Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi, ...I am so sorry you are going thru this...I thought my problems were bad, and then I see what you are facing, and I am really feeling bad for you...I wish I had some ideas to help you, but all I can think of is totell you to get hold of the National Arthritus Foundation.Hang in there, kid...there has to be an answer. you are in my mind, and prayers! Love, squarehead ken <cyninflorida@...> wrote: Hi everyone, I've failed the new 50mg Enbrel even with 10 mg mtx (body rejects any higher dose), 5 mg Pred. and Darvocet for pain. Humira didnt work, now my rumy says its Remicade time. I think I'm loosing it, my Cardio just gave me a script for Zoloft, he thinks I'm in a " Pain Cycle " , whatever that means. I'm scared. I'm depressed. My hands have been baloons since last February and the hip pain keeps me from having a life. I can't get a wheelchair since my hands would never be able to push the chair. I'm sorry for the pity party but the pain is so intense and the Darvocets don't even put a dent in the pain. All i do is work then come home to the couch... There has to be a better way. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi, ...I am so sorry you are going thru this...I thought my problems were bad, and then I see what you are facing, and I am really feeling bad for you...I wish I had some ideas to help you, but all I can think of is totell you to get hold of the National Arthritus Foundation.Hang in there, kid...there has to be an answer. you are in my mind, and prayers! Love, squarehead ken <cyninflorida@...> wrote: Hi everyone, I've failed the new 50mg Enbrel even with 10 mg mtx (body rejects any higher dose), 5 mg Pred. and Darvocet for pain. Humira didnt work, now my rumy says its Remicade time. I think I'm loosing it, my Cardio just gave me a script for Zoloft, he thinks I'm in a " Pain Cycle " , whatever that means. I'm scared. I'm depressed. My hands have been baloons since last February and the hip pain keeps me from having a life. I can't get a wheelchair since my hands would never be able to push the chair. I'm sorry for the pity party but the pain is so intense and the Darvocets don't even put a dent in the pain. All i do is work then come home to the couch... There has to be a better way. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi , I'm sorry that your in so much pain right now, and nothing seems to be working. I sure do know how you feel. You might get some good results from the Remicade, I have heard good things about it. Taking an anti-inflammatory helps swelling also. I'm taking Lodine, and I do notice a big difference. I have to take it 3x a day. If the Darvocet isn't helping, have you asked for something else? I was taking the Darvocet, and it made me sick at my stomach all the time. Then he put me on Loratab, and it was much better. A lot of people with chronic pain our also on meds for depression. It will take a little bit to kick in, but it should make you feel better. I know it's extremely difficult right now. I will keep you in my prayers, and hope you get the right meds for you. Take care, Tawny --- In , " " <cyninflorida@y...> wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I've failed the new 50mg Enbrel even with 10 mg mtx (body rejects any > higher dose), 5 mg Pred. and Darvocet for pain. Humira didnt work, > now my rumy says its Remicade time. I think I'm loosing it, my > Cardio just gave me a script for Zoloft, he thinks I'm in a " Pain > Cycle " , whatever that means. I'm scared. I'm depressed. My hands > have been baloons since last February and the hip pain keeps me from > having a life. I can't get a wheelchair since my hands would never > be able to push the chair. I'm sorry for the pity party but the pain > is so intense and the Darvocets don't even put a dent in the pain. > All i do is work then come home to the couch... There has to be a > better way. > > Peace > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi , I'm sorry that your in so much pain right now, and nothing seems to be working. I sure do know how you feel. You might get some good results from the Remicade, I have heard good things about it. Taking an anti-inflammatory helps swelling also. I'm taking Lodine, and I do notice a big difference. I have to take it 3x a day. If the Darvocet isn't helping, have you asked for something else? I was taking the Darvocet, and it made me sick at my stomach all the time. Then he put me on Loratab, and it was much better. A lot of people with chronic pain our also on meds for depression. It will take a little bit to kick in, but it should make you feel better. I know it's extremely difficult right now. I will keep you in my prayers, and hope you get the right meds for you. Take care, Tawny > > Hi everyone, > > I've failed the new 50mg Enbrel even with 10 mg mtx (body rejects any > higher dose), 5 mg Pred. and Darvocet for pain. Humira didnt work, > now my rumy says its Remicade time. I think I'm loosing it, my > Cardio just gave me a script for Zoloft, he thinks I'm in a " Pain > Cycle " , whatever that means. I'm scared. I'm depressed. My hands > have been baloons since last February and the hip pain keeps me from > having a life. I can't get a wheelchair since my hands would never > be able to push the chair. I'm sorry for the pity party but the pain > is so intense and the Darvocets don't even put a dent in the pain. > All i do is work then come home to the couch... There has to be a > better way. > > Peace > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 , have you tried injectable MTX? You may be able to tolerate a higher dosage by injection. Have you told your physician that your pain is so bad? Please do. There are so many different ways to effectively treat pain. Sorry that you are having such a hard time. I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] failed another treatment > > > Hi everyone, > > I've failed the new 50mg Enbrel even with 10 mg mtx (body rejects any > higher dose), 5 mg Pred. and Darvocet for pain. Humira didnt work, > now my rumy says its Remicade time. I think I'm loosing it, my > Cardio just gave me a script for Zoloft, he thinks I'm in a " Pain > Cycle " , whatever that means. I'm scared. I'm depressed. My hands > have been baloons since last February and the hip pain keeps me from > having a life. I can't get a wheelchair since my hands would never > be able to push the chair. I'm sorry for the pity party but the pain > is so intense and the Darvocets don't even put a dent in the pain. > All i do is work then come home to the couch... There has to be a > better way. > > Peace > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 , have you tried injectable MTX? You may be able to tolerate a higher dosage by injection. Have you told your physician that your pain is so bad? Please do. There are so many different ways to effectively treat pain. Sorry that you are having such a hard time. I'll tell you where to go! Mayo Clinic in Rochester http://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester s Hopkins Medicine http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org [ ] failed another treatment > > > Hi everyone, > > I've failed the new 50mg Enbrel even with 10 mg mtx (body rejects any > higher dose), 5 mg Pred. and Darvocet for pain. Humira didnt work, > now my rumy says its Remicade time. I think I'm loosing it, my > Cardio just gave me a script for Zoloft, he thinks I'm in a " Pain > Cycle " , whatever that means. I'm scared. I'm depressed. My hands > have been baloons since last February and the hip pain keeps me from > having a life. I can't get a wheelchair since my hands would never > be able to push the chair. I'm sorry for the pity party but the pain > is so intense and the Darvocets don't even put a dent in the pain. > All i do is work then come home to the couch... There has to be a > better way. > > Peace > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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