Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Hi Kerri...For me, I have not had the problems with pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. since I've been on Humira (and Mtx) as I had when I was on the other biologics. But I do know YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary). As far as depression and anxiety, ((((((((((((((((Kerri)))))))))))))))))))). I KNOW this struggle all too well. Sometimes I am REALLY dangerously depressed before I " realize " that there probably needs to be a change in dose or medicine. I think that is part of the trap of depression. Please ask for whatever help you may need. Know you are in my heart and in my prayers. Hugs... Tess in Oregon [ ] exhaustion I hope everyone is having a good day. I'm still waiting on getting the Humira. My insurance company did approve it. But I am still recovering from surgery so my doctor said no on the drug until he gives me the go ahead (he has RA himself, so I trust him). It's been 2 1/2 months since my breast reduction and I still have open wounds. I'm so tired of it all, its another added thing I'm sick of. I'm worried about starting the Humira because my rheumy said that if you get sick on it, you can get real sick and to be honest, I get sick many many many times during the year, especially over the winter season. I get strep, bronchitis, ear infections, sinus infections, kidney infections, UTI's.... what does this mean now that I'm going to start the Humira. I'm scared to death of what is going to happen... I'm sure my fears are irrational. I've been so tired lately. I haven't been sleeping at all at night. I wake up 4-5 times a night and I can't feel my arms. Sometimes I wake up and can't feel my legs. I don't understand what is going on with me anymore. Sometimes I think that death would be welcome because then at least I would sleep. I know thats not how I'm supposed to think and I know that I'm prone to anxiety and depression. I take celexa and nortriptyline... but I'm not sure if they just aren't working anymore or if I've just gotten to the point where I can't take anymore. I don't know anymore. I know I'm feeling static now, not being able to do anything more for the pain as it gets worse and I'm trying to hold on, but it just seems as if it never ends. Thank you for all your support. kerri sue --------------------------------- Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I have an appointment with my GP on the 31st, I believe I will ask him to up my doses for my anti-depressants... of course, I'll have to write it down so I remember to ask, darn my brain!! thank you for your kind words. kerri sue Grammi B <grammi_love@...> wrote: Hi Kerri...For me, I have not had the problems with pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. since I've been on Humira (and Mtx) as I had when I was on the other biologics. But I do know YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary). As far as depression and anxiety, ((((((((((((((((Kerri)))))))))))))))))))). I KNOW this struggle all too well. Sometimes I am REALLY dangerously depressed before I " realize " that there probably needs to be a change in dose or medicine. I think that is part of the trap of depression. Please ask for whatever help you may need. Know you are in my heart and in my prayers. Hugs... Tess in Oregon [ ] exhaustion I hope everyone is having a good day. I'm still waiting on getting the Humira. My insurance company did approve it. But I am still recovering from surgery so my doctor said no on the drug until he gives me the go ahead (he has RA himself, so I trust him). It's been 2 1/2 months since my breast reduction and I still have open wounds. I'm so tired of it all, its another added thing I'm sick of. I'm worried about starting the Humira because my rheumy said that if you get sick on it, you can get real sick and to be honest, I get sick many many many times during the year, especially over the winter season. I get strep, bronchitis, ear infections, sinus infections, kidney infections, UTI's.... what does this mean now that I'm going to start the Humira. I'm scared to death of what is going to happen... I'm sure my fears are irrational. I've been so tired lately. I haven't been sleeping at all at night. I wake up 4-5 times a night and I can't feel my arms. Sometimes I wake up and can't feel my legs. I don't understand what is going on with me anymore. Sometimes I think that death would be welcome because then at least I would sleep. I know thats not how I'm supposed to think and I know that I'm prone to anxiety and depression. I take celexa and nortriptyline... but I'm not sure if they just aren't working anymore or if I've just gotten to the point where I can't take anymore. I don't know anymore. I know I'm feeling static now, not being able to do anything more for the pain as it gets worse and I'm trying to hold on, but it just seems as if it never ends. Thank you for all your support. kerri sue --------------------------------- Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I have an appointment with my GP on the 31st, I believe I will ask him to up my doses for my anti-depressants... of course, I'll have to write it down so I remember to ask, darn my brain!! thank you for your kind words. kerri sue Grammi B <grammi_love@...> wrote: Hi Kerri...For me, I have not had the problems with pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. since I've been on Humira (and Mtx) as I had when I was on the other biologics. But I do know YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary). As far as depression and anxiety, ((((((((((((((((Kerri)))))))))))))))))))). I KNOW this struggle all too well. Sometimes I am REALLY dangerously depressed before I " realize " that there probably needs to be a change in dose or medicine. I think that is part of the trap of depression. Please ask for whatever help you may need. Know you are in my heart and in my prayers. Hugs... Tess in Oregon [ ] exhaustion I hope everyone is having a good day. I'm still waiting on getting the Humira. My insurance company did approve it. But I am still recovering from surgery so my doctor said no on the drug until he gives me the go ahead (he has RA himself, so I trust him). It's been 2 1/2 months since my breast reduction and I still have open wounds. I'm so tired of it all, its another added thing I'm sick of. I'm worried about starting the Humira because my rheumy said that if you get sick on it, you can get real sick and to be honest, I get sick many many many times during the year, especially over the winter season. I get strep, bronchitis, ear infections, sinus infections, kidney infections, UTI's.... what does this mean now that I'm going to start the Humira. I'm scared to death of what is going to happen... I'm sure my fears are irrational. I've been so tired lately. I haven't been sleeping at all at night. I wake up 4-5 times a night and I can't feel my arms. Sometimes I wake up and can't feel my legs. I don't understand what is going on with me anymore. Sometimes I think that death would be welcome because then at least I would sleep. I know thats not how I'm supposed to think and I know that I'm prone to anxiety and depression. I take celexa and nortriptyline... but I'm not sure if they just aren't working anymore or if I've just gotten to the point where I can't take anymore. I don't know anymore. I know I'm feeling static now, not being able to do anything more for the pain as it gets worse and I'm trying to hold on, but it just seems as if it never ends. Thank you for all your support. kerri sue --------------------------------- Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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