Guest guest Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 I just wanted to say hello to everyone as I am brand new. I was finally diagnosed with RA after being told I had tendonitis for a year or so. I tried Methotrexate but the side effects including shortness of breath and dry cough were terrible so I am starting on Arava this coming Monday. I am also on Folic Acid and 10mg of Prednisone. I could not deal with more mg of the Prednisone. I also take Ambien to sleep and find it very helpful. I am not sure how to get around in here very well but I sure hope to meet some nice people who have similarities to chat with. So far my dominant hand and elbow are the only things affected but I do get fatigued. The chills and fevers are gone. I can no longer work but hope to get back soon if they can get me into remission. Any positive stories would be very much appreciated. No one in my family had RA so this was quite a shock to me after I had an MRI with contrast dye. Anyone out there have good results with Arava? Thanks for your time. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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