January 13, 2013 Orencia and weight loss or gain? One Chick asks: I have had RA for 18 years. (49 years old now) I was taking Enbrel injections, but had a psoriasis-like skin reaction and recurring infections, so I've been prescribed Orencia. My question is about side effects. My daughter gets married in June and [...]
Medication / Treatment Discussions
January 13, 2013 One Chick is asking for your feedback on medications while breast feeding: I am on Prednisone and hydroxychloroquine combo that's not working. I am thinking about going on Enbrel, however I am breast feeding and ideally would like to continue breastfeeding. She is 12 months old an very healthy. Would you be [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]