Just checking in :)

By Jenny2008 Saturday, May 09, 2009

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Hi All,

It has been a long while since I've been here so I thought I'd check in. Things are going pretty good for the most part. I had a minor setback in March when I caught a bad cold (after going home to WA for a visit) and had to stop my Humira and Methotrexate for a couple weeks. I sure noticed a difference, the swelling/pain/stiffness came on quickly. But I'm back on the meds now and feeling much better. I've been trying to exercise better and keep that up. I'm looking forward to the Arthritis Walk May 30th! I hope everyone is doing ok and feeling the best they can.

((HUGS)) and hang in there!

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Brad, Health Guide

5/ 9/09 11:14pm

Glad to hear some good news! Sorry about the cold, but it sounds like you bounced back pretty quick! Enjoy the Arthritis walk! Thanks for posting!

Brad

Michele (Miki) Gordon

5/11/09 2:12pm

Hi back, Jenny... I too am new to this RA... am also on Humira, and noticed that you are also on the methotrexate as well... I'm wondering if that would help me too... I continue to have swelling and pain in one knee, both ankles and now my wrists again, as I am trying to come off the prednisone... am down to 5mg a day right now... (Was on 10mg for almost the 2 years since I've been diagnosed with this RA!! I'm hoping to get off the prednisone, as it has caused a big weight gain for me... but I don't like the symptoms coming back, and am hoping it is a temporary thing...

I'm also going to see a Naturopathic doctor tomorrow, to see if there is more I can do in that way... she believes strongly in the gastro-intestinal tract having a big part in this... makes sense to me, as I had a severe food poisoning episode right before my RA symptoms began... she's the first one to take that seriously! Anyway, it will be great staying in touch here...

Miki G.

Just checking in :)

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