Mobic

November 1, 2004

Hi,

I went to Rheumy the 1st time in February. Although RA factor test shows

negative, he's

> pretty sure I have RA. >

I was given the standard tests for RA from 1999-2004, always negative. I

sure did have pain in my hands and feet though, redness, inflammation, let

alone the " tired all the time " feeling. I was given a newer test, CCP, in

May 2004. It is much more sensitive and I came back positive.

Tried Vioxx for a month, Celebrex and now

> he's put me on Mobic. Took it for the first time today. Has

> anyone tried that? I know its a NSAID. After NSAIDs, whats next?>

I opted for antibiotic therapy in June I was on Prednisone and Lodene at

the time. I am off of everything now. When the weather gets damp or I get

hormonal, I can have some pain so I take a Lodene or 800mg Ibuprofen, but

it is on a one or two time thing and then I stop.

> My whole body is aching all over.>

I have had that too for so long. It hurts a lot! I so feel for you.

<I know there are flare ups I hear everyone talking about.

> How often do they come and go?>

I think since being on antibiotic therapy I have had a couple of small

flares, but they went away and were nothing like the pain I had prior to

going on antibiotic therapy. I guess I am one of the lucky one because so

far it is working for me. Just hope it continues.

> He said RA may not show up in the blood work for awhile even if I

> have it. IS that the case with any of you? >

Yes, as I said above, that is what happened to me.

< Also my hubby keeps saying I should exercise.>

I use a recumbent bike because I have osteoarthritis in my knees so a

treadmill, etc is bad for me.

< I'm so exhausted and aching all over will it help or hurt? >

Exercise not overdone will help a lot.

I plan to get one in December as a Christmas present to me.

Take care,

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