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Wednesday, November, 25, 2009
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I've got the methotrexate blues

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trying to master ra so I can enjoy those I value

My loves include my 16-year-old daughter, a patient and loving...

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Sunday, March 01, 2009
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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 eat and within 20 minutes it's diarhea time. I had to stop at a Krispy Kreme doughnut place to run into the bathroom yesterday after trying to grocery shop! Lovely!!! Wouldn't you like to date me now?? ha

 

I know there's more to existing in this life than merely existing. Do these side effects of wanting to sleep around the clock and not being able to function gastrointestinally subside with time? In the meantime, I hope your week ahead is a good one both physically as well as emotionally.

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