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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, March 10 2013
The Flare.
It's been going on and on. I went to see my Rheum and she increased my dose of methotrexate. That didn't work, so she put me on prednisone.
And just to make matters worse, I was sick, stressed out and off Enbrel for a couple of weeks.
So I've been back on all meds, no longer sick, less stress in... Read more
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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, February 17 2013
Hi All,
Okay, maybe not lions, tigers and bears... but at times, it certainly feels like I'm walking through a forest filled with unseen perils.
There I was; strolling down my safe and well ordered forest path, when all of a sudden stress jumped out from behind a tree, a virus slid out from behind some rocks, and the wind... Read more
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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday, March 09 2012
Hello,
My brain is arguing with itself. I'm taking Methotrexate (injectable) and Enbrel. Things were going along swimmingly. I was feeling better, not nearly as stiff, I was feeling really positive about everything. And then....
And then, The Flare. I'm working through it, but it's discouraging to say the least. I have no idea... Read more
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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday, September 09 2011
Hi,
I've been away for a while. Not because I wanted to be.... but because of hurricane Irene. She knocked out the power for 9 really long days, and the phone and Internet for several more on top of that.
As has been mentioned here on several occasions, weather changes and hot weather can make RA a bit more miserable. I can attest to that.... Read more
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Ish on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Friday, August 26 2011
Hi,
I was wondering how you strike a balance.
I exercise daily. And although it annoys me to do it, I've modified my exercise routine to placate the RA. But always in the back of my mind is the worry that I'm doing more damage to my joints. But if I don't exercise, then my bones and heart will suffer.
Plus the... Read more
