Thursday, May 31, 2012

AudreyBee's Posts

RA meds caused lower immune system

Diagnosed in August 2007 with RA I was immediately put on Methotrexate, Celebrex and Lyrica.  In January 2008 I began Humira injections 1 every 2 weeks.  Well, on Sept. 12 I developed pain in my left elbow which I thought was an RA flare up, but the next day it was about 3" red hot circle around my elbow.  I went to the local... Read moreChevron

Remicade treatments?

After being diagnosed late August of 2007, things have really been going down hill.  I'm going to a rheumatologist now, I'm on 6 (2.5mg) mtx once a week, one folic acid daily, 2 Celebrex 200 mg daily, Lyrica 75 mg once daily (for neuropathic pain in my feet and legs) in addition to all my 'regular' rx's like sythroid,... Read moreChevron

Methotrexate

My rheumatologist started me on methotrexate 10 mg once a week and folic acid tablets.  I took my first dose this a.m.  So far I only have a headache but I really think it's sinus.  Anyone out there taking this?