I was diagnosed 7 years ago with RA and questioned Lupus. They have ruled out Lupus at this time and kept the RA diagnosis. I have been on predisone for the entire 7 years while the doctor tries to figure out a drug combination that works. I am currently on 9 tab per week of Methotrexate, folic acid,preidsone and recently was given oxaprozin 600 mg . I am in extreme pain daily. The doctor just says at the office visits that he doesn't feel that much inflammation. Then why do I hurt so bad? The crazy thing is that I live in Iowa and when I visit Texas I feel like a different person. The doctor doesn't think that the insurance company will pay for Humira, remicade etc due to my lack? of inflamation? So he keeps adding meds to the methotrexate and I never seem to get anywhere. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I might approach the Dr. about ideas that will decrease the pain I am in. I am about ready to pack it up and move to Texas where I get some relief. Any comments and or suggestions are welcomed. Take care. you can contact me at cindy_taylor77@msn.com
