Guest guest Posted February 11, 2005 Report Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hi Everyone. I was recently diagnosed with RA. It came on suddenly, and before I knew it, I couldn't barely walk or physically take care of myself or my children. I have a great Rheumatologist, and am on my second combination of meds (first combo didn't work!). What I am trying to figure out here is what everyone takes? I know there are MANY different meds out there, and not the same combo works for everyone. I am just shocked at how many different ones I need to feel somewhat " normal " and to function day to day. I am on the following: Methotrexate - 20mg - once a week Prednisone - 20mg daily Hydroxychloroquine - 400mg daily In addition, I have had Cortisone shots, and take pain pills as needed. Is there anyone else out there on a similar combo? I am concerned about stomach/gastro-intestinal upset. This is a wonderful resource, and I am thankful to have found it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Welcome , Sorry about your dx, but glad you found the group. There are great people, and wonderful information. I'm glad that you have a good rheumy, that is so important. There are so many different meds to choose from. I'm on Humira, methotrexate,lodine,folic, and take loratab for the pain. Are you going to taper off the Prednisone? Are you also taking the folic acid? That is very important, it helps the side effects from the methotrexate. Glad your here, Tawny > > > Hi Everyone. > > I was recently diagnosed with RA. It came on suddenly, and before I > knew it, I couldn't barely walk or physically take care of myself or > my children. I have a great Rheumatologist, and am on my second > combination of meds (first combo didn't work!). What I am trying to > figure out here is what everyone takes? I know there are MANY > different meds out there, and not the same combo works for everyone. > I am just shocked at how many different ones I need to feel > somewhat " normal " and to function day to day. > > I am on the following: > > Methotrexate - 20mg - once a week > Prednisone - 20mg daily > Hydroxychloroquine - 400mg daily > > In addition, I have had Cortisone shots, and take pain pills as > needed. > > Is there anyone else out there on a similar combo? I am concerned > about stomach/gastro-intestinal upset. > > This is a wonderful resource, and I am thankful to have found it! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 hi karen..... my name is rae and i was diagnosed with RA about 1 year ago... i was put on 40 mgs of prednisone with methotrexate and i could not tolerate the MTX so i am on enbrel and plaquinel and trying very hard to get off the prednisone... i am dowm to 2 1/2 mgs every other day.... and i am doing it... i feel ok and i have LOST 9 pounds... i do not fel starved all the time.... and ihave chosen to eat HEALTHY only.. so i am really proud, i gained 30 pounds on the prednisone... so i have many more pounds to lose... rae [ ] Newbie With Questions Hi Everyone. I was recently diagnosed with RA. It came on suddenly, and before I knew it, I couldn't barely walk or physically take care of myself or my children. I have a great Rheumatologist, and am on my second combination of meds (first combo didn't work!). What I am trying to figure out here is what everyone takes? I know there are MANY different meds out there, and not the same combo works for everyone. I am just shocked at how many different ones I need to feel somewhat " normal " and to function day to day. I am on the following: Methotrexate - 20mg - once a week Prednisone - 20mg daily Hydroxychloroquine - 400mg daily In addition, I have had Cortisone shots, and take pain pills as needed. Is there anyone else out there on a similar combo? I am concerned about stomach/gastro-intestinal upset. This is a wonderful resource, and I am thankful to have found it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2005 Report Share Posted February 12, 2005 Hi , Yes, you have to be careful coming off the Prednisone. The Loratab just takes the edge off my pain also. I just don't think I'm ready yet to try anything stronger. You take care of yourself, Tawny > > > > Welcome , > > Sorry about your dx, but glad you found the group. There are great > > people, and wonderful information. I'm glad that you have a good > > rheumy, that is so important. There are so many different meds to > > choose from. I'm on Humira, methotrexate,lodine,folic, and take > > loratab for the pain. > > Are you going to taper off the Prednisone? Are you also taking the > > folic acid? That is very important, it helps the side effects from > > the methotrexate. > > Glad your here, > > Tawny > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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