Guest guest Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 I'm almost 43, have had P for 11 years and PA about 6. I was fortunate enough to have derm's that recognized it, immediately got me on biologics and was fortunate enough that my insurance will cover it. I started with Enbrel, and that took the PA away for the most part. Dr.'s wanted to see if they could clear my skin too, though (I had very deep plaques over about 30% of my body, including my face and bottoms of my feet--thick enough that I was taking a baking soda bath every other day to soften the scales so they could be scraped off...I swear it felt like living with huge scabs all over my body), so they switched me to Humira. I now inject once a week and am pain free and clear all but for one elbow and a couple of places in my scalp. Hang in there, there are some of us that are having great success in treatment. \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I was diagnosed a month ago with seronegative auto immune arthritis. My rheumatologist put me on sulfasalazene. I was supposed to double it at the beginning of this month, and get more blood work done. Well, by the end of Tuesday I had sores in my mouth/throat, so I didnt take it Wed. and called the doctor. I have an appt. next Friday to discuss her plan to put me on Methotrexate. I am worried about these medicines. I know I have heard several of you say you take this medicine, and I know the goal is to decrease how quickly my joints deteriorate, but the side effects listed on this drug are all the ones on the previous one, plus way more. I guess I need to hear from those of you who it works for what to expect. How am I going to feel on this potentially. I didnt realize how bad the effects of the Sulfasalazene were until this morning when my 2nd child said he preferred me being in his face about organization a bit to being on those pills. When I questioned it, he said he thought I had been sad and tired and even more sick then without them. The idea of lack of mobility is scary and the pain can be bad, and I know it is nothing compared to what it will be if it progresses. i guess I just need some encouragement. Thanks Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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