Guest guest Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Thank you all for your support. I have been doing research and that is exactly what I have found...that it is important to be treated early. I feel very overwhelmed right now and it's all I can think about. I hope I get some answers when my test results come back. Seeing Dr. again on April 1, Thanks, > > Hi - > > Welcome home. Pull up a chair by the fire. > > I was scared too about all of the side effects. I think most of us were. I tell you this- I would NOT give up my MTX for anything. Without it, my pain levels are horrid. In the beginning I dithered about it, but came to the conclusion that the worst case senario for me would be to have a lot of pain-filled years. I'd rather have the relief for less years if faced with that choice. The % liklihood that you will have any issues is pretty small I believe. > > I recently had to come off of my MTX for a surgery. BOY oh BOY > did I know how much it had been helping me then! I can't speak to the Plaquinel, but many people take it in here and will tell you about their experience I am sure. > > Read all you can about the disease and get feedback. But just remember that your reaction to various meds will be unique to you. We are all different which is why there are different meds. > > Good luck and welcome! > > in SC > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 We all know how that is- I think we were all in your position at the beginning. Try your best to get calm inside yourself and learn all you can. You can learn to be a warrior and not a victim of this disease. Find a good Rheumatologist. Know that we are here and does her dead-level best to keep giving us the newest info out there too. Gentle hugs-- in SC Thank you all for your support. I have been doing research and that is exactly what I have found...that it is important to be treated early. I feel very overwhelmed right now and it's all I can think about. I hope I get some answers when my test results come back. Seeing Dr. again on April 1, Thanks, > > Hi - > > Welcome home. Pull up a chair by the fire. > > I was scared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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