Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Imuran"

Sal B

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posted 11/24/2009, comments (0)

Imuran and prednisone

I've been on Imuran (25mg pd) for two weeks, alongside 7.5mg pd of Prednisone. As with the other DMARDs I've been on, I've got a thumping headache, and general feeling of being coshed, but it's much worse when I take the Prednisone. I take codeine & paracetamol to cope with the pain, and 10mg amatriptyline at night to get to sleep. I now... Read more Chevron

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Susan Stark

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posted 11/13/2009, comments (3)

A hard decision to make

For the last 4-5 years I have not been feeling well. Going to the doctor has become almost a given in my life. Pain pills, aching all over, headaches, calling in sick, depression and the general "why me" is a constant. I was diagnosed with RA, Sjogren's syndrome and Lupus about 6 months ago. Finally, a diagnosis that convinced me the... Read more Chevron

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rmoorejr

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posted 07/31/2009, comments (2)

amyloidosis

Something that people with severe RA can have. It's very rare. I have rheumatoid vasculitis which is also rare. Anyway my rheumatologist noticed my tongue is getting larger and he wants to test me for this. He does that by taking a biopsy of fat from my abdomen. Just thought this was something to share so you can... Read more Chevron

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KACK

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Was diaganosed 5 yrs. ago, had to stop working last June.

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posted 02/11/2009, comments (6)

Remicade

I have been on Remicade since August 08. I get it every 4 weeks. I would like to hear from others who are getting it or have gotten it in the past and how it worked for you. I am still in terrible pain every day and am looking for answers.

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HaveMercy

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38 years old, diagnosed with RA and Lupus at 36

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posted 11/05/2008, comments (9)

Starting Biologic Meds for RA / Lupus

I called my rheumy yesterday to tell of new pain that i am experiencing in the my shoulder and right hip. He currently has me taking imuran as i was allergic to methotrexate, but to no avail. As soon as he got my call yesterday, he set up an appointment for me to come in today to start a biologic med. I do not know which one yet,... Read more Chevron

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