Information and opinions on Rheumatoid Arthritis from lisad 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/97029 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/97029/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/97029 http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/97029/49550/medi Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:31:17 -0000 lisad I am 32 years old and have been diagnosed with RA just at the begining of this year.  I also have heart disease and some kidney problems from the RA meds I was on: methotrexate and arava and mobic.  Is there any other medication that I can take that won't interfer with my heart condition?  My rheumy is concerned and doesn't know what to do with me......but I am starting to get worse and need something besides just pain... http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/97029/49550/medi http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/97029/38532/immu Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:10:09 -0000 lisad Does RA weaken your immune system...I know the medications can, as I am taking Arava. But I have got an exteremely bad head cold/sinus infection and dont know if I should have it treated with a doctor or just continue to let it work itself out??  I am kind of new to this whole RA thing.  Thanks. http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/97029/38532/immu http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/97029/34021/meth Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:47:03 -0000 lisad I am on my 6th week of methotrexate and the doctor had said that the side effects should only last a few weeks to a month.  I am still sickly.....very tired and achy like I miss at least 2 days a week of work and upset stomach.  Does this feeling ever go away????  http://www.healthcentral.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/c/97029/34021/meth