Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Methotrexate"

Kelly Young

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posted 11/21/2009, comments (2)

The Game of One Up-ping & RA: Can We Just Get Along?

NYT Well blog was a blessing: Yesterday I was glad to see the NYT Well blog did a feature on RA, which included our own Health Central blogger, Sara. The videos are well balanced between mild and severe RA cases and very postive. Hey, I'm the first one to notice if a media report on RA is slanted against reality. Commonly RA is treated... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/20/2009, comments (2)

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Cardiovascular Disease

Do patients with RA have an increased risk of developing heart disease? Yes. In a previous post, Is there a link between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes?, I referenced a study which compared risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with RA versus diabetes. The result of this study indicates that patients with RA... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/18/2009, comments (0)

Darkening of the gums...RX side effects?

I have recently experienced dark places on my lower gums. I am on methotrexate, plaquenil, enbrel and ultram. I have excellent oral hygiene and have never experienced any problems with my teeth. I went to the dentist yesterday to confirm it was not gum disease or cancer he assured me it was not and went back today a for my... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/29/2009, comments (31)

Anyone taking methotrexate and prednisone?

I went to see my rheum and she put me on methotrexate and prednisone and I was just wondering if anyone else is taking these kinds of meds or have taking them in the past and if there is anything I should know about them. I just started 2 days ago but I cant take the methotrexate yet because I am sick and she wants me to get better... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/29/2009, comments (11)

Experience with Ankylosing Spondilitis Onset

Hi, My son who is 13 was recently diagnosed with having a gene for SA but Rheumy said it does not mean that he will get it. However, he has been experiencing RA symptons in his hands and feet along with back pain and weakeness in his legs. It appears that it maybe the onset of AS? From what I have read it's difficult to diagnose... Read more Chevron

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