Guest guest Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 -- Hi, Methotrexate is very good it works....at least for me it does! I was taking 7 pills once a week then my rummy slowly decrease it to 2 once a week. And with in a month I really started hurting. So he slowly increased it...now I'm back on 7 once a week! Feel good so far! - In , " ortizd73 " <ortizd73@...> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > I finally saw the Rheumatologist on Thursday and he said that I was > starting to have damage in my joints and that we caught it in time to > prevent further damage. Good news.... He also said I have what looks > like to him is Osteoporosis. Had a bone density test done to see if > any further damage has been done there. He started me on methotrexate > as well as folic acid. I actually got up and walked around today with > the dogs. I have also been taking ResQ 1250 which is basically > concentrated omega 3. I have not felt ill since taking the > medication, but I still have pain all over. He also signed my FMLA > papers as well as my short term disability papers for me, he stated > as of right now I was unable to work and even called my employer and > told them my condition was sever and I needed time to heal. This > Doctor is really great and wants the best for me. He was really worth > the 2 month wait to see him. His name is Dr. Pendleton Wickersham.He > practices here in San , Texas. For the first time in a long > time I have a better outlook on life. And now that I have a Dr. who > knows how much I hurt I feel as if a weight has been lifted off of > me. This forum is great and everyone on here is helpful and caring. > God Bless All Of You... > ... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 > > > > Hello everyone, > > I finally saw the Rheumatologist on Thursday and he said that I was > > starting to have damage in my joints and that we caught it in time to > > prevent further damage. Good news.... He also said I have what looks > > like to him is Osteoporosis. Had a bone density test done to see if > > any further damage has been done there. He started me on methotrexate > > as well as folic acid. I actually got up and walked around today with > > the dogs. I have also been taking ResQ 1250 which is basically > > concentrated omega 3. I have not felt ill since taking the > > medication, but I still have pain all over. He also signed my FMLA > > papers as well as my short term disability papers for me, he stated > > as of right now I was unable to work and even called my employer and > > told them my condition was sever and I needed time to heal. This > > Doctor is really great and wants the best for me. He was really worth > > the 2 month wait to see him. His name is Dr. Pendleton Wickersham.He > > practices here in San , Texas. For the first time in a long > > time I have a better outlook on life. And now that I have a Dr. who > > knows how much I hurt I feel as if a weight has been lifted off of > > me. This forum is great and everyone on here is helpful and caring. > > God Bless All Of You... > > ... > >hi david, my name is melynda.i live in corpus christi.i too have osteo & ra.i see a dr.here she is awsome!im glad you found an rheummy to take care of your needs.if ever you should need an orthopedic dr. i highly recommend dr.john evans,is there in s.a.best wishes to u......melyndagamez@...>wrote: > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 >david its melynda from corpus.im glad u r doing better & have a different perspective on life...keep taking the bone density tests they r great & they can reveal if your bones r getting worse or not.i wrote you in another topic displayed on here,did you get it?if not i travel to s.a. to see my ortho who i have been seeing since the age of 17,hes so awesome!!!if ever u need ortho surgery i highly recommend dr.john evans...best wishes.melyndagamez@...>wrote: > Hello everyone, > I finally saw the Rheumatologist on Thursday and he said that I was > starting to have damage in my joints and that we caught it in time to > prevent further damage. Good news.... He also said I have what looks > like to him is Osteoporosis. Had a bone density test done to see if > any further damage has been done there. He started me on methotrexate > as well as folic acid. I actually got up and walked around today with > the dogs. I have also been taking ResQ 1250 which is basically > concentrated omega 3. I have not felt ill since taking the > medication, but I still have pain all over. He also signed my FMLA > papers as well as my short term disability papers for me, he stated > as of right now I was unable to work and even called my employer and > told them my condition was sever and I needed time to heal. This > Doctor is really great and wants the best for me. He was really worth > the 2 month wait to see him. His name is Dr. Pendleton Wickersham.He > practices here in San , Texas. For the first time in a long > time I have a better outlook on life. And now that I have a Dr. who > knows how much I hurt I feel as if a weight has been lifted off of > me. This forum is great and everyone on here is helpful and caring. > God Bless All Of You... > ... > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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