Information and opinions on health from Debs at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1111/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1111/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/1111/index http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/1111/21377/normal Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:10:00 -0400 Debs Hi everyone,I was diagnosed with R/A 3 years ago, and after all the treatment and meds I now find myself in even more pain than ever. I am working my way up to 20mgs Methotrexate in the usual weekly fashion. At present I am taking 12.5mgs via subcut injection, however after my last 2 jabs, I found my pain increasing severely - even in areas that had never been affected before. I had my jab on Wednesday last, and I have not been able to get out... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/1111/21377/normal http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/1111/16027/inspi Wed, 07 Nov 2007 15:52:00 -0500 Debs Hi everyone. I'm so glad to have found this website! It's such a relief to know that you have all probably been through every emotion I am griping about right now! I cannot cope with my life. I am so in pain everyday of my life, every part of my body is screaming at me. All of my fingers are so swollen, throbbing and disfigured, (they won't even allow the most basic activities of daily living,... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/1111/16027/inspi http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/1111/14491/amd Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:54:00 -0400 Debs I have had R/A for two years. I am 43 year old female.Started Sulphasalazine treatment, now taking 2 grams per day. for the past two years. Blood test results were erratic after commencing the DMARD treatment. Developed anaemia (two months later) Folic acid, vitamin B12 and Ferrous sulphate were prescribed on daily basis. Then had low potassium.  Pain worsening on a daily basis. Last hospital appointment August... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/1111/14491/amd