Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Last Thursday, I got the first of the Arava and took one then, couldn't wait for relief. Since then, I've taken the pill every morning. Saturday I woke with terrible pain in almost all my muscles, and stayed that way most of the day. It felt like I had over-exerted myself. Sunday morning I woke with little muscle pain, but lots of joint pain all over. The last 2 days, I've felt better than normal with almost no pain anywhere, but some joint stiffness in my shoulders mostly, and some stomach problems. It's been a long time since I could get out of bed and start doing anything. I'd usually have to wait for the pain pills to work and the stiffness to disappear. I'm afraid to be happy about this in case it's just an accident. I think I'll take the pills at night so my stomach can get settled while I'm asleep. Maybe that will work. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Hi Dennis! Taking meds at night will do one of two things. Either it will fix your problem or it will keep you at night from being so sick. A good indicator of what will happen is how sick you are during the day. OB/GYN's tell pg women to take their vitamin at night if it makes them sick. I was one of those women and it worked for me. So, try it tonight and see what happens. Best of luck! Sara > Last Thursday, I got the first of the Arava and took one then, couldn't wait > for relief. Since then, I've taken the pill every morning. Saturday I woke > with terrible pain in almost all my muscles, and stayed that way most of the > day. It felt like I had over-exerted myself. Sunday morning I woke with > little muscle pain, but lots of joint pain all over. The last 2 days, I've > felt better than normal with almost no pain anywhere, but some joint > stiffness in my shoulders mostly, and some stomach problems. It's been a > long time since I could get out of bed and start doing anything. I'd usually > have to wait for the pain pills to work and the stiffness to disappear. I'm > afraid to be happy about this in case it's just an accident. I think I'll > take the pills at night so my stomach can get settled while I'm asleep. > Maybe that will work. > > Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Hi Dennis, I have never taken Arava, so don't know much about it. I'm sure it will take awhile for your body to get use to it, like most meds. I hope by taking the med at night will help you deal with it better. It is weird to get a little relief, it's like don't brag too much it will quit working, I've been there. I hope it continues, and you can get your self back to normal. Take care, Tawny > Last Thursday, I got the first of the Arava and took one then, couldn't wait > for relief. Since then, I've taken the pill every morning. Saturday I woke > with terrible pain in almost all my muscles, and stayed that way most of the > day. It felt like I had over-exerted myself. Sunday morning I woke with > little muscle pain, but lots of joint pain all over. The last 2 days, I've > felt better than normal with almost no pain anywhere, but some joint > stiffness in my shoulders mostly, and some stomach problems. It's been a > long time since I could get out of bed and start doing anything. I'd usually > have to wait for the pain pills to work and the stiffness to disappear. I'm > afraid to be happy about this in case it's just an accident. I think I'll > take the pills at night so my stomach can get settled while I'm asleep. > Maybe that will work. > > Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Hi Dennis, I have never taken Arava, so don't know much about it. I'm sure it will take awhile for your body to get use to it, like most meds. I hope by taking the med at night will help you deal with it better. It is weird to get a little relief, it's like don't brag too much it will quit working, I've been there. I hope it continues, and you can get your self back to normal. Take care, Tawny > Last Thursday, I got the first of the Arava and took one then, couldn't wait > for relief. Since then, I've taken the pill every morning. Saturday I woke > with terrible pain in almost all my muscles, and stayed that way most of the > day. It felt like I had over-exerted myself. Sunday morning I woke with > little muscle pain, but lots of joint pain all over. The last 2 days, I've > felt better than normal with almost no pain anywhere, but some joint > stiffness in my shoulders mostly, and some stomach problems. It's been a > long time since I could get out of bed and start doing anything. I'd usually > have to wait for the pain pills to work and the stiffness to disappear. I'm > afraid to be happy about this in case it's just an accident. I think I'll > take the pills at night so my stomach can get settled while I'm asleep. > Maybe that will work. > > Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Hi Dennis I took Arava (Leflunomide) last year for nearly 5 months but had to come off it due to a problem. The full benefit of Arava can take up to 6 months my joint stiffness went, the fatique improved and my ESR went down below 20 and my rheumatologist said I was in remission. The downside was the stomach problems, diarrhea and cramps, then I bruised very very easily and because I am going through my menopause I had problems with menstrual bleeding that went on for almost 3 months, which is when I came off it. Of course you won't be troubled with a problem like that :-)) I am still experiencing the good effects of Arava even though I don't take it as it stays in your system for around 6 months, although my ESR is creeping up and my joints are starting to hurt again. I took my tablets at night as well but keep at it and give it time to work it isn't instant. Judith Brimsden Purranza Burmese www.purranza.com [ ] My Arava experience > Last Thursday, I got the first of the Arava and took one then, couldn't > wait > for relief. Since then, I've taken the pill every morning. Saturday I woke > with terrible pain in almost all my muscles, and stayed that way most of > the > day. It felt like I had over-exerted myself. Sunday morning I woke with > little muscle pain, but lots of joint pain all over. The last 2 days, I've > felt better than normal with almost no pain anywhere, but some joint > stiffness in my shoulders mostly, and some stomach problems. It's been a > long time since I could get out of bed and start doing anything. I'd > usually > have to wait for the pain pills to work and the stiffness to disappear. > I'm > afraid to be happy about this in case it's just an accident. I think I'll > take the pills at night so my stomach can get settled while I'm asleep. > Maybe that will work. > > Dennis > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Hi Dennis I took Arava (Leflunomide) last year for nearly 5 months but had to come off it due to a problem. The full benefit of Arava can take up to 6 months my joint stiffness went, the fatique improved and my ESR went down below 20 and my rheumatologist said I was in remission. The downside was the stomach problems, diarrhea and cramps, then I bruised very very easily and because I am going through my menopause I had problems with menstrual bleeding that went on for almost 3 months, which is when I came off it. Of course you won't be troubled with a problem like that :-)) I am still experiencing the good effects of Arava even though I don't take it as it stays in your system for around 6 months, although my ESR is creeping up and my joints are starting to hurt again. I took my tablets at night as well but keep at it and give it time to work it isn't instant. Judith Brimsden Purranza Burmese www.purranza.com [ ] My Arava experience > Last Thursday, I got the first of the Arava and took one then, couldn't > wait > for relief. Since then, I've taken the pill every morning. Saturday I woke > with terrible pain in almost all my muscles, and stayed that way most of > the > day. It felt like I had over-exerted myself. Sunday morning I woke with > little muscle pain, but lots of joint pain all over. The last 2 days, I've > felt better than normal with almost no pain anywhere, but some joint > stiffness in my shoulders mostly, and some stomach problems. It's been a > long time since I could get out of bed and start doing anything. I'd > usually > have to wait for the pain pills to work and the stiffness to disappear. > I'm > afraid to be happy about this in case it's just an accident. I think I'll > take the pills at night so my stomach can get settled while I'm asleep. > Maybe that will work. > > Dennis > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Dennis, Arava worked very well for me in controlling the pain and inflammation. I thought it was wonderful! Unfortunately, my WBC count continued the decline started by methotrexate, so I was switched to Enbrel. Different people respond in different ways to meds. I didn't have any other side effects except the lowered WBC count. I hope that it is going to work for you, and that you can continue to be happy about it. Hopefully your stomach will get used to it. Sue On Friday, July 1, 2005, at 01:37 PM, Dennis W wrote: > Last Thursday, I got the first of the Arava and took one then, > couldn't wait > for relief. Since then, I've taken the pill every morning. Saturday I > woke > with terrible pain in almost all my muscles, and stayed that way most > of the > day. It felt like I had over-exerted myself. Sunday morning I woke with > little muscle pain, but lots of joint pain all over. The last 2 days, > I've > felt better than normal with almost no pain anywhere, but some joint > stiffness in my shoulders mostly, and some stomach problems. It's been > a > long time since I could get out of bed and start doing anything. I'd > usually > have to wait for the pain pills to work and the stiffness to > disappear. I'm > afraid to be happy about this in case it's just an accident. I think > I'll > take the pills at night so my stomach can get settled while I'm asleep. > Maybe that will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2005 Report Share Posted July 1, 2005 Dennis, Arava worked very well for me in controlling the pain and inflammation. I thought it was wonderful! Unfortunately, my WBC count continued the decline started by methotrexate, so I was switched to Enbrel. Different people respond in different ways to meds. I didn't have any other side effects except the lowered WBC count. I hope that it is going to work for you, and that you can continue to be happy about it. Hopefully your stomach will get used to it. Sue On Friday, July 1, 2005, at 01:37 PM, Dennis W wrote: > Last Thursday, I got the first of the Arava and took one then, > couldn't wait > for relief. Since then, I've taken the pill every morning. Saturday I > woke > with terrible pain in almost all my muscles, and stayed that way most > of the > day. It felt like I had over-exerted myself. Sunday morning I woke with > little muscle pain, but lots of joint pain all over. The last 2 days, > I've > felt better than normal with almost no pain anywhere, but some joint > stiffness in my shoulders mostly, and some stomach problems. It's been > a > long time since I could get out of bed and start doing anything. I'd > usually > have to wait for the pain pills to work and the stiffness to > disappear. I'm > afraid to be happy about this in case it's just an accident. I think > I'll > take the pills at night so my stomach can get settled while I'm asleep. > Maybe that will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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