Re: Injectable RA Meds - Lexi

[Guest guest]

Lexi:

Thanks for the info! I received an info package in the mail the other

day from the Arthritis Society with meeting times, etc. Just waiting to

get this current flare under control before I start anything.

I am going to start MTX injections in 2 weeks, and will also inquire

about Folic Acid injections as well. I am taking Oxycontin slow-release

40mg, but it still doesn't touch my pain. All it does is make me feel

drunk/loopy. Will also ask about gold injections....(don't know a whole

heck of a lot about them). I am also going to talk to my Rheumy about

Remicade infusions.

Take care, and thanks for the contact name...

[Guest guest]

Lexi:

Thanks for the info! I received an info package in the mail the other

day from the Arthritis Society with meeting times, etc. Just waiting to

get this current flare under control before I start anything.

I am going to start MTX injections in 2 weeks, and will also inquire

about Folic Acid injections as well. I am taking Oxycontin slow-release

40mg, but it still doesn't touch my pain. All it does is make me feel

drunk/loopy. Will also ask about gold injections....(don't know a whole

heck of a lot about them). I am also going to talk to my Rheumy about

Remicade infusions.

Take care, and thanks for the contact name...

[Guest guest]

,

Talk with your doc about possible pain pump of sorts. I would think if you

are not getting good pain control then your meds need to be adjusted to account

for the bypassed portion of your small bowel. You may need to get your

surgeon to consult with your rheummy. I would also push for pain management

consult to see if they can manage you better.

I hope you find relief. If you have not checked this out. There is a site on

www.obesityhelp,com about arthritis, pain mangement and absorption of meds.

Please check if out. Maybe it can help you.

this was the Number one reason I chose lapband over gastric bypass...cause

with my luck I would stop absorbing any necessary medication I needed. Its such

a frustrating thing. You think this surgery will help solve the weight

problem so you can feel better...but yet and still it creates a whole new set of

problems to deal with.

Toni

In a message dated 4/10/2005 7:09:54 PM Central Daylight Time,

writes:

Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 04:36:56 -0000

From: " ltlmisscrankypants " <ltlmisscrankypants@...>

Subject: Re: Injectable RA Meds - Lexi

Lexi:

Thanks for the info! I received an info package in the mail the other

day from the Arthritis Society with meeting times, etc. Just waiting to

get this current flare under control before I start anything.

I am going to start MTX injections in 2 weeks, and will also inquire

about Folic Acid injections as well. I am taking Oxycontin slow-release

40mg, but it still doesn't touch my pain. All it does is make me feel

drunk/loopy. Will also ask about gold injections....(don't know a whole

heck of a lot about them). I am also going to talk to my Rheumy about

Remicade infusions.

Take care, and thanks for the contact name...

[Guest guest]

,

Talk with your doc about possible pain pump of sorts. I would think if you

are not getting good pain control then your meds need to be adjusted to account

for the bypassed portion of your small bowel. You may need to get your

surgeon to consult with your rheummy. I would also push for pain management

consult to see if they can manage you better.

I hope you find relief. If you have not checked this out. There is a site on

www.obesityhelp,com about arthritis, pain mangement and absorption of meds.

Please check if out. Maybe it can help you.

this was the Number one reason I chose lapband over gastric bypass...cause

with my luck I would stop absorbing any necessary medication I needed. Its such

a frustrating thing. You think this surgery will help solve the weight

problem so you can feel better...but yet and still it creates a whole new set of

problems to deal with.

Toni

In a message dated 4/10/2005 7:09:54 PM Central Daylight Time,

writes:

Date: Sun, 10 Apr 2005 04:36:56 -0000

From: " ltlmisscrankypants " <ltlmisscrankypants@...>

Subject: Re: Injectable RA Meds - Lexi

Lexi:

Thanks for the info! I received an info package in the mail the other

day from the Arthritis Society with meeting times, etc. Just waiting to

get this current flare under control before I start anything.

I am going to start MTX injections in 2 weeks, and will also inquire

about Folic Acid injections as well. I am taking Oxycontin slow-release

40mg, but it still doesn't touch my pain. All it does is make me feel

drunk/loopy. Will also ask about gold injections....(don't know a whole

heck of a lot about them). I am also going to talk to my Rheumy about

Remicade infusions.

Take care, and thanks for the contact name...