Guest guest Posted May 8, 2010 Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Hello everyone, Two weeks after my last Remicade infusion I started to have a bad flare. My toes swelled up and my feet, ankles and knees became very painful. I went to my rheumy and he gave me a Cortisone shot in the arm and told me to stop taking the methotrexate and started me on Arava. Well, for two weeks my arthritis was better but oh my god, the side effects from the Arava were horrible - I was tired, nauseous and spent too much time running to the bathroom. When my feet starting hurting again I called and talked to him and he took me off of the Arava and gave me 4mgs of Prednisone 2x a day. I have to call him in a week and he says he wants to figure out what else we can do. My concern is that the Remicade is no longer working. He felt that it was the methotrexate but I am not so sure. I am to get another infusion in early June. Anyone take any other kinds of Dmards other than methotrexate or arava? Also, I dont really like taking the prednisone, but I have to function and I need to stand and walk all day (I am a teacher). Anyone have any difficulties with prednisone? Thank you so much for all your input. I read all your posts and you are all great. Maggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.