I've been doing this whole RA thing for almost 3 years now. Labs are always normal. I"m taking plaquenil, ultram and as of last week arava. I had a bad few days about 10 days ago, woke up and could not move. Hubby had to get me to an upright position just to go pee. I was unable to move my entire right side for 4 days, left side hurting too but... Read more
Friday I woke up in the worst pain ever. My husband had to get me out and back into bed. Today is Tuesday and I still cannot move my right arm without absolute ripping, tearing pain. This must be how it feels to be shot at close range directly in my shoulders and elbows. It feels as if the bones and muscles have been broken, torn and shattered. My... Read more
I have researched this in several places and none absolutely confirm this. It is a DMARD and suggests that it is included in the family of immune suppresants but then every ad goes straight into talking about methotrexate and the other chemo type drugs. So is it?
Anyone else have the feeling you've been dragged across the pavement? For about a week now my elbows and knees literally feel as if I've been in a bike wreck or wiped out on the pavement. There's no physical damage nor visable damage or marks. But the feeling is there, the can't straighten or bend abrasion sensation. I keep looking for marks but... Read more
We've all read Murphy's laws on life but i think ra has its own laws. Every time I have a few good days I start to plan for the weekend or maybe a walk at the park or shopping. It never fails I will end up in extreme pain the next day. It's as if ra is telling me that I will never enjoy the things I used to, not if it can help it. When I do... Read more
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