Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Switching to Humira

Hello, My Rheumy is switching me from Enbrel to Humira.  I take my first does tonight.  I'm not really worried about it, but like a lot of you on this site, I'm worried about weight gain.  I didn't gain any weight with Enbrel, but I've read that some gained weight on Humira.  I am only 5'2 and can't afford to gain any... Read moreChevron

Arthritis Walk

Yesterday, 4/25/09, I participated in the 2009 National Arthritis Walk in Fenton, Michigan.  I brought my own team, named "Team RA".  It was a great expereince and it felt wonderful that I was proactive in taking steps to do my part in raising awareness to fight for a cure for RA.   There were only 10 of us in my team this... Read moreChevron

Diet Pills & RA

Does anyone know if it's ok to take Diet Pills while on Mtx or any of the other RA drugs? I find that I am hungry a lot, so I want something to curb my appetite and maybe increase my metabolism. Thanks for all your input!

Methotrexate, anything good about this drug?

Hello, I finally had my appt with the new Rheumy and what a difference between this one and the last one.  She really listened to me and thoroughly examined me with more blood work, xrays etc.   Without having to send me off to a bunch of other doctors, she said immediately that I have Inflamatory Arthritis.  She said she... Read moreChevron

Thoughts About My RA

 Thoughts About My RA   My hands hurt and my fingers ache, For the life of me I just can't shake, This feeling of fear clinging to me Like dirty ole' bark on a tree. It's fear of the unknown And what's worse... Fear of the known   My anxiety sometimes turns to panic, I think and think until I become frantic Sometimes I... Read moreChevron

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