Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 has anyone had to go off mtx because it wasn't helping I am having a lot of pain and swelling so I am going to talk to the doctor as I am tired of hurting so much. I am beginning to have a lot of pain in my back now too I will quit gripping but appreciate any informaion any one would have that would be good to try. Thanks Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Angie--I don't know about the methotrexate because I just started it, but I wanted to say that you DON'T HAVE TO QUIT GRIPING. Sometimes you gotta gripe or you feel like you'll burst into flames or something. I hope you feel better soon and you can gripe to me any time you want. laura along302003 <along3@...> wrote: has anyone had to go off mtx because it wasn't helping I am having a lot of pain and swelling so I am going to talk to the doctor as I am tired of hurting so much. I am beginning to have a lot of pain in my back now too I will quit gripping but appreciate any informaion any one would have that would be good to try. Thanks Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi - I'm not aware of any RA meds that don't require labwork. Call around, though. I found that the bigger chains (LabCorp, etc) charge a ridiculously high amount whether you have insurance or not. Also, I found that when my Rheumy wants an ALT and an AST reading, its cheaper and more detailed to get a CBC. This last batch of bloodwork cost me $60 and also included the kidney check up with EGFR. Hope this helps.....Doreen Does anyone know of a med I can take for RA that doesn't require alot of regular lab work and such? I haven't been able to take MTX since Oct. 2007 due to lack of insurance and finances. I wasn't doing too bad until the past few months and the pain in my joints and pain from FMS is about to get me down. My insurance really stinks and I'm not eligible for MEdicare yet. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Well there is prednisone but that is easy to get hooked on and hard to get off but I don't think you need blood work while on it.. not sure though I would ask the doc. Joy From: eandsspivey <emilyspivey@...> Subject: [ ] Meds for RA Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009, 8:21 PM Does anyone know of a med I can take for RA that doesn't require alot of regular lab work and such? I haven't been able to take MTX since Oct. 2007 due to lack of insurance and finances. I wasn't doing too bad until the past few months and the pain in my joints and pain from FMS is about to get me down. My insurance really stinks and I'm not eligible for MEdicare yet. Thanks ------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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