Thursday, May 31, 2012

lisad's Posts

I need medication.....

I am 32 years old and have been diagnosed with RA just at the begining of this year.  I also have heart disease and some kidney problems from the RA meds I was on: methotrexate and arava and mobic.  Is there any other medication that I can take that won't interfer with my heart condition?  My rheumy is concerned and doesn't know... Read moreChevron

immune system....

Does RA weaken your immune system...I know the medications can, as I am taking Arava. But I have got an exteremely bad head cold/sinus infection and dont know if I should have it treated with a doctor or just continue to let it work itself out??  I am kind of new to this whole RA thing.  Thanks.

methotrexate

I am on my 6th week of methotrexate and the doctor had said that the side effects should only last a few weeks to a month.  I am still sickly.....very tired and achy like I miss at least 2 days a week of work and upset stomach.  Does this feeling ever go away????