Oh yes, my doctor was saying something about humera. But he said I would have to go through all the junky ones first then the better ones after.
Is the infusions the injectables?
Because he was saying I could do injectables. It would be a lot faster but I would be doing it myself?
Hi. I had the same at 16 years old. Don't be afraid, you are not alone! Tears ago, I was prescribed 32 soluble aspirin a day, yes, 32...it does work, I had no pain, but I have no stomach either, it was eaten away!.
These days there are many new drugs. I am now 61, so for 45 years have tried many. If you look on this forem, the bio therapy drugs/injections seem to be working, I am just starting them this month.
You are never TOO young for arthritis, it occurs at any age. Mine is my immune system causing the inflammation.
Good luck, talk again to your Doctor.
I have learnt over 45 years to adapt...life is good...
There are many many more worse off than me...
Regards
Dave
You should also be on Folic Acid tablets with Methotrexate. Talk to the Doc. I drink a bottle of French wine a day, no problem, Doctor here in France, says its ok, but I have regular blood tests..
Hello,
Thanks for the comment.
That is crazy that you were only 16 when you found out. I can't imagine being told at that age.
But you give me some courage knowing how young you were.
Best of luck to you.
Oh I think my doctor had me on those two for a little while. I remember taking folic acid but he said I was only able to have 3 glasses of alcohol with methotrexate.
Hey! I'm fine! After 45 years, you adapt !!
Maybe I'm wrong, but my Doctor was not bothered about my wine consumption.
Enjoy...
Dave
First of all, I am sorry you have RA. I have had it for 15 years now (I am 70) and have a wonderful rheumatologist. My first few years was not so good with fatigue, feeling like my body had the flu w/o the head issues and the throwing up stuff. It took a while to adjust my meds. I take mtx and plaquinil. But taking turmeric in capsule form made a large difference. I am not taking 3 mtx per week instead of the 12 per week I started with. And I have been drinking cherry juice and pineapple juice as the research says this is helpful for pain. I still get sore ankles and wrists once in a while, but I have improved a lot.
So hang in there. And you are not faking it. You know your body better than anyone else.
One important thing: If you have any physical problems that are out of the ordinary, and that you have not experienced before, tell your doctor. For example, I had a bout with chapped lips that I have never experienced before. At the same time, I had pimples around my lips. I mentioned it to my doc and he took notice right away. That is when he put me on folic acid. A couple of months later I had a blood test from my GP and they called me to tell me that my CBCs were out of range. To make things short, my red blood cells increased in size by 6% which apparently is a large increase. Turns out I cannot metabolize folic acid while taking mtx. So he put me on leukovorin which is the metabolized form of folic acid which I take 24 hours after I take mtx. So you never know if a simple question is appropriate or not. Take the initiative to ask those seemingly innocuous questions.
Best of luck to you.
Hello,
Thank you for your advice. I would have never thought about those random questions to ask the doctor that could end up as a really big thing in the end. I'll keep an eye on those.
Thanks again for replying back.
Take care.
Naw I got it when I was 25 so I know we're your coming from people thinking your faking it I found running and jogging great relief and for clearing your head with all the thoughts of pain and tables apoinentry and other crap.
Hi there,
Thanks for the advice.
I wish I could go running and jogging more often like before but my feet is so sore all the time and I'm always so tired, that it makes it hard for me to get out. I know I should at least walk but I enjoy running/jogging a lot more and I feel like I'm actually exercising when i do that.
Swimming is a good alternative or even just using the water weights in the pool to exercise will help and in time this will help with your energy level. Get guidance as to what weights are useful for you in the weight room. My feet were the first to be effected so I don't do treadmills, but those kinds of bikes where you push the pedals back and forth are good without wearing out your feet, but inventory how your knees will be using those. Do an online search for exercises also
Thank you for the tips! I'll try to do some searching online. (: