Hello Texikka: I'm sorry that you are suffering and have other diseases but Welcome to HW. When were you dxd. with RA? You haven't said anything about what your Rheumatologist said. I do have to say...
Yes, you sure have that right Lanie. We really don't know what's in those bottles or any unexpected side effects. Another lad knows my situations and mentioned to me, Ester-C. It's the same not...
I'm sorry Peggy. I'm on other sites as you and others, so I gave up trying to remember people's background details. Not a young chick anymore either. :) How long have you had RA? I don't want you to...
Welcome to H.W., Cross2020 and Deb G. Most of us have felt the same way when starting a new drug and reading the side effects. Fortunately, most of these side effects don't happen. I did get thinning...
Hi Mike: I hope you carry something sweet with you everywhere, to raise you from a low while fasting or accidentally missing a meal otherwise. I'm sure that you do. I tell my daughter that also even...
Hi Peggy: Sorry that your meds stopped working but hopefully the Imuran will get you out of your flare.When I was on Imuran it worked for 5+ years. It was the best med that has worked for me. I hope...
Hey Lanie and HT: Good to hear that you's are doing okay. Hopefully...still! We are doing okay also. My hubby is mostly home for over a week, although he has to go to work when some things he can not...
That doesn't surprise me. It should be since CBD and MM has been around for some time and it does the same job as medications for many people....
Hi Alcie: I'm wondering why you would want to try recreational Marijuana, when it makes a person high and is illegal in your state? Plus if you were to buy it on the street, you wouldn't have a clue...
Well, that's a relief for you. Ya, our Daughter takes the transit also. I heard one of the company's buildings closed but I don't think hers has yet. She has her own apartment not close to her work....
OMG! Isn't there always that one, who should have at home? Hopefully, your kids are old enough to entertain themselves. Yes, at least you know they'll be safe at home. Wow! My Ophthalmologist gave me...
Great that you are seeing the Ophthalmologist often. I was concerned with your dry eyes and super thirsty.It just made me think of Sjogren's since it is sometimes an addition of RA. My eyes are...
Hi CaMama: Well, that sounds as though you are having many good things happening for you. Great to hear! Wow, I haven't been able to sit on the floor or cross my legs since I was 24. That's a dream....
Hi Lanie!! I'm sorry to hear that your state was hit yesterday. It certainly gave me a shiver down my back when I heard that. Then, I remembered the actual city that you live in. So, I thanked God...
Hello: First of all, very good advise from Susie, as usual. On the news, although the health officials declares," a very low risk" to healthy people getting Covid-19, they do not consider persons...
"first thing I picked up on was.........don't let ANYONE know you have it !! Especially your medical doctors." A person should certainly go to a Doctor, if they think they may have MRSA. MRSA needs...
Oh, that's good to hear HT. It sounds a little scary but it sure seems to work. It doesn't sound too complicated either. It's helpful to share new treatments and knowledge. :) My hubby said that...
Hello Rich: You may have Agoraphobia or you may be Housebound. It can happen with depression or Anxiety. Sometimes when people are usually tired and/or in pain, it may happen then also. The symptoms...
Hello qwintar: Welcome to HW Forum. If you have had out of control Osteoarthritis or prolonged Osteo, it is common for a person to get one or more nodules on their finger joints including the thumb...
You're Welcome Hibee! Thank you Lanie, for the hotlink. :) Really HT? I'd be curious to know what they said. I suppose it would be difficult to understand, without seeing the video. Too bad a person...
I saw this on the news tonight and I thought it was very interesting. I just wondered if this has been used somewhere else. I do not have severe OCD unless I am on high dose Pred. but I do have mild...
Hi TMo: Yes for sure, our minds can sometimes manufacture symptoms for something, that is not there. I remember when my Daughter was 5 and in senior kindergarten. Some kid brought head lice to school...
Wow, you are not kidding. The pain s terrible. Yes, good that you are getting the vaccine, since it can hit more than once. I sure know that. Thankfully, it usually lasts for 5 weeks. Although, some...
I agree! Years ago, I asked my Drs. to speak slower, but of course, it only worked for a while. Then they'd forget and speak faster again. You could remind them every time. So, I bought myself a very...
Yes, I know how you feel John and we are not alone. I'm used to it now and the annoyance is pretty well gone. It's nice to get the needed air. I'm just happy that it's not something worse. As I...
Hello Happier: I'm glad that you are feeling better but sorry that you are still feeling pain. Well, I would say your Gastroenterologist should have answered your questions. Ulcerative Colitis,...
Hello John: I was wondering when you said, "can't catch your breath". Do you mean, you are gasping for air once, twice or 3 times? Then you feel okay? It may be idiopathic or possibly a toxin in the...
Hi Suzanne: Sorry, but I can't believe that any single person in Mississippi USA is any less qualified to receive benefits from the Government programs, than any other person. They need to have an...
Hello Suzanne: I'm so sorry that you are in this situation. It can take up to 2 years to show RF positive results for RA. We are all different including the onset and rate of progression. There is...
Aw, pain-free would be nice. Not much to ask. Haven't tried Bengay, although I've heard of it long ago. I also have biceps pain daily. Not sure what causes it but it's an irritating pain. Probably...
Thank you Don! I wish you a Blessed Christmas and New year, feeling good and maybe an adventure here and there. The Best to you always....
I'm sharing some of both of your pains. My neck and shoulders hurt daily. My right knee is aching. I need a TKR sometime soon. I'm half an inch shorter on the right side. HA! At least the weather is...
You're very welcome S.C. That's great that your hubby is well-managed. For sure napping or night time sleeps can be a pain. Mind you, we all differ in some ways, of course. My younger brother...
You and me both S.C. :) I still giggle and/or roll my eyes when I think of it. I mentioned it to some of our family and friends, so it's an ongoing joke. They couldn't believe it either. I'm sorry to...
HA! I said the same thing SC. I was happy that I received an explanation though. Smoking would not have occurred to me as a reason for waking up so scared. I had never heard of it. I still roll my...
I used to get somewhat similar symptoms but it wasn't from anxiety and I wasn't having any serious issues. I would be asleep for a few hours. Then I would wake up, scared to death. I tried to figure...
Hello RollTideFan: How long has your Mom's knees been in pain? I'm sorry that she is suffering so much. That's a shame that the new injections are not covered by Medicare since they are also...
Hello Beagleman: Sorry, that you are going through this. It's totally uncalled for. As mentioned, it's none of his business what you do in your life. Some people are plain "idiots". They like...
Hey Turtle: That's Great news! It's a hard job but you did it. Congrats! You made me giggle about your grumpy Endo. :D He obviously knows you're trying hard to keep yourself well and that makes him...
That's Great news uazip05!! Thank you for telling us that. We're happy for you. Funny how Susie and your new Rheumy came to the same conclusion. :) Good Luck with the treatment and feel better. You...
Hi Uazip05: As you probably know by now, you do not have Rheumatoid Arthritis. This a good thing....believe me. Your test results showed zero evidence and you have no swelling. Unexplained swelling...
Hello : You have revealed a good amount of information. Thank you! Unfortunately, your short-lived symptoms and test results do not answer the question of your condition. I'm sorry! As you mentioned,...
Thank you Peggy, I will. Good luck with losing some weight. I know from experience that it is a challenge. It's normally good all around. For Arthritis, Diabetes and other health issues....
Getting older? You're only 38 for heavens sakes. :) Most guys(my hubby and son included) your age eat a lot still. Your weight is fine also. As long as you stay around that. You've done well. Fatigue...
Yes, that's probably it. I'm glad that you are seeing your Rheumy tomorrow and again I hope that you feel better. With some meds, some of the side effects go away after a while. One of my meds has...
Losing weight, if you were over-weight is still a win. Less weight on the joints is a good thing in a disease that damages joints. On the other hand, there is usually a lot of inflammation before...
Unfortunately, you'll have to wait for your next appt. I went through a year of off and on pains before I was dxd. The first Doctor(walk in clinic) said that I was biking too much. He was wrong! You...
You're welcome. Thank you for getting back to us Do you have any other conditions? Even Anxiety? Have you been bitten by a tick? Sometimes the person doesn't notice if he/she is bitten, say on the...
Hi Peggy: No thankfully, I did not get nausea from Methotrexate pills or shots. Although it is a side effect. I had hair loss, tiredness, bruising and mouth sores. I don't use it anymore. I did have...
Well, that is not unusual to get negative results. It has only been 6 months. Seronegative RA, as I mentioned, could be it but it is difficult to diagnose moreso than postive RA. But it's still too...