another newbie

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I was diagnosed with PA seems like light years ago, but I think it was

about 6 years. I have a wonderful rheumatologist. He has a reputation

for being the best in the state of Kansas.

I have been on Vioxx, Bextra, Mobic, Enbrel, Methotrexate (both at the

same time for a long while) and Plaquenil (same time as the other

two) That combination seemed to work for a while. My insurance

decided that I didn't need the Enbrel anymore, and I quit taking all

of the others about a year ago. I wanted to try a more natural

approach and see if that would work. Dr. gave his blessing,

with the condition that if things started to deteriorate, that I would

go back on the meds. We kept it in check for a while, but I am

thinking about doing the drugs again.

Have any of you experienced Erythema Nodosum with PA? I developed it

2 weeks ago. It started with what I thought was an insect bite. By

the time I went to my family doctor 2 days later, I had another one on

the other leg. She told me what it was, and that it was caused by my

PA. Have since sprouted one more. They are extremely painful. I

would like to know how you dealt with it and how long it lasted.

Trask

Wichita KS