Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Methotrexate"

Alice

posted 10/29/2009, comments (32)

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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Rita

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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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posted 10/28/2009, comments (3)

Swine Flu Vacation

Friday afternoon my nose started running. On Saturday the fever hit. My fourteen-year-old went though this a week ago, so I knew what was in store. I called in a week of sick days, not only for myself, but for my eleven-year old whose symptoms mirrored my own. So we've spent the last week on the... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/26/2009, comment (1)

Insecticides linked to PA

I found this very interesting. When I was first diagnosed with RA 20 years ago I had been working in a nursery for 7 years. I had been exposed to strong insecticides and other chemicals on a daily basis. This article sure has me wondering now about this now. Thoughts to ponder....

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posted 10/24/2009, comments (3)

Diagnosed Aug 09

I thought everyone who was over the age of 50 was in the kind of pain I was. Then I was diagnosed with RA. I have to admit I was relieved...but at the same time upset. I am a nurse. I understand what having RA means. I was hoping it was something I could easily fix. ... Read more Chevron

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