Re: Send some healing prayers my way

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Beth,

I am so sorry that you are going through such a difficult time. The

last thing you need to worry about and deal with is your ex. I never

had that problem, which was good for me, but I would have preferred

to put up with him if he had taken part of our childrens lives.

I have no experience with Orencia, I hope someone has and will reply.

I sure hope next week is much better for you.

Shirley

--- In , Beth Sander <ccbethonthefarm@...>

wrote:

>

> Hello all,

> Joined the group a bit ago, but a veteran to RA.  I've been doing

so well for years now, except for a slow healing leg ulcer.  That

ended about 2 wks ago.  I got a strange virus that hung on for days,

school is beginning (I am a 3rd grade tchr) and my ex has been

relentless in his personal attacks on me.  I guess my body said

enough.  I started to hurt about 2 wks ago, then last wkend...the

swelling set in.  The hands looked blown up with an air pump.  My

hips ache- and I've never had hip pain and my right side of my jaw

is sore.  Th hands have just crippled me so.  i type now with one

finger that doesn't hurt.  I went to rheum on Friday.  I got an hr

and 1/2 IV infusion of solumedrol (prednisone) Saturday had a

horrible headache, but hands looked and felt better.  Today..not

much sign of that help still being present.  Hands are hot and

swollen and hurt, hurt, hurt.  We aren't sure what to add because of

the ulcer.  Pulled off humira due

> to severe upper respiratory infections.  Has anyone tried

Orencia?  Let me know.  Also...if you could pray for some relief,

I'd so appreciate it.

> Hugs,

> Beth in MD

>

>

[Guest guest]

Beth in MD and group;

AWE sweetheart you'r having such a hard time. I will difinately keep

you in my prayers. Welcome back to our humble group. I am so very

sorry about your horible pain your in. I hope and pray you get some

more relief.

gentle hugs

Clora

[Guest guest]

hello beth, i'm so sorry u r in pain. it so sux & we can't do a damn thing about

it just hurt, hurt,hurt... my hands to r crippled & i can only type with one

hand cuz i don't have use of my other arm due to fusion... i will keep u in my

prayers & i hope u feel better soon..................

god bless, melyndagamez 9/7/08 9:48p.m.central

[ ] Re: Send some healing prayers my way

Beth,

I am so sorry that you are going through such a difficult time. The

last thing you need to worry about and deal with is your ex. I never

had that problem, which was good for me, but I would have preferred

to put up with him if he had taken part of our childrens lives.

I have no experience with Orencia, I hope someone has and will reply.

I sure hope next week is much better for you.

Shirley

--- In , Beth Sander <ccbethonthefarm@....>

wrote:

>

> Hello all,

> Joined the group a bit ago, but a veteran to RA.  I've been doing

so well for years now, except for a slow healing leg ulcer.  That

ended about 2 wks ago.  I got a strange virus that hung on for days,

school is beginning (I am a 3rd grade tchr) and my ex has been

relentless in his personal attacks on me.  I guess my body said

enough.  I started to hurt about 2 wks ago, then last wkend....the

swelling set in.  The hands looked blown up with an air pump.  My

hips ache- and I've never had hip pain and my right side of my jaw

is sore.  Th hands have just crippled me so.  i type now with one

finger that doesn't hurt.  I went to rheum on Friday.  I got an hr

and 1/2 IV infusion of solumedrol (prednisone) Saturday had a

horrible headache, but hands looked and felt better.  Today..not

much sign of that help still being present.  Hands are hot and

swollen and hurt, hurt, hurt.  We aren't sure what to add because of

the ulcer.  Pulled off humira due

>  to severe upper respiratory infections.  Has anyone tried

Orencia?  Let me know.  Also...if you could pray for some relief,

I'd so appreciate it.

> Hugs,

> Beth in MD

>

>

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[Guest guest]

> >

> > Hello all,

> > Joined the group a bit ago, but a veteran to RA.  I've been doing

> so well for years now, except for a slow healing leg ulcer.  That

> ended about 2 wks ago.  I got a strange virus that hung on for

days,

> school is beginning (I am a 3rd grade tchr) and my ex has been

> relentless in his personal attacks on me.  I guess my body said

> enough.  I started to hurt about 2 wks ago, then last wkend....the

> swelling set in.  The hands looked blown up with an air pump.  My

> hips ache- and I've never had hip pain and my right side of my jaw

> is sore.  Th hands have just crippled me so.  i type now with one

> finger that doesn't hurt.  I went to rheum on Friday.  I got an hr

> and 1/2 IV infusion of solumedrol (prednisone) Saturday had a

> horrible headache, but hands looked and felt better.  Today..not

> much sign of that help still being present.  Hands are hot and

> swollen and hurt, hurt, hurt.  We aren't sure what to add because

of

> the ulcer.  Pulled off humira due

> >  to severe upper respiratory infections.  Has anyone tried

> Orencia?  Let me know.  Also...if you could pray for some relief,

> I'd so appreciate it.

> > Hugs,

> > Beth in MD

> >

> >

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Beth,

I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry

your dealing with all the pain, and trying to work. Take care, Tawny

> >

> > Shirley and all,

> >  

> > I'm so glad you mentioned this.  I takeMTX on Sun and Mon and

Tues

> I have bad days.  Achy days.  I call them Hangover days.  I guess

> I'm glad to hear that 's part of the medicine.  Do you know what I

> would need to do if I wanted to switch taking in on Sun to Friday? 

> I plan on asking my dr but apt not until Oct. 

> >  

> > Other than that, I have no bad side effects from MTX.  No

stomache

> issues etc.  The folic acid keeps the mouthsores away and when I

did

> get one I doubled the folic acid till it was gone.  I get my blood

> test every two mths....should I ask for every month? 

> >  

> > I know I have improved with MTX.  I would say about 75% and I

have

> been on it for almost 3 months.

> >  

> > Good luck.  Paris

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