> I've had a very bad couple of weeks, especially over

> this weekend, combination of very damp weather and

> flaring of both RA and fibro. I was basically just a

> lump on the couch wrapped in a blanket much of the

> time, and having sooo much pain, I could barely walk.

> Haven't been this bad in a while. My hands and wrists

> are really flaring up, as are the tops of my feet and

> ankles.

>

> Went to my rheumy today and she is increasing my Mtx

> from 10 to 12.5 to see if that helps a bit more with

> the RA, I am still on Enbrel too. My OA is also

> getting worse, especially in my knees. Because of the

> increasing pain throughout my body, legs the worst,

> and my joints, she is switching me from Tramadol

> (Ultracet) to Ultram. I had been taking six Ultracet

> a day, sometimes more, and now with the Ultram I will

> take just one tablet a day of the 200mg. If that

> dosen't work, she says we might go higher, but I

> really don't want to do that. I am hoping that the

> increase in Mtx and stronger pain med will have me

> back on my feet (ouch) again.

>

> Anyway, just thought I would check in - say hello to

> everyone, and I hope that you are all having a much

> better day than I am lol. Take care -

>

> Kathe in CA

[Guest guest]

Kathe,

Sorry to hear your having a bad flare. I'm sure the weather isn't

helping at all. I hope the increase of mtx, and a different pain med

will help get you back on your feet. I will be praying for you, T

--- In , Kathe Sabetzadeh <lv2ryd@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Everyone:

>

> I've had a very bad couple of weeks, especially over

> this weekend, combination of very damp weather and

> flaring of both RA and fibro. I was basically just a

> lump on the couch wrapped in a blanket much of the

> time, and having sooo much pain, I could barely walk.

> Haven't been this bad in a while. My hands and wrists

> are really flaring up, as are the tops of my feet and

> ankles.

>

> Went to my rheumy today and she is increasing my Mtx

> from 10 to 12.5 to see if that helps a bit more with

> the RA, I am still on Enbrel too. My OA is also

> getting worse, especially in my knees. Because of the

> increasing pain throughout my body, legs the worst,

> and my joints, she is switching me from Tramadol

> (Ultracet) to Ultram. I had been taking six Ultracet

> a day, sometimes more, and now with the Ultram I will

> take just one tablet a day of the 200mg. If that

> dosen't work, she says we might go higher, but I

> really don't want to do that. I am hoping that the

> increase in Mtx and stronger pain med will have me

> back on my feet (ouch) again.

>

> Anyway, just thought I would check in - say hello to

> everyone, and I hope that you are all having a much

> better day than I am lol. Take care -

>

> Kathe in CA

>

> Kathe

>

> " To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. "

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Kathe,

I hope the mtx increase and the changes in your pain

medication will help you feel better. Sending gentle hugs

your way.

a

On Apr 24, 2006, at 7:42 PM, Kathe Sabetzadeh wrote:

> Hi Everyone:

>

> I've had a very bad couple of weeks, especially over

> this weekend, combination of very damp weather and

> flaring of both RA and fibro. I was basically just a

> lump on the couch wrapped in a blanket much of the

> time, and having sooo much pain, I could barely walk.

> Haven't been this bad in a while. My hands and wrists

> are really flaring up, as are the tops of my feet and

> ankles.

>

> Went to my rheumy today and she is increasing my Mtx

> from 10 to 12.5 to see if that helps a bit more with

> the RA, I am still on Enbrel too. My OA is also

> getting worse, especially in my knees. Because of the

> increasing pain throughout my body, legs the worst,

> and my joints, she is switching me from Tramadol

> (Ultracet) to Ultram. I had been taking six Ultracet

> a day, sometimes more, and now with the Ultram I will

> take just one tablet a day of the 200mg. If that

> dosen't work, she says we might go higher, but I

> really don't want to do that. I am hoping that the

> increase in Mtx and stronger pain med will have me

> back on my feet (ouch) again.

>

> Anyway, just thought I would check in - say hello to

> everyone, and I hope that you are all having a much

> better day than I am lol. Take care -

>

> Kathe in CA

>

> Kathe

>

> " To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. "

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Kathe,

I just saw this today, as I've been away for a few days on

business. I'm so sorry to hear you are having such a hard time!

You are one of the people around here who always keeps everyone else

going with your positive outlook! I sure hope you are feeling

better really soon... those ponies are waiting for you!

--- In , Kathe Sabetzadeh <lv2ryd@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi Everyone:

>

> I've had a very bad couple of weeks, especially over

> this weekend, combination of very damp weather and

> flaring of both RA and fibro. I was basically just a

> lump on the couch wrapped in a blanket much of the

> time, and having sooo much pain, I could barely walk.

> Haven't been this bad in a while. My hands and wrists

> are really flaring up, as are the tops of my feet and

> ankles.

>

> Went to my rheumy today and she is increasing my Mtx

> from 10 to 12.5 to see if that helps a bit more with

> the RA, I am still on Enbrel too. My OA is also

> getting worse, especially in my knees. Because of the

> increasing pain throughout my body, legs the worst,

> and my joints, she is switching me from Tramadol

> (Ultracet) to Ultram. I had been taking six Ultracet

> a day, sometimes more, and now with the Ultram I will

> take just one tablet a day of the 200mg. If that

> dosen't work, she says we might go higher, but I

> really don't want to do that. I am hoping that the

> increase in Mtx and stronger pain med will have me

> back on my feet (ouch) again.

>

> Anyway, just thought I would check in - say hello to

> everyone, and I hope that you are all having a much

> better day than I am lol. Take care -

>

> Kathe in CA

>

> Kathe

>

> " To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. "

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>