When you can't take your RA medicine

By kfranz Thursday, October 13, 2011

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Hello everyone! Seperation from hubby, working full-time, second move in 6 months, taking care of my special needs child and been so incredibly sick. I have bacterial infection, thrush (has anyone else got this) and am unable to take my RA meds. Needless to say I am miserable! The Dr did give me pain medicine which helps some. Home today because I picked up a tummy bug. I am lucky I still have a job. Sorry I am so whiny, just got my internet hooked back up and needed to hear from you who understand what I am going through. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I hope you are all having a blessed day!

Smiles~

Kim

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wonderwoman

10/14/11 4:56am

So sorry to hear this. I too had a divorce and a special needs son. All I can say is try to take each moment as it comes and keep in touch with supportive friends

V, Health Guide

10/14/11 9:01pm

So sorry you are in this rough patch. Hope the tummy bug leave soon...very soon!!! How long til you can get back on your RA meds, sweetie?

Merely Me, Health Guide

10/15/11 9:25pm

Hello Kim!

I have a special needs son as well...he has autism. I don't have RA but I do have MS and I took prednisone for a flare up and I think now I have thrush. My doctor gave me Nystatin to swish and swallow and it is helping some but not enough. It is quite painful indeed. I have never had this before in my life. Evidently stress can help this come on and also hormones and/or a weakened immune system Wonderful!

I am glad to have someone to commiserate with.

Hope you feel better soon. I may have to go back to the doctor if this doesn't go away soon.

hcastillo

10/15/11 10:25pm

Just posted something myself about feeling like crap and I don't have all the extra issues you have. My kids don't have special needs, although I have 15 who do in my class this year, and my husband is still around. That being said you have every right to whine. I am on my meds and feel like crap right now. I can't imagine being off them like you are. Hang in there. You have a lot going on but ass with most of us with RA we are strong and will carry on. You are not alone:)

Lene Andersen, Health Guide

10/19/11 9:35pm

oh, no! you really are having a horrible time, aren't you? I have thrush, but it's no picnic. Who is treating it - your doctor or your dentist? Someone I know had thrush and her PCP was having a rough time getting it under control. She went to see her dentist who prescribed something else (I'm sorry, don't remember what) and that helped.

I was wondering - would it be possible for you to see a licensed doctor of naturopathic medicine? Sometimes they can help stabilize your general health, reducing side effects.

I'm sorry you're having such a rough time, but I'm awfully glad to see your name on the site again.

When you can't take your RA medicine

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