Janet

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Hi Janet:

That is really hard to say, as medications affect each

of us differently. I hate to say it, but it is kind

of a trial by fire, in that you might have reactions

to the medications prescribed for your RA. I have

never had any allergic reactions to any of the RA meds

I have been on, but did have bad reactions to Arava

which caused me a lot of stomach upset and peripheral

neuropathy, which made me have to stop the med which

had been helping me, whereas other people take it

without any problem. It's the same for any of the

meds we are prescribed - we never know how our bodies

will react. Let your doctor know that you have had

problem with hives and allergic reaction in the past.

I hope this helps -

Kathe in CA

--- Janet Newton <sungdss33@...> wrote:

> Hi,

> I know I don't post much, but my name is Janet,

> and I have a question. I used to get hives all

> over everyday, and I would have to take zyrtec or

> they would spread to my face. I haven't had hives

> in the past 6 months, not since my sister moved into

> the house her and her husband bought. I used to

> take aleve, but that made me break out in the

> hives. The question is, am I going to be able to

> take some of the med. percribed for me, (once I get

> a med card and a doctor) or will I be limited

> somewhat? Has anyone gone though this? Thanks

>

> Kathe Sabetzadeh <lv2ryd@...> wrote:

> (((((Kathy)))))

>

> I am so sorry to hear of all you have been going

> through with your medications. There are new

> medications out, Orencia is one, and maybe they

> might

> be an option for you? I am sorry that you have

> had so

> many bad reactions to the medications for RA, and

> it

> must be so hard when it seems that you are running

> out

> of options as far as meds are concerned. My

> prayers

> are with you, kiddo, and I hope they can find

> something that will help the RA, but not hurt you

> any

> further.

>

> Kathe in CA

>

>

>

>

>

Kathe

" To ride a horse is to borrow freedom. "

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[Guest guest]

Sorry Janet!

I scan a few different groups for info that might help me (and where I

might be of assistance to others). I guess I lost track of how long ago

I posted. By DM, I meant dermatomyositis.

Kind Regards,

[Guest guest]

Janet,

You are in a real good place. I have had MS since 1993, and started on LDN 6/06. I have not had any problems or exacerbation or revisit with them in the beginning. These are the exact problems that people had previously in the past. I have noticed some assistance also known as a benefit of LDN (since it's main purpose is to stop progression) with my over-active bladder. I think it's great that you checked out the website. Just be careful not to take any opiate type drug. Also be careful when drinking alcohol with LDN. For me, a little goes along way. You can feel it faster than you use to. Hope that helps a bit. Good luck, I wouldn't trade it!

-- [low dose naltrexone] Have MS

Hi Folks,

Am new to this group. I am interested in hearing from people with MS and are taking LDN. I learned of LDN from a Dr, Whitaker newsletter. Iv'e had MS since 1994 and my neuro. just took mke off Avonex due to new lessions ect. Tried Copaxone, but post injection pain too hard on me. So for now, I'm not on anything, but would like to try LDN. I need to hear how it has helped those of you with MS. I have had a mild time of it, but things can change. I have visited the official site for LDN as well. Thanks.

Janet

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