Guest guest Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 Dear Group, I am new to the group. I have had PA now for one and a half years, mostly affecting my R foot and 3 joints in my hands, and my L knee (enthesitis). I have tried sulfasalazine for 3 months, which helped, then switched to MTX, which I am taking 12.5 mg a week. Along with that, I am taking mobic 15 mg a day, which I cannot stop as my joints will flare up without it. I know that these medications have been working, and am very grateful for them. However, I do fear taking these strong medications. In addition, I feel that they are suppressing the symptoms-- I want to find a cure as to why this is occurring in my body. What happened to me at the age of 36 that I suddenly get inflamed tendons and synovium in my joints. Something I am eating? Something in the air? Stress? I would like to ask the group members to think about anything other than medications which they feel has altered their symptoms for the worse or better. It is interesting to see that a few people mentioned when they were pregnant they did not have PA symptoms. Why? Doctors just shake their heads and don't know-- but there must be reason. I would like to get rid of my symptoms naturally-- by finding out what caused it in the first place. Anyone have any ideas? Anyone try the elimination diet? Does exercise really help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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