Diagnosed 8 years ago then 4 years with the thyroid problem but have got worse over the last couple of years on sulphasalazine and diclofenic and 150 mg of thyroxin specialist wants me to go on Methatroxate and folic acid but have read the info on this drug and fear the side affects may out weigh the benefits what are your thoughts my hands and feet are the worst
Q: I have rheumatoid Artheritus and underactive thyroid iam soo tired and feel so low in constant paint
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12/20/08 1:42pm
I've had hypothyrodism for 22 years and RA for 3 years. I'm on Methotrexate and Folic Acid. It has done very well for me. All the medicines scare the hell out of me but there is risk in everything. It's also relatively inexpensive about $16 - $25 a month.
My endocrinologist said that the RA may feel worse if the thyroid levels were off.
3/ 6/11 3:45pm
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My Mom tried drugs and it made it better but her worst. She tried the MMS and she felt her pain melt away in just days. She was shocked. She only has to use it occationally now. She love it, she just started to take it on the slow gradient. Only three drops a day then work her way up to three drops twice a day. By just adding one more drop every few days until she was up to three and do it once in morning and then later once in evening. that is it. There are months she does not need any she only takes it when it flares up and it is becoming less and less. She loves having it on hand for accidental burns too. Cures pain fast!
10/13/11 3:39am
I am 25 years old and i am using this medicine and feel good after using it.
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I do not have a thyroid anymore. I took a radio-active pill in 1991 instead of being operated on to take the gland out. Since then I have been on synthroid 175mg, 150mg, 137mg and 125mg. As my body flucuates, so does the dosage of the pill.
I am now on prednisone and hydroxychlor and am gaining weight.
What can I do to loose this weight and are these drugs O.K. to use together?