Re: Doing well on the mtx injection

[Guest guest]

Hi

I also take MTX injections. Was a little difficult at first to give myself the

shots but I started the Humira shots at the same time. I no longer have those

awful side effects so in my case switching was the best thing I could have done.

Vicki

Iowa

Looking for understanding Friends

[Guest guest]

Vicki,

Glad the mtx injecion is working for you too. I'm also on Humira,

Tawny

>

> Hi

> I also take MTX injections. Was a little difficult at first to give

myself the shots but I started the Humira shots at the same time. I no

longer have those awful side effects so in my case switching was the

best thing I could have done.

> Vicki

> Iowa

> Looking for understanding Friends

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny,

I don't have any info to help. Sorry. I did want to tell you I'm

glad the MTX injections are so much better for you and the pain is

some better.

God bless,

Shirley

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I am doing so much better since changing over to the mtx

injections.

> Its so hard to live with the awful side effects each week. So, if

> anyone is taking the mtx pills, and having the horrible effects,

talk to

> your doctor about the injections, so much better.

>

> I took it Sunday night, I got up no sickness. I didn't quite have

the

> fatigue I usually do either. Today, my fatigue is way down, and my

> joints feel a little better too. So, something to think about.

>

> Now, my problem is a heel spur. I'm in so much pain, I don't know

what

> to do. I am going to the foot doc, but I know he isn't going to do

> much. I know someone who's had surgery, and she is still in

pain. I'm

> doing foot exercise, rest, ice, all that good stuff, just no

relief. If

> anyone has any help ideas for me, I'm listening.

>

> So, just thought I would give you all a heads up with the mtx. I

know

> its not easy for some to give the shot, but to feel better is so

worth

> it.

>

> I hope you all have a good night, and less pain as time goes by.

Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Tawny - This is such good news and encouraging to me. I'm on a low

dose of MTX as I bridge off the Prednisone and I can already see it's

going to cause me some issues. The option of doing the injections is

one I can certainly live with, particularly if it means minimal side

effects.

As for the feet, having a couple pretty bad feet myself that have

caused me pain long before RA was in the picture and have only gotten

worse since, I can identify with how you are feeling. I pray you

find relief for the bone spur issue and will say a prayer that you do.

Bob

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I am doing so much better since changing over to the mtx

injections.

> Its so hard to live with the awful side effects each week. So, if

> anyone is taking the mtx pills, and having the horrible effects,

talk to

> your doctor about the injections, so much better.

>

> I took it Sunday night, I got up no sickness. I didn't quite have

the

> fatigue I usually do either. Today, my fatigue is way down, and my

> joints feel a little better too. So, something to think about.

>

> Now, my problem is a heel spur. I'm in so much pain, I don't know

what

> to do. I am going to the foot doc, but I know he isn't going to do

> much. I know someone who's had surgery, and she is still in pain.

I'm

> doing foot exercise, rest, ice, all that good stuff, just no

relief. If

> anyone has any help ideas for me, I'm listening.

>

> So, just thought I would give you all a heads up with the mtx. I

know

> its not easy for some to give the shot, but to feel better is so

worth

> it.

>

> I hope you all have a good night, and less pain as time goes by.

Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tawny

This may sound bizare and I couldn't tell you why it works, because

it's bone I know, but i've known 3 people who've had great success

with using Glucosamine and Chrondotin for their heels spurs. One of

those people dodged surgery, that was the only suggestion given to

them by a Doc at the time.

Start on the high dose they suggest as for use with Osteo (if your

Doc allows you a higher dose than on the label go for it) and then as

you feel the benefits you can go onto the maintenance dose (and it's

cheaper) or even just completely stop - which happened in all 3

cases - that they no longer need anything.

Just a suggestion - I haven't personally had them, nor did any of

these people suffer RA - it was my sister, ex husband and a friend.

After we found it worked with one I passed the advice on to the other

2 - I was pretty amazed at the results. Before they were all

guzzling NSAIDS - and still often in pain.

I hope you find what works for you.

>

>

> Hi,

>

> I am doing so much better since changing over to the mtx

injections.

> Its so hard to live with the awful side effects each week. So, if

> anyone is taking the mtx pills, and having the horrible effects,

talk to

> your doctor about the injections, so much better.

>

> I took it Sunday night, I got up no sickness. I didn't quite have

the

> fatigue I usually do either. Today, my fatigue is way down, and my

> joints feel a little better too. So, something to think about.

>

> Now, my problem is a heel spur. I'm in so much pain, I don't know

what

> to do. I am going to the foot doc, but I know he isn't going to do

> much. I know someone who's had surgery, and she is still in pain.

I'm

> doing foot exercise, rest, ice, all that good stuff, just no

relief. If

> anyone has any help ideas for me, I'm listening.

>

> So, just thought I would give you all a heads up with the mtx. I

know

> its not easy for some to give the shot, but to feel better is so

worth

> it.

>

> I hope you all have a good night, and less pain as time goes by.

Tawny

>

[Guest guest]

Vickey and group;

Either we have two Vickies or I just sent the welcome greeting to

the wrong person cause I just sent you one. Hmmmmm.. Well welcome to

our humble group dear.. O I see you sent another post lol. silly me

gentle hugs

Clora

> Hi

> I also take MTX injections. Was a little difficult at first to

give myself the shots but I started the Humira shots at the same

time. I no longer have those awful side effects so in my case

switching was the best thing I could have done.

> Vicki

> Iowa

> Looking for understanding Friends

>

>

[Guest guest]

Bob,

You might ask the doc at your next visit. For some reason, and I'm

kind of scared to keep talking about it,(don't want to jinx it,) I

have more energy, and the fatigue is so way down.

Now, with all this energy, can't do much for this old heel of mine.

I have RA so bad in my feet, and so painful. When I first get up, it

takes my feet awhile to start working. I did get that boot today,

and I can walk a little better, just awkward.

You have a great night, Tawny

>

> Tawny - This is such good news and encouraging to me. I'm on a low

> dose of MTX as I bridge off the Prednisone and I can already see

it's

> going to cause me some issues. The option of doing the injections

is

> one I can certainly live with, particularly if it means minimal

side

> effects.

> As for the feet, having a couple pretty bad feet myself that have

> caused me pain long before RA was in the picture and have only

gotten

> worse since, I can identify with how you are feeling. I pray you

> find relief for the bone spur issue and will say a prayer that you

do.

> Bob

>

[Guest guest]

,

I have a book about different meds and remedies, and I read where

Glucosamine and Chrondotin causes high blood pressure. I thought

about taking it before, but then I read that, so kind of scared me

off, I have bp problems.

I will talk to my doctor though, and what she has to say. The last

time I went to the doc, my bp was up, and she said, " what, you went

off your bp med?! "

Anywho, thanks for posting, I do appreciate your kindness. Tawny

>

>

> Hi Tawny

>

> This may sound bizare and I couldn't tell you why it works, because

> it's bone I know, but i've known 3 people who've had great success

> with using Glucosamine and Chrondotin for their heels spurs. One

of

> those people dodged surgery, that was the only suggestion given to

> them by a Doc at the time.

>

> Start on the high dose they suggest as for use with Osteo (if your

> Doc allows you a higher dose than on the label go for it) and then

as

> you feel the benefits you can go onto the maintenance dose (and

it's

> cheaper) or even just completely stop - which happened in all 3

> cases - that they no longer need anything.

>

> Just a suggestion - I haven't personally had them, nor did any of

> these people suffer RA - it was my sister, ex husband and a friend.

> After we found it worked with one I passed the advice on to the

other

> 2 - I was pretty amazed at the results. Before they were all

> guzzling NSAIDS - and still often in pain.

>

> I hope you find what works for you.

>

>

>