Re: Young female: Having a hard time

[Guest guest]

Welcome Ginger,

I'm sorry the mtx isn't working for you. Have you talked to your

doctor, maybe changing your dose, or trying a biologic med with it?

That seems like a high dose of Prednisone to me. I only use

Prednisone when I'm in a flare, and it does help a lot. There are a

lot of side effects taking Prednisone for a long period of time. I

know you have to wean off it, when you go off it. When I use it for a

flare, I take lik 10mg, every other day. You really need to talk with

your doctor about this, good luck Tawny

--- In , " gingercherie1 " <gingercherie1@...>

wrote:

>

> I am a 31 year old female, I have been diagnosed with having RA, and

> fibromyalgia, I have been on methotrexate for the last year and it

> just is not work, I recently had to go the emergency room because of

> inflammation in my eye and the eye doctor put me on 140mg of

> Prednisone!!! This has me feeling great, my RA doctor was not happy

> about this, I guess, but I love the way I feel, i have no pains what

so

> ever. Does the prednisone provide temporary relief? Or can I stay

on

> this long term. Aside from me also wanting to conceive again, are

> there any other health concerns you have experienced.

> Help!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Sweetie,

I am so sorry that have this disease at such a young age. We do have a

young group here with RA and I am sure that they will respond to you.

Just this week our moderator posted an article about pregnancy and RA.

In the study the women experienced remission during pregnancy. If I

was younger, I would be tempted. Well sort of, I'm divorced, and I

only know of one immaculate conception. I wouldn't meet the criteria

either.

I am sure that you can not stay on that dosage of prednisone. It is

very high. I take 5mg good times and 10mg bad times. That is as much

as I am comfortable with. I know that it can cause osteoporosis and it

does effect your adrenal glands.

Here is a site that you might want to check out.

http://arthritis.about.com/od/prednisone/f/risks_benefits.htm

I hope your eye improves soon.

Shirley

--- In , " gingercherie1 " <gingercherie1@...>

wrote:

>

> I am a 31 year old female, I have been diagnosed with having RA, and

> fibromyalgia, I have been on methotrexate for the last year and it

> just is not work, I recently had to go the emergency room because of

> inflammation in my eye and the eye doctor put me on 140mg of

> Prednisone!!! This has me feeling great, my RA doctor was not happy

> about this, I guess, but I love the way I feel, i have no pains what

so

> ever. Does the prednisone provide temporary relief? Or can I stay

on

> this long term. Aside from me also wanting to conceive again, are

> there any other health concerns you have experienced.

> Help!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Hello! I'm also a 31 year old female, so I know what your going through. If

the Methotrexate isn't working, you should talk to your doctor about trying one

of the Biologics (Enbrel, Humira, etc). I needed Humira added to the

Methotrexate in order to get some real pain relief. As for the prednisone,

that's a high dose and your doctor isn't going to let you keep it that high.

Also, prednisone isn't going to put your RA into remission, just treat the

symptoms. I was initially put on a Medrol Dosepak (another type of steroid) and

boy did I feel great once that kicked in! But once it wore off, all of my

symptoms returned. As a young women, you don't want to be on prednisone because

it causes osteoporosis. My doctor always stressed that I needed to take calcium

supplements while on the prednisone. Once I added the Humira, I was able to get

off of the prednisone and I want to stay off. I don't think you can take

prednisone while pregnant either. As for the methotrexate, my rheumatologist

told me I'd need to stop it for at least three months before attempting to

conceive. I already have two children, so I've decided to not have any more

because I can't come off of these medications and still be able to care for the

children I already have.

Lori

http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

[Guest guest]

--- In , " gingercherie1 " <gingercherie1@...>

wrote:

>

> I am a 31 year old female, I have been diagnosed with having RA, and

> fibromyalgia, I have been on methotrexate for the last year and it

> just is not work, I recently had to go the emergency room because of

> inflammation in my eye and the eye doctor put me on 140mg of

> Prednisone!!! This has me feeling great, my RA doctor was not happy

> about this, I guess, but I love the way I feel, i have no pains what

so

> ever. Does the prednisone provide temporary relief? Or can I stay

on

> this long term. Aside from me also wanting to conceive again, are

> there any other health concerns you have experienced.

> Help!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you, thank you, Thank you all for all of the messages and

information already, I often feel like no one understands the pain or

the depression, I think that my family sometimes belived I was being a

drama queen or overreacting. This makes me feel alot better!!

I already feel like apart of the family, yes, the dosage of prednisone

is his, the doctor he me on that High dosage only to make my eye look

better, I did notice that when I stopped taking the predinsone for like

3 day, I noticed the pain coming right back, the probably also have me

onon a high dosage, because i am overweight.

>

> I am a 31 year old female, I have been diagnosed with having RA, and

> fibromyalgia, I have been on methotrexate for the last year and it

> just is not work, I recently had to go the emergency room because of

> inflammation in my eye and the eye doctor put me on 140mg of

> Prednisone!!! This has me feeling great, my RA doctor was not happy

> about this, I guess, but I love the way I feel, i have no pains what

so

> ever. Does the prednisone provide temporary relief? Or can I stay

on

> this long term. Aside from me also wanting to conceive again, are

> there any other health concerns you have experienced.

> Help!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Hon,

This is a wonderful group that does understand. Anytime you need

someone send a post. We care deeply for our members. We are and

elite group of people. At least I think so! ;-)

Hang in Sweetie.

Shirley

>

> Thank you, thank you, Thank you all for all of the messages and

> information already, I often feel like no one understands the pain

or

> the depression, I think that my family sometimes belived I was

being a

> drama queen or overreacting. This makes me feel alot better!!

>

> I already feel like apart of the family, yes, the dosage of

prednisone

> is his, the doctor he me on that High dosage only to make my eye

look

> better, I did notice that when I stopped taking the predinsone for

like

> 3 day, I noticed the pain coming right back, the probably also

have me

> onon a high dosage, because i am overweight.

[Guest guest]

Hi Ginger,I'm around your age (36) and just got off my 2nd dose of

prednisone.

I reacted kinda weird to the prednisone.. got quite agressive (grr) and it

made

me freekishly tired and spacy to where my boss noticed and told me to

call my doctor. The doctor said usually it makes folks hyper.

But I definately felt no pain ;o) I was typing at work and realized I had

forgotten

what it felt like to not have pain with *every* key stroke. Unfortunately I

had to get

stitches during my time on the steriods and they interfere with healing.

I had to have the stiches in 2x as long as normal and the cut still wasn't

healed but they had to take them out because my body was rejecting the

stitches.. so now I have an ugly scar...

I hope you get off them soon and they find a good med for you that works.

-Margaret

On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 5:57 PM, gingercherie1 <gingercherie1@...>wrote:

> I am a 31 year old female, I have been diagnosed with having RA, and

> fibromyalgia, I have been on methotrexate for the last year and it

> just is not work, I recently had to go the emergency room because of

> inflammation in my eye and the eye doctor put me on 140mg of

> Prednisone!!! This has me feeling great, my RA doctor was not happy

> about this, I guess, but I love the way I feel, i have no pains what so

> ever. Does the prednisone provide temporary relief? Or can I stay on

> this long term. Aside from me also wanting to conceive again, are

> there any other health concerns you have experienced.

> Help!!!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Cherie,

Sorry to hear about your sufferings and need to be here but am sure you will

find this group caring and supportive, a 'family' of all ages and experience.

Just ask or vent as things come to mind.You will get replies and different

slants on things and humour and common sense.

I read and post here supporting a  friend with RA and no computer , and as a

retired doc in UK just wanted to add  a little more about your prednisone query,

and your eyes.

Yes, as others have said this is a high dose, as seen for RA, but the

opthalmologist prescribed it to presumably rapidly control pressure and

inflammation in your eye which might have been dangerous otherwise.

You don't say exactly what that problem was,and which part of the eye but I

think it would be important to have a clear name for what was going on in the

eye. It could itself be an autoimmune proccess and could have a bearing in the

management of your RA with other medication. Do get precise details if you don't

already have them.

As others often say here information is powerful. You need it to access what is

best for you as you live your life with this , and become your best advocate.

Good luck,

UK

From: gingercherie1 <gingercherie1@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

Date: Saturday, 13 September, 2008, 1:46 AM

Thank you, thank you, Thank you all for all of the messages and

information already, I often feel like no one understands the pain or

the depression, I think that my family sometimes belived I was being a

drama queen or overreacting. This makes me feel alot better!!

I already feel like apart of the family, yes, the dosage of prednisone

is his, the doctor he me on that High dosage only to make my eye look

better, I did notice that when I stopped taking the predinsone for like

3 day, I noticed the pain coming right back, the probably also have me

onon a high dosage, because i am overweight.

>

> I am a 31 year old female, I have been diagnosed with having RA, and

> fibromyalgia, I have been on methotrexate for the last year and it

> just is not work, I recently had to go the emergency room because of

> inflammation in my eye and the eye doctor put me on 140mg of

> Prednisone!! ! This has me feeling great, my RA doctor was not happy

> about this, I guess, but I love the way I feel, i have no pains what

so

> ever. Does the prednisone provide temporary relief? Or can I stay

on

> this long term. Aside from me also wanting to conceive again, are

> there any other health concerns you have experienced.

> Help!!!

>

[Guest guest]

Ginger,

Prednisone is a wonder drug.  They give it for everything from RA inflamation to

really bad cases of poison ivy and everything in between.  It is not a good

thing to stay on long term, it weakens one.  However, I have been on 5mg of

prednisone for a loooong time in conjunction with my other meds.  Every time we

would try to take it away, my body would flare.  Just couldn't upset that

cocktail!  The relief you get is so helpful, but temporary.  I'm in a flare

right now that an IV of pred didn't do much for last wk.  It's the first time

that a big burst didn't help me.

Beth in MD

Enjoy it while it lasts!!

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group, Ginger, no they will not let you stay on that dosage

of prednisone. It only relieves the symptoms not actually treats anything.

R

--------------------------------------------------

From: " gingercherie1 " <gingercherie1@...>

Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 7:57 PM

< >

Subject: [ ] Young female: Having a hard time

I am a 31 year old female, I have been diagnosed with having RA, and

fibromyalgia, I have been on methotrexate for the last year and it

just is not work, I recently had to go the emergency room because of

inflammation in my eye and the eye doctor put me on 140mg of

Prednisone!!! This has me feeling great, my RA doctor was not happy

about this, I guess, but I love the way I feel, i have no pains what so

ever. Does the prednisone provide temporary relief? Or can I stay on

this long term. Aside from me also wanting to conceive again, are

there any other health concerns you have experienced.

Help!!!

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

so sorry to hear about your situation. I am 28 years old and have rheumatoid

arthritis. I was diagnosed at the age of 16.  I was put on methetrexate at a

young age for my RA due to lack of insurance. It didn't work! At all! I finally

was able to take celebrex which was my first real sign of relief in 2001/2002.

My new rheumy took me off due to gastro instetional issues and I was then put on

Enbrel (did have insurance) and wow, i have a new life! seriously. I was able to

come off the prednisone after 10 years which they say can lead to some

cardiovascular issues later in life. My hubby and contemplated on trying to

conceive while on Enbrel so with the help of people on this board and talking

with others who have RA and have taken Enbrel, we took the jump - conceived

within 2 weeks and now I'm 11 weeks along --- and everything looks wonderful!!

Though not in remission, the RA is the same as it was before. Very little

stiffness and I do take tylenol if i

need it. I wish you the best of luck and will keep you in my prayers about this

--- remember, you have RA and Fibro, THEY DO NOT HAVE U!

Krissy Waller

 

" The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you

settled for. "

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks for responding everyone,  I kinda figured that it wouldn't last long. 

The opthamalogist told me that I had epi-sclerits, which was caused by the

auto-immune systemic disease and the fact that the MXT wasn't working properly.

 

Does prednisone cause muscle cramps, I have noticed that my hands and feet get

cramped more often than usual.  I am definetely going to try something like

Humira, sounds like its working wonders for others. 

 

Thanks

Ginger in MD

[Guest guest]

Krissy and group;

Congrats krissy. Children are so rewarding and yet so exhausting. I

just had my second grandson he is about 4 weeks old now. I think

having kids is great but having grandkids is the best lol.

I can't imagine taking care of a kid with RA. I wasnt diagnosed till

my kids was raised. I see a lot of people here have kids at home and

they have RA. Not one complaint. Having grandkids is like someone

having the kids for you haaaaaaaaaaa. Good luck sweetheart. Yes we

have RA and RA don't have us.

gentle kind hugs

Clora

>

[Guest guest]

Ginger - I second Lori's response. I'm nearly 33, diagnosed with RA

at 31. I refuse steroids, mostly because of the long term effects

(and truthfully, because of the short term too) but also because we

so many other options available to us, as well. I started on MTX, but

didn't get good results until my doctor and I decided together to add

in Remicade. Talking to your Rheumatologist about all your options is

the best thing you can do for yourself. I can tell you that while it

didn't seem that MTX didn't do much for me alone, now that I combine

it with Remicade if I miss an MTX dose I feel miserable. We really do

have options other than steroids!

Best of luck. And stick with this group. Yes, there are a bunch of

us " youngins " here, but the wiser people have so much to teach us

too. Great group to seek support from!

>

> Hello! I'm also a 31 year old female, so I know what your going

through. If the Methotrexate isn't working, you should talk to your

doctor about trying one of the Biologics (Enbrel, Humira, etc). I

needed Humira added to the Methotrexate in order to get some real

pain relief. As for the prednisone, that's a high dose and your

doctor isn't going to let you keep it that high. Also, prednisone

isn't going to put your RA into remission, just treat the symptoms.

I was initially put on a Medrol Dosepak (another type of steroid) and

boy did I feel great once that kicked in! But once it wore off, all

of my symptoms returned. As a young women, you don't want to be on

prednisone because it causes osteoporosis. My doctor always stressed

that I needed to take calcium supplements while on the prednisone.

Once I added the Humira, I was able to get off of the prednisone and

I want to stay off. I don't think you can take prednisone while

pregnant either. As for the methotrexate, my rheumatologist told me

I'd need to stop it for at least three months before attempting to

conceive. I already have two children, so I've decided to not have

any more because I can't come off of these medications and still be

able to care for the children I already have.

> Lori

> http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

> http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ginger and Group:

I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

it!

The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

before.

The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

company soon!!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hey , I'm and have just started the " band wagon "   waiting on insurance

right now as well.

katie from VA

From: paquet16 <paquet16@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM

Ginger and Group:

I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

it!

The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

before.

The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

company soon!!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi , nice to meet another in the Group!!!

 

I wrote a three page appeal letter and my doctor has been very helpful also.  I

have been denied twice and with all hope this time I am granted!  Keep up the

fight!  I am

From: paquet16 <paquet16 (DOT) com>

Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

@gro ups.com

Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM

Ginger and Group:

I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

it!

The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

before.

The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

company soon!!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi group!  So its been awhile since my last post. After a month of fighting for

Enbrel, I found out yesterday I was finally approved!!! I sent in my

prescription today and should start the shots next week!  I can't tell you how

good I feel! I won! I won over the insurance company!  It pays to fight!!  If

anyone is having to fight - stay strong!  You can do it just like I did!  You

know what will help your body - don't give up!! 

 

It is bitter sweet....I am still afraid of the shots but I am so happy I am able

to have the drug!  I will let everyone know when I start the shots.  I hope it

works as well as it has for some of you!  I have gained 8lbs in the last 2.5

months from the steroids!  I am ready to shed the weight and start feeling good!

 

Take care,

 

 

From: paquet16 <paquet16@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM

Ginger and Group:

I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

it!

The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

before.

The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

company soon!!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hooray!  That is such good news!  For me, Enbrel started working within a week

and I hope you have the same luck.

[ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

@gro ups.com

Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM

Ginger and Group:

I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

it!

The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

before.

The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

company soon!!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am so happy for you. I know the weight gain sucks. I am fighting for a new

knee myself. With the doctors they say I am too young to get a knee replacement,

but my knee is bone to bone. I am  34 and have two children.  If I don't get

this new knee I will end up in a wheel chair. I am not going to lie the shots

hurt. I have been on them for 4 years now, but you get used to it. Good Luck

Hun!

From: paquet16 <paquet16 (DOT) com>

Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

@gro ups.com

Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM

Ginger and Group:

I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

it!

The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

before.

The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

company soon!!

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Green wrote:

Does prednisone cause muscle cramps

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Y-E-S!

I take 1 potassium pill with supper and voila, crampies alllll gone

alllll night.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[Guest guest]

hi leticia, yes weight gain sux but in the long run u have to do what's right

for u. i had two total knee replacements at the age of 17 & i'm still hanging in

there. u know the knee replacements now r so much more advanced than when i was

younger.

so if i was u i would consider the surgery while u r still young rather than

older..

god bless,melyndagamez

[ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

@gro ups.com

Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM

Ginger and Group:

I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

it!

The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

before.

The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

company soon!!

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[Guest guest]

Yeah, , I'm so happy for you!!!! They have the Enbrel Pen, if you

don't like the shot. It's much easier, call your pharmacy, if its not

too late. Good luck, Tawny

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> From: paquet16 paquet16@...

> Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

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> Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM

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> Ginger and Group:

>

> I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

> I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

> supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

> my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

> want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

> written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

> great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

> it!

>

> The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

> cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

> through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

> process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

> problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

> dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

> their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

>

> I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

> doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

> before.

>

> The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

> will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

> changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

> this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

>

> Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

> company soon!!

>

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[Guest guest]

I will be taking the auto-injector pen shot (50mg) once a week.  I am so excited

to start feeling better!!!

Thanks,

From: tdianaok <tdianaok@...>

Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 9:54 PM

Yeah, , I'm so happy for you!!!! They have the Enbrel Pen, if you

don't like the shot. It's much easier, call your pharmacy, if its not

too late. Good luck, Tawny

>

> From: paquet16 paquet16@...

> Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

> @gro ups.com

> Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM

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> Ginger and Group:

>

> I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

> I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

> supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

> my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

> want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

> written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

> great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

> it!

>

> The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

> cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

> through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

> process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

> problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

> dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

> their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

>

> I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

> doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

> before.

>

> The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

> will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

> changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

> this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

>

> Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

> company soon!!

>

>

>

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks Melynda

Wow 17. That is young. I want a new knee so bad. I miss dancing and shopping and

just living pain free.

From: paquet16 <paquet16 (DOT) com>

Subject: [ ] Re: Young female: Having a hard time

@gro ups.com

Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 3:24 PM

Ginger and Group:

I was recently diagnosed in August and I am 30. I am very active and

I feel your pain (literally and for being young with RA!). I was

supposed to start Enbrel 9/3/08 and that didn't happen because of

my " wonderful " insurance company. Due to my age, my rheumy doesn't

want me to go on Mtx. I have been denied twice and submitted my

written appeal today. I hope it helps! I am a paralegal with a

great law firm and I have the backing of my firm for help if I need

it!

The insurance company wants me to try Mtx first before they will

cover a percentage of the cost. I know many of you have been going

through these insurance hoops for years - I am just learning the

process. Before being diagnosed, I have not had any medical

problems. I find it appalling that the insurance companies can

dictate what they will cover, even if your doctor is not in favor of

their recommendation. Everything is based on $$$!!!!!

I have been taking 10mg of Prednisone of the last two weeks and I am

doing ok. I still have some stiffness but it is better than I was

before.

The insurance company does not know who they are dealing with! I

will do everything I can to feel 100% again. Everyone says Enbrel

changed their life, I want my life back!! I have only been battling

this disease for 2 months but I want my life back!

Take care everyone and I hope to report good news with my insurance

company soon!!

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