Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from YellowRose22 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/749316 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/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/749316 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/73040/alt Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:12:42 -0400 YellowRose22 I know I have read several posts on here where others are trying other things besides the darn harsh medications they want to prescibe to SLOW ra down. But right now for me the side effects to those medications are worse then the disease. I am now looking into alternative ways to fight RA and treat the simptoms? Any ideas and sugggestions are welcome. Thanks Laurie http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/73040/alt http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/72721/dep Fri, 29 May 2009 11:56:19 -0400 YellowRose22 I am beginning to wonder if my thyroid isnt a main culprit in so many of my problems. Lately, i am so depressed i can't see the light of day, and to be honest I DONT REALLY CARE. I cry at the drop of a hat, or realizing that I have no PASSION for anything in life. I wonder if people with children have it better because they have a reason to live. Even though I am newly married, we have no kids and to be honest death looks so good lately. All i... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/72721/dep http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/71444/fin Mon, 18 May 2009 16:59:12 -0400 YellowRose22 Well I made it through the wedding with all smiles. Leading up to it was oh so eventful, but I wont bore you with that. What I will bore you with, is what I find so many on here saying, and that is a Rheumy with no heart! Come on now, why are these guys even in business. I went for my check up with my Rheumy, i have a horrible rash, i asked him about it and he said are you taking pain pills, i said yes, he said that is what it is from. Come on ,... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/71444/fin http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/69061/lau Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:49:16 -0400 YellowRose22 To all those who have kept up with me and the onset of RA, the downs and the more downs, the emotions, the anger, the not knowing, you will be glad to know i am finally laughing. Laughing you say, well what else is there at this point. Let me explain what finally brought me to laughter. I am getting married saturday, the stress, the cancellation of two brides maids, the cake cancellation the hair cancellation, the pastor no show all was too... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/69061/lau http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/67289/moo Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:19:29 -0400 YellowRose22 I sware since being on prednisone I am one real b1tch.... That on top of planning a wedding and i want to tear everyone apart. Went to the rhuemy finally and put me on methotrexate, for which i am scared to death of. All the side effects, UGH!!! Is there anything to help with moods, that isnt a pill? Is there anything for RA that doesnt have serious side effects? http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/67289/moo http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/61953/care Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:05:08 -0500 YellowRose22 Being newly diagnosed with RA I wanted to be up front with my boss's. I clued them in on everything that has been happening and with the Dr's and treatment of RA. I asked if they would lower by hours to 8 instead of 9.25 and they agreed. Well this lasted ONE DAY. One boss got a bug up his butt and decided he wanted me here 9.25 hours, disregarding my situation, the pain and my request. This really upset me. Then it dawned on me, I am still an... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/61953/care http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/61220/pain Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:45:57 -0500 YellowRose22 Ok its been about a month since the RA started and with my last posts i have not yet started ra meds due to some other things that needed treatment. But my question at this point, is pain going to be a daily thing i have to live with, or does it subside at some point, and if so what point does it subside???? UGH! http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/61220/pain http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/61050/liv Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:52:41 -0500 YellowRose22 I had my first appointment with a dr on teusday. My RA factor is 599, and he had never seen one that high before, didnt really comment as to whether is it worse at that level, just that it confirms RA. Other problems going on such as Right lung pain, and severe chest rash, kept him from starting my on any meds for RA. I was frustrated with this, but I understand that RA meds lower the immune system , so I need to get rid of what is wrong and... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/61050/liv http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/59958/tet Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:18:16 -0500 YellowRose22 Ive done some research and I am finding that Tetracycline is another from of Treatment, does anyone have feedback or experience taking this and their results? http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/59958/tet http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/59243/que Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:43:51 -0500 YellowRose22 Hi just got my RF results its 599, cant see a dr till the 24th, but all the research i read leads to RA. Getting married and May and pray i will still be able to walk to isle. Thanks for a great site and so many inspirational and hope filling posts. The future is looking hopeful again after finding this site. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/749316/59243/que