I have rheumatoid Artheritus and underactive thyroid iam soo tired and feel so low in constant paint
12/18/08
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
Saturday, December 20, 2008
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.
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re: I have rheumatoid Artheritus and underactive thyroid iam
tigerlilly
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:27 AM
tigerlilly
Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 10:27 AM
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?