Guest guest Posted June 28, 2000 Report Share Posted June 28, 2000 , I have never taken methetrexate by injection, but I do know if I take it orally in summer I get really ill - head aches and high blood pressure. Apprently, in some people, the drug can be caused to release to fast into the blood in hot weather. Perhaps you should try a combined effort of natural and drugs......my concern if you don't try the drugs is that you will start to get degeneration of the joints. My concern with only natural is that results can take a long time. I'm doing both now, where as in the past I only focused on the drugs. As mentioned previously I feel the diet is really helping. Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2000 Report Share Posted June 28, 2000 I have heard of even brides wearing very elegant satin slippers for the reception - so why couldn't YOU locate a beatiful pair of ballerina type slippers in a complementary color to put on just after the photos or whenever they really are needed. Those who love you enough to have you in the wedding party and really anyone who knows you at all is well aware of your difficulties. That way you can be smiling and totally glowing in the photos and mean it! Just a thought, Jan McLafferty wrote: > I can't beleve how much information I have picked up since I joined > this group. > > But... as always I have a few questions... > first, what is high cholesterol? how do I get checked for this?and > how much of a problem can it be? > next..I go for my first injection tomorrow (methetrexate ) but my > brother-in-law is getting married on Saturday, will I have the same > side effects as I go from the tablets, because I don't want to be ill > and miss eveything. > and also, would I not be better off trying some natural remedies > before I give in to the " hard drugs " ? > and another thing, I wished I had found you all a few months ago,I > needed shoes for the above wedding and everywhere I went the > assistants thought I was unable to speak for myself (I was in my > chair ) and when they saw me trying to get my feet in shoe that were > too narrow ( and these were the wide fitting selection) all the could > offer me was flip-flops or slippers (not the best idea for a BIG > church wedding ) > I ended up getting a pair of slip-ons that are 2 sizes too big and if > I do no walking,running or playing football!!!!for the rest of the > week I might be able to get my feet into them for an hour, so I hope > the service isn't too long or I'll be putting my slippers on half way > through!!!!!!! > > Love > x > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Click for more information on how eGroups members save with beMANY! > 1/5074/4/_/494167/_/962219990/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Please visit our new web page at: > http://www.wpunj.edu/icip/pa > > We are currently discussing new chat times. moderates a chat on arthritis at > www.about.com on Thursday evenings, so check that > out in the meantime! E mail at RA@... for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2000 Report Share Posted June 29, 2000 Jan, That is a great idea! I could probably get them died to match. Thank you si much, I don't know why I didn't think of that! Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2002 Report Share Posted April 21, 2002 Hello Deb: Start with your Doc and move on if you need to. If your doc is willing it is good to continue on with him/her because you already have a history. In Christ's love and mine...Jen : ) On Sun, 21 Apr 2002 18:48:00 -0700 " Dan & Deb Porter " <d.porter@...> writes: Hi Everyone, I want to thank you all for the warm welcome and valuable advice that I have received! In the midst of a very busy weekend, so I will post more later. One question: are you finding that your family doctors and/or pediatricians will test hair samples, etc. for mercury levels without a big hassle? Not sure if I should call mine or find someone else in the area. Are there special doctors who do this sort of testing? Thanks again! Deb in Portland, OR 1 ADHD (?) child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2002 Report Share Posted April 22, 2002 DEBBIE I'VE BEEN USING A GREAT DR. IN GRESHAM. SHE HAS SPOKE WITH ANDY ON THE PHONE & ORDERED HIS BOOK!! Dr. Rose di Medici Natural Family Medicine, LLC 119 NE 3rd St. Gresham, OR 97030 (503) 665-3888 GOOD LUCK LISA MOM TO 3 BOYS, 7 YO NT, ALMOST 6 YO AUTISM, 8 MONTH OLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 , I have had chronic pain for years and since I have RLS, I cannot take muscle relaxers, which do help some with the fibromyalgia. My nuerologist had me on hydrocodone for back pain, however, on Mother's Day this year, I was arrested for DWI and my case has not been settled yet. What a mess! I am now taking Ultram for the pain, but just started it two days ago so I don't know how effective it will be. --------------------------------- 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 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 , YIKES!! I sometimes take Norco, which has hydrocodone in it. It never occurred to me that I could get busted for it. As you know, after you've taken it for a while, it doesn't make you woozy any more--I just feel normal and not in as much pain. I can drive perfectly fine and, in fact, I need to take a pain pill if I have a lot of errands to run. Otherwise, I'm hobbling around long before I get anything done. I, too, switched to Ultram (tramadal) because I was having trouble getting doctors to take me seriously since I was taking a narcotic. Tramadal isn't as effective, but it is almost as effective if you take it with Tylenol. Maybe you could ask your doctor if you could take it with 2 X-tra Strength Tylenol with the Ultram. It does at least take the edge off. I'm so sorry that you have this legal difficulty for just trying to live a normal life. One thing I've seen from this group is that a lot of us have pain management issues that get very sticky. Best wishes--laura C <bravewmn@...> wrote:, I have had chronic pain for years and since I have RLS, I cannot take muscle relaxers, which do help some with the fibromyalgia. My nuerologist had me on hydrocodone for back pain, however, on Mother's Day this year, I was arrested for DWI and my case has not been settled yet. What a mess! I am now taking Ultram for the pain, but just started it two days ago so I don't know how effective it will be. --------------------------------- 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 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 , YIKES!! I sometimes take Norco, which has hydrocodone in it. It never occurred to me that I could get busted for it. As you know, after you've taken it for a while, it doesn't make you woozy any more--I just feel normal and not in as much pain. I can drive perfectly fine and, in fact, I need to take a pain pill if I have a lot of errands to run. Otherwise, I'm hobbling around long before I get anything done. I, too, switched to Ultram (tramadal) because I was having trouble getting doctors to take me seriously since I was taking a narcotic. Tramadal isn't as effective, but it is almost as effective if you take it with Tylenol. Maybe you could ask your doctor if you could take it with 2 X-tra Strength Tylenol with the Ultram. It does at least take the edge off. I'm so sorry that you have this legal difficulty for just trying to live a normal life. One thing I've seen from this group is that a lot of us have pain management issues that get very sticky. Best wishes--laura C <bravewmn@...> wrote:, I have had chronic pain for years and since I have RLS, I cannot take muscle relaxers, which do help some with the fibromyalgia. My nuerologist had me on hydrocodone for back pain, however, on Mother's Day this year, I was arrested for DWI and my case has not been settled yet. What a mess! I am now taking Ultram for the pain, but just started it two days ago so I don't know how effective it will be. --------------------------------- 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 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Since I had taken the Hydrocodone for so long I did not feel woozy either. However, it is a narcotic and my attorney said I can be charged for driving while impaired even though I didn't feel impaired since I was taking a narcotic and stumbled when the Hwy Patrol Officer asked me to get out of the car. I stumble a lot. She didn't care to hear that. and arrested me one hour after I passed the breathalizer test. I had no idea a prescription drug could get one arrested.I haven't taken a pain pill since May. I hope the Ultram will help. Bauman <ilovecats83160@...> wrote:, YIKES!! I sometimes take Norco, which has hydrocodone in it. It never occurred to me that I could get busted for it. As you know, after you've taken it for a while, it doesn't make you woozy any more--I just feel normal and not in as much pain. I can drive perfectly fine and, in fact, I need to take a pain pill if I have a lot of errands to run. Otherwise, I'm hobbling around long before I get anything done. I, too, switched to Ultram (tramadal) because I was having trouble getting doctors to take me seriously since I was taking a narcotic. Tramadal isn't as effective, but it is almost as effective if you take it with Tylenol. Maybe you could ask your doctor if you could take it with 2 X-tra Strength Tylenol with the Ultram. It does at least take the edge off. I'm so sorry that you have this legal difficulty for just trying to live a normal life. One thing I've seen from this group is that a lot of us have pain management issues that get very sticky. Best wishes--laura C <bravewmn@...> wrote:, I have had chronic pain for years and since I have RLS, I cannot take muscle relaxers, which do help some with the fibromyalgia. My nuerologist had me on hydrocodone for back pain, however, on Mother's Day this year, I was arrested for DWI and my case has not been settled yet. What a mess! I am now taking Ultram for the pain, but just started it two days ago so I don't know how effective it will be. --------------------------------- 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 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Since I had taken the Hydrocodone for so long I did not feel woozy either. However, it is a narcotic and my attorney said I can be charged for driving while impaired even though I didn't feel impaired since I was taking a narcotic and stumbled when the Hwy Patrol Officer asked me to get out of the car. I stumble a lot. She didn't care to hear that. and arrested me one hour after I passed the breathalizer test. I had no idea a prescription drug could get one arrested.I haven't taken a pain pill since May. I hope the Ultram will help. Bauman <ilovecats83160@...> wrote:, YIKES!! I sometimes take Norco, which has hydrocodone in it. It never occurred to me that I could get busted for it. As you know, after you've taken it for a while, it doesn't make you woozy any more--I just feel normal and not in as much pain. I can drive perfectly fine and, in fact, I need to take a pain pill if I have a lot of errands to run. Otherwise, I'm hobbling around long before I get anything done. I, too, switched to Ultram (tramadal) because I was having trouble getting doctors to take me seriously since I was taking a narcotic. Tramadal isn't as effective, but it is almost as effective if you take it with Tylenol. Maybe you could ask your doctor if you could take it with 2 X-tra Strength Tylenol with the Ultram. It does at least take the edge off. I'm so sorry that you have this legal difficulty for just trying to live a normal life. One thing I've seen from this group is that a lot of us have pain management issues that get very sticky. Best wishes--laura C <bravewmn@...> wrote:, I have had chronic pain for years and since I have RLS, I cannot take muscle relaxers, which do help some with the fibromyalgia. My nuerologist had me on hydrocodone for back pain, however, on Mother's Day this year, I was arrested for DWI and my case has not been settled yet. What a mess! I am now taking Ultram for the pain, but just started it two days ago so I don't know how effective it will be. --------------------------------- 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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