I am so anticipating warmer weather, as many of you. But I took a good look at myself today. Sadness hit when I saw the rampage that I've created trying to feel good with meds but forgetting the importance of keeping physically active. How are you coping with the impending nice weather if your body has become unattractive since last summer? What... Read more
Okay noone's RA life is perfect nor is it a carbon copy of someone elses. But if any of you are sick from the methotrexate and are contemplating going off of it, please know that it may be a very positive change for you. I feel so much better. Yes, my fingers are swelling and painful but that is incredibly better than being confined to bed all... Read more
I just can't live with this nausea, numbness, dizziness, and incredible fatigue from the methotrexate. So many of you guys have had some success after a period of adjustment but after five weeks, I'm just getting sicker. I am up to 12.5 mg per week; I don't know if that's high or low but evidently it's too high for me.
How does your body... Read more
Have any of you experienced severe numbness and tingling in your fingers following Methotrexate? Maybe I'm just a bit of a nut but it's driving me absolutely crazy. I'm wondering just how common this side effect is. Or is it just another symptom of RA?
It's about five good days, five bad days, five good days....wrap it all up in the... Read more
Of all the burdens RA sufferers bear, playing the "medication roulette" is at the top. Many of you are generous enough to share the good, bad and ugly experiences you've had taking various meds. Thanks because I've learned more from you than from my doctor.
So now I'm on my third week of methotrexate. It's also my third weekend in bed. I... Read more
