I had my six-month check-up with my rheumatologist recently. I have been doing better in some respects, but not in others, and I didn't really know what to expect from this appointment.
The main thing that came out of it is that I will be switching from oral Methotrexate (MTX) to the injectable form.
I have been avoiding having to inject myself since I first got sick.
But now it seems rather unavoidable because my rheum thinks a higher dose will be more effective, but I have shown in...
As a child, I was taught many valuable skills and lessons including good manners, that all actions and choices have consequences, and of... Read more »
I talked a few months ago about moving from the oral form of Methotrexate (MTX) to a higher dose of the injectable form. As I reported... Read more »
IS THE LOWLY TABLET IN FOR A COMEBACK FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS? It was interesting to read that in August, Pipex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.... Read more »
We've heard a lot recently about how the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis can be relieved by hyaluronan injections. The research we... Read more »
"My doctor wants to give me a cortisone injection in my knee for my osteoarthritis. That's just a short-term fix, isn't it? Won't the... Read more »
Read the full text of "Just A Pill-popping Gal Who Likes to Shoot Up" and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide to... Read more »
From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works,... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Research has shown that corticosteroids injected into the joint work for reducing knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. But how long does the effect... Read more »
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Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are the standard treatments for RA. They are used... Read more »
Q: How do most patients get referred to a rheumatologist in the first place?Kremer: Usually, it’s the pain that’s perceived to be arthritis pain.... Read more »
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