January 8, 2013 One member has a question about frequency of Methotrexate and Enbrel dosage. Can you help?: I was wondering if anyone takes Methotrexate or Enbrel every other week instead of every week? I am feeling good but the side effects are terrible and I would like to start taking these meds biweekly. Thanks [...]
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January 6, 2013 One Chick wrote in: I am looking for some suggestions. I am at a total loss of what to do and am suffering so very badly. I was diagnosed in 2006 with RA, Fibro and Raynaud's phenomena when I was 30 years old. I thought this year was going to be a [...]
January 5, 2013 From a Chick: Help! I've got shingles for the third time in 8 months. It's more painful than the RA. Has anybody had the same problem? Or if anyone has had the vaccination? My rheumy said I can't get the vaccine... Can you help her out? Advice, input and experiences are greatly [...]
January 4, 2013 One of our Chicks wants some feedback on vitamins and supplements in your regime. She asks: What vitamins and supplements do you take a regular basis? Which ones would you recommend other Rheumatoid Arthritis (or other forms of Autoimmune Arthritis) patients use? Thanks in advance for your help in answering her questions (((pain-free [...]
January 4, 2013 One member wrote in: I have RA/Lupus/Scleraderma/Multiconnective tissue disease/Raynaud's/ILD and Lord knows what I forgot...I just stopped taking Fentanyl patches for pain. I was becoming an overly depressed zombie and was still in pain. Has anyone had any success with non-narcotic pain killers? I up for anything. The only things I take [...]
January 2, 2013 One Chick is looking for your advice on medication: My Rheumatologist recommended Methotrexate for my RA which I haven't started taking yet because I was waiting until after the holidays in case I have side effects...however she mentioned Plaquenil but she felt the Methotrexate is better for my RA. I am nervous [...]