Guest guest Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Hi everyone - Does anyone on the board have anemia of chronic disease? I was diagnosed a few years ago after RA and this common in RA patients. It went away when my rheumy put me on injectable methotrexate and folic acid. Now, since I can't get the injectable metho it's back. The treatment is to treat the underlying disease, in this case the RA is not being adequately controlled--inflammation wise. It is my understanding that iron supplements/vitamins do not help this type of anemia. If anyone has any information on how they can keep this anemia condition under control, please let me know. My rheumy is running out of options with me. Prednisone + Plaquenil + Bextra + Humira. Remicade is out of the question since I can't take metho unless injected due to stomach problems (caused by RA meds.) Ibuprofens are out as well--bad allergic reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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