Rheumatoid Arthritis - All People Who Are Taking "folic acid"

countrygirl

posted 03/30/2009, comments (7)

Changing meds

For 9 months, I've been taking 2,000 mg sulfasalazine daily, 1,000 mg naproxyn daily, added 7.5 mg methotrexate weekly a month ago, and recently increased methotrexate to 12.5 mg weekly. I'm still hurting!!! At what point do you move on to something else? How long does it normally take to get relief from... Read more Chevron

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happymomma

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Married w/ Three Beautiful Children, 2 boys & 1 girl

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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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SuziKelley

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I'm a stay at home mom to 4 young boys that keep me on my toes!

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posted 03/18/2009, comments (6)

I'm so happy!!!

My right foot/ankle has hurt the worst right from the beginning of being diagnosed with RA 10 years ago. It was always the first area of joints to begin hurting in a flare-up, and the last joints to stop hurting after a flare. As the years went on, my right foot slowly but steadily got worse. The last couple of years I don't... Read more Chevron

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CharBrue

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wife, mother of 3 recently diagnosed.

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posted 02/25/2009, comments (2)

Methotraxate and immunizations

Just had a thought this afternoon. My boss just received vaccinations for his trip to South America. He's received the Hep A, Typhoid, and Polio vaccinations. Am I at risk?

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Highspirit

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My name is Theresa and I have recently been diagnoised with RA.

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posted 02/23/2009, comments (12)

Newbie with RA

My name is Theresa and I have also been recently diagnoised with RA. It's been difficult for me due to the unknown and not having anyone to talk to that understands. I too hide my emotions and health condition from my family and friends. I don't want them to see me as a complainer or feel to feel sorry for me. Like... Read more Chevron

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