Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "Methotrexate"

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posted 09/22/2009, comments (2)

FMLA for surgery

In April of this year, a tendon tore in my right hand and I ended up having surgery. I was out for a week and a half, had physical therapy for about 2 months, not to mention the post-op appointments with my hand surgeon. When I did go back to work, I was in a cast for 3 weeks, then I had brace that resembled a "Terminator arm" for the next month,... Read more Chevron

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Have had arthritis for a while since I was 18 now i'm almost 23

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posted 09/13/2009, comments (11)

Pregnancy and Arthritis

My husband nad I want to have a baby. I got off my methotrexate about 4 weeks ago and am feeling the pain. My gynecologist said I need to get off my other meds too. The ones I need to get off of are my Naproxen and Zyrtec. I'm more concerned about the Naproxen, it seems to be the only thing keeping me together. I take... Read more Chevron

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female, 59, elementary school principal in California

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posted 09/07/2009, comments (2)

Comfort Tip for RA in the morning

I was just diagnosed with RA. Pain is at its worse in the morning. I moved my craftmatic bed back into my bedroom. It makes it so much easier to get out of bed with the least pain. Moving around early in the morning, a little exercise, coffee, breakfast and meds help me get my motor running.

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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 08/27/2009, comments (10)

acupuncture or massage therapy

Hello all- Well, the last 2 weeks have been interesting ones for me. First, my shoulder flared up. It was very painful and I couldn't sleep. Went to the doc and to my rheumy. The doc gave me "Michael Jackson" drugs for the pain and my rheumy put me on Lyrica. As if I am not taking enough stuff already!!! I decided to try a... Read more Chevron

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