Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Leflunomide"

Ching Chan

posted 09/05/2009, comments (6)

To lose the joy of eating...

I am currently taking methotrexate. At first, I would experience an ulcer here or there. Usually I'll get an ulcer in my mouth. Lately, its been increasing in severity. Currently I have 5 ulcers on my tongue and one on my lip. It hurts, to say the least. My tongue looks so dreadful, like its decaying. My doctor says its a common side... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/19/2009, comments (13)

Liver problems due to med.'s

Hello Everyone! Just found out that my liver enzymes are through the roof. The Dr. thinks it's because of the med.'s but they are not sure so I'm going for more blood work 03/25. Has anyone else encountered this problem due to RA med.'s?

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posted 02/14/2009, comments (3)

thank you all so very much!

I just wanted to thank each and every one of you that have come to my aid. I do not know what I would do with out all of you! :) Taking these drugs are scary, and we have each other to take them and share our stories of hope, and our fears. This is our life and I really understand that. Some day when I go to the RA doctor I will not cry when I get... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/27/2008, comments (10)

Does it get better?

I have been living with RA for almost 2 years. It seems that everything we have tried is not working. I was on Methotrexate for over a year and have recently switched to Leflunomide. Things have gotten worse but my doctor told me it would get worse first. If this doesn't work I qualify for injections. The pain in... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/18/2008, comments (2)

Flare Days

blah blah blah....is usually the emotion I feel on these days. I've been doing this for almost a year, kinda wishing I never quit breast feeding! lol. I worry soooo very much about the effect my "disease" will cause on my two wonderful, bright and charming boys. I also wonder if its going to be the demise of my relationship. Hmmm....I sure have to... Read more Chevron

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