Guest guest Posted July 29, 2005 Report Share Posted July 29, 2005 I was diagnosed in June 04 with RA. They started me immediately on methatrexate, prednisone and folic acid and sent me to a specialist. The doctor got me approved and I started taking Remicade infusions in November 04. I have had a great amount of relief from the swelling and pain after about the 4th treatment. They now last at least 6 weeks to 7 weeks before the pain comes back and I know it is time for another treatment. Now for the questions, since starting on the remicade I have had two cysts come up on my thyroid and had to have the thyroid removed due to the cyst causing breathing and swallowing problems. This surgery was done in May 05. Now they have sent me back to the general surgeon because of pains in the upper abdominal on the right side. He is sending me for a ultrasound on my gallbladder on Tuesday. I was taken off prednisone about 3 months ago and have had my methatrexate reduced to 3 pills a week due to high liver enzymes. It took 4 months to get the enzymes back to normal. Has anyone else seemed to have any problems like this? Thanks Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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