Re: medications..... question

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I just started methatrexate three weeks ago, and i swear i feel better

already.

Jolene

In a message dated 3/22/2008 7:19:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

ambermich@... writes:

i see all these post with all these medications and my real question

is.... how long after taking them have you all seen a improvement in

symptoms ??? Is there a quick fix for a miserable flare up??? how long

do most of your flare ups last?

my only other miserable bad flare up (4.5 years ago) i was given a

medrol pack, 101 NSAID (none seem to do much) such as celebrex,

voltern, etc), some for nerve problems (neurtontin, tegretol)...voltern

have never been on the methrotraxe or any of these other newer meds.

the MXT (think i have learned an abbreviation for it) was my next step

but my $$ insurance ran out.

again i appreciate all your advice ... i am still working on getting a

appt sooner and getting in with a rheum doc

amber

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I think it depends on the person and how severe your

RA is and if you have other rheumatic conditions that

affect it. I never have a pain free day, I'm lucky to

get to a level 5 on the pain scale. I still am able

to get out of bed and function halfway but never

completely and must rest a lot. I consider it a flare

on the days I cannot get out of bed no matter what I

do! DMARDS can try to slow the progression of the

disease but they take 6 months to build up in your

system. Then, the dosage might not be right for you,

and it has to be increased. Then another drug is

usually added " A drug cocktail " which it seems most of

us are on. Then if you cannot tolerate a medication

it may have to be discontinued and a new one started.

I don't see a great improvement as my knee almost

always has fluid on it, and the pain lessens somewhat.

Except for the very rare times, my rheumatologist has

given prednisone, which is almost never as it is a

last resort drug, thats the only one that really

relieves my inflammation right away, but again, its

just temporary for me.

--- amber michelle <ambermich@...> wrote:

> i see all these post with all these medications and

> my real question

> is.... how long after taking them have you all seen

> a improvement in

> symptoms ??? Is there a quick fix for a miserable

> flare up??? how long

> do most of your flare ups last?

>

> my only other miserable bad flare up (4.5 years ago)

> i was given a

> medrol pack, 101 NSAID (none seem to do much) such

> as celebrex,

> voltern, etc), some for nerve problems (neurtontin,

> tegretol)....but i

> have never been on the methrotraxe or any of these

> other newer meds.

> the MXT (think i have learned an abbreviation for

> it) was my next step

> but my $$ insurance ran out.

>

> again i appreciate all your advice ... i am still

> working on getting a

> appt sooner and getting in with a rheum doc

>

>

> amber

>

>

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I just upped my tablets to four this week. Im on week three. And i feel

better than i have in a long time.

have had no side effects except tiredness and that all. I am surprised

cause i am very very sensitive to

medications. i just got blood work and see him on Thursday we will see what

the blood work says as well.

Heidi on here walked me thorugh the times i took it i was so scared to

start...

Jolene

In a message dated 3/23/2008 12:39:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

ortizd73@... writes:

Jolene,

How many tablets are you taking? I am taking four a week for the past three

weeks and I have not been able to function properly the past week. I see the

doctor on Friday and I am sure he will up my dose. Hurts in my toes, ankles,

wrist, fingers, elbows, and shoulders. Have not had side effects from

methotrexate, yet.........H

Hope you continue to feel better.

Good Luck

...

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I just started methatrexate three weeks ago, and i swear i feel better

already.

Jolene

In a message dated 3/22/2008 7:19:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

ambermichaol (DOT) com writes:

i see all these post with all these medications and my real question

is.... how long after taking them have you all seen a improvement in

symptoms ??? Is there a quick fix for a miserable flare up??? how long

do most of your flare ups last?

my only other miserable bad flare up (4.5 years ago) i was given a

medrol pack, 101 NSAID (none seem to do much) such as celebrex,

voltern, etc), some for nerve problems (neurtontin, tegretol)... voltern

have never been on the methrotraxe or any of these other newer meds.

the MXT (think i have learned an abbreviation for it) was my next step

but my $$ insurance ran out.

again i appreciate all your advice ... i am still working on getting a

appt sooner and getting in with a rheum doc

amber

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i am so glad to hear someone has the same issues. never a pain free day. hardly

no sleep. the bones of my hips seem to be coming thru the skin. my rheumy has

put me on duragesic pain patches that you change every day. because of stomach

issues i had to discontinue pain meds by mouth. i just wish for one day with no

pains and no ra symptoms. rita

Re: [ ] medications..... question

I think it depends on the person and how severe your

RA is and if you have other rheumatic conditions that

affect it. I never have a pain free day, I'm lucky to

get to a level 5 on the pain scale. I still am able

to get out of bed and function halfway but never

completely and must rest a lot. I consider it a flare

on the days I cannot get out of bed no matter what I

do! DMARDS can try to slow the progression of the

disease but they take 6 months to build up in your

system. Then, the dosage might not be right for you,

and it has to be increased. Then another drug is

usually added " A drug cocktail " which it seems most of

us are on. Then if you cannot tolerate a medication

it may have to be discontinued and a new one started.

I don't see a great improvement as my knee almost

always has fluid on it, and the pain lessens somewhat.

Except for the very rare times, my rheumatologist has

given prednisone, which is almost never as it is a

last resort drug, thats the only one that really

relieves my inflammation right away, but again, its

just temporary for me.

--- amber michelle <ambermichaol (DOT) com> wrote:

> i see all these post with all these medications and

> my real question

> is.... how long after taking them have you all seen

> a improvement in

> symptoms ??? Is there a quick fix for a miserable

> flare up??? how long

> do most of your flare ups last?

>

> my only other miserable bad flare up (4.5 years ago)

> i was given a

> medrol pack, 101 NSAID (none seem to do much) such

> as celebrex,

> voltern, etc), some for nerve problems (neurtontin,

> tegretol)... .but i

> have never been on the methrotraxe or any of these

> other newer meds.

> the MXT (think i have learned an abbreviation for

> it) was my next step

> but my $$ insurance ran out.

>

> again i appreciate all your advice ... i am still

> working on getting a

> appt sooner and getting in with a rheum doc

>

>

> amber

>

>

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i take humira and mtx but still have flare ups about every 90 days and use

steriods briefly.

[ ] medications..... question

i see all these post with all these medications and my real question

is.... how long after taking them have you all seen a improvement in

symptoms ??? Is there a quick fix for a miserable flare up??? how long

do most of your flare ups last?

my only other miserable bad flare up (4.5 years ago) i was given a

medrol pack, 101 NSAID (none seem to do much) such as celebrex,

voltern, etc), some for nerve problems (neurtontin, tegretol)... .but i

have never been on the methrotraxe or any of these other newer meds.

the MXT (think i have learned an abbreviation for it) was my next step

but my $$ insurance ran out.

again i appreciate all your advice ... i am still working on getting a

appt sooner and getting in with a rheum doc

amber

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Jolene,

How many tablets are you taking? I am taking four a week for the past three

weeks and I have not been able to function properly the past week. I see the

doctor on Friday and I am sure he will up my dose. Hurts in my toes, ankles,

wrist, fingers, elbows, and shoulders. Have not had side effects from

methotrexate, yet.........?

Hope you continue to feel better.

Good Luck

...

Re: [ ] medications..... question

I just started methatrexate three weeks ago, and i swear i feel better

already.

Jolene

In a message dated 3/22/2008 7:19:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

ambermichaol (DOT) com writes:

i see all these post with all these medications and my real question

is.... how long after taking them have you all seen a improvement in

symptoms ??? Is there a quick fix for a miserable flare up??? how long

do most of your flare ups last?

my only other miserable bad flare up (4.5 years ago) i was given a

medrol pack, 101 NSAID (none seem to do much) such as celebrex,

voltern, etc), some for nerve problems (neurtontin, tegretol)... voltern

have never been on the methrotraxe or any of these other newer meds.

the MXT (think i have learned an abbreviation for it) was my next step

but my $$ insurance ran out.

again i appreciate all your advice ... i am still working on getting a

appt sooner and getting in with a rheum doc

amber

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