Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from Angela at MyRACentral.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/38356 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/38356/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/38356 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/38356/43337/cele Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:27:14 -0400 Angela My rheumatologist wanted me to try taking Celebrex as needed for pain, or could take it twice a day if I needed to. We had a very rainy and cold spring, so I was having more stiffness than usual. I began taking the Celebrex and after a month of taking it I was in so much pain, that it seemed like I was a having a flare. My morning stiffness was lasting for hours and fatigue was unbearable. I could not sleep well because of the pain. I quit... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/38356/43337/cele http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/38356/43328/med Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:50:52 -0400 Angela I am 29, soon to turn 30. I have had symptoms present for over 3 years and was finally diagnosed almost 1 year ago now. My physician first treated me with Prednisone to knock down the inflammation. Then she put me on Methotrexate and started tapering the prednisone, as the prednisone decreased my symptoms exacerbated. So, then she increased the prednisone again and then started me on Enbrel. Since starting the Enbrel 50mg every week I feel... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/38356/43328/med