Rheumatoid Arthritis - People Who Are Friend/Family

Aquaris

posted 11/05/2009, comments (3)

Natural supplements for RA

My mom is on the following supplements in addition to methotrexate and NSAIDs (Aleve). - Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Liquid (1 - 2 tsp per day) - Glucosamine with Chondroitin- 1.5 gm/day + 600mg (Enzymatic Therapy) - MSM - 2 gm/day (Enzymatic Therapy) - Lyprinol - 4 capsules per day (Enzymatic Therapy) Is there... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/23/2009, comment (1)

Methotrexate "ClingOns"

Hi Everyone - I've just switched to having Methotrexate on Friday nite (20mg) and I have a few questions about the side-effects.. Is it REALLY possible to be feeling Fog Brain right up until Wednesday the next week? I manage about 20 staff, and they will come and talk to me and its like I'm peering at them through a mental cloud! I haven't... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/20/2009, comments (2)

The Miracle Cream

My sister in law was diagnosed with RA when she was 25, she is 39 now, and it continues to worsen. She went through steroid treatment and also taking many pain pills. She got tired of it and she resigned herself to live with it. I introduced her to a products (On The Spot Arthritis Cream) and told her to try it for a week. She called me back... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/23/2009, comments (8)

Alternative Medicine?

Hello all, My mother has been living with RA for the 30+ years. When she contract RA, the list of treatments was very limited and mainly consisted of cortisteroids. It was basically a way to treat the symtoms only. To my mother these medications were worse than the actual flare-ups. Unfortunately, because of these... Read more Chevron

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Alma

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My husband is 29 years old and got diagnosed with RA 2 months ago

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posted 09/10/2009, comments (4)

??? about taking enbrel and have a cold.

My husband is on Enbrel for Rheumatiod arthritis and just came down with a cold, sinus headache, and runny nose. I tried calling his Rheumy, but they are closed until Monday. Should he still inject tomorrow? He is on the 50mg pen injector once a week.

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