Guest guest Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 I also have the dry skin problem. I have been on allergy medicine for it in the past because it would be so bad it would bleed when I scratch it. I have found something that works pretty good for me. I try to use oatmeal soap, and make sure to use oatmeal lotion on my skin every day especially my legs as those are the worst. This seems to keep things pretty well under control big breakouts. in WIleonfii <leonfii@...> wrote: About 2 weeks ago I had blood in urine and since my doctor was away the doctor on call placed me on antibiotics (Ciprofloxacn 250mg 2 tabs/day for 3 days) and asked me to follow-up with my PCP. When I called the office for the follow-up was told it was too late to have urine analyses since I was already on antibiotics. I was not told to stop the methotraxate! Also, I was on a combo of 15mgs of MTX & prednisone for the last 6-8 months. 5 weeks ago went off prednisone, but 3 weeks later all symptoms came back: Stiffness, inflammation & pain. I then had the throat issue and put back on prednisone for one week. I'm off of it again and symptoms are coming back. For me MTX is not working without the prednisone!? Any of you taking MTX alone and is it working? Should I be taking off the MTX if I have any signs of infection? I also have very itchy skin specially on the areas I shave legs, etc. (Have had this issue for many years.. seen several dermatologists with no success) could this also be related to RA?My best to all - ( in MA)>> Same here. I had a horrible cold in Dec/Jan. Had to go off of humira then my> gp gave me amoxicillan and I had to go off of mtx. It was the first time in> over 10 years I had to go off of mtx. I'm just now getting back to somewhat> normal . I've learned tho, that not all doctors will agree...> > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> Maggie> > -----Original Message-----> From: Rheumatoid Arthritis > [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ]On Behalf Of Krauss> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:42 AM> Rheumatoid Arthritis > Subject: Re: Cold/virus update and Humira> > > My rheumatologist said that it was very important to stop Humira as soon> as I felt any kind of cold/flu symptoms or got an infection of any kind> (like a cut which won't heal). The humira makes colds/flu and infections> much worse and makes it difficult to heal. He said I shouldn't start the> humira again until I was symptom free. I got a cold this year (my first in> 2 years) and it was awful. I was much sicker than in previous colds and it> lasted much longer than usual. I missed two doses of humira and my joints> definitely noticed.> Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 Dear - I take MTX. I take it to keep the biologic Remicade which I have been on for over 6 years now efficacious. I am reading more informatioin that says DMards dont actually modify the disease or stop the damage but do work for RA in conjunction with a biologic. They are made to lower the immune system and keep the body from its hyperactivity. Going off and on prednisone can cause all sorts of problems, including blood in urine and also lowers your immunity. I have also been doing some research on Natural Herbal alternatives that have TNF binding (Biologic) properties. I plan to supplement my regime with these over time. A new drug called MRA binds to Interlukin 6 which seems to have a large role along with TNF in the RA disease process. After gaining 50 pounds and then losing 40 within the last 2 years, simply by adjusting my prednisone, I have a great respect for its side effects. It affects your thyroid, hormone levels, mood, bone, blood and organs. I have been taking it for over ten years and use it BID. BID means splitting it up AM and PM. I take 6mg AM every day and 1 mg every night before bed. If I keep my remicade appts every 8- 10 weeks, I can keep my steriod dose at a minimum. I am sorry you are on such a roller coaster with your disease. I dont wait for the doctors to introduce me to a new medication, I do the research myself and sometimes go into a visit knowing as much or more than the specialist. I feel more incontrol of my disease when I am well informed. Yours, Deborah On 3/17/06, leonfii <leonfii@...> wrote: About 2 weeks ago I had blood in urine and since my doctor was awaythe doctor on call placed me on antibiotics (Ciprofloxacn 250mg 2 tabs/day for 3 days) and asked me to follow-up with my PCP. When Icalled the office for the follow-up was told it was too late to haveurine analyses since I was already on antibiotics. I was not told tostop the methotraxate! Also, I was on a combo of 15mgs of MTX & prednisone for the last 6-8months. 5 weeks ago went off prednisone, but 3 weeks later allsymptoms came back: Stiffness, inflammation & pain. I then had the throat issue and put back on prednisone for one week. I'm off of itagain and symptoms are coming back. For me MTX is not workingwithout the prednisone!?Any of you taking MTX alone and is it working?Should I be taking off the MTX if I have any signs of infection? I also have very itchy skin specially on the areas I shave legs, etc.(Have had this issue for many years.. seen several dermatologistswith no success) could this also be related to RA?My best to all - ( in MA) >> Same here. I had a horrible cold in Dec/Jan. Had to go off of humira then my> gp gave me amoxicillan and I had to go off of mtx. It was the firsttime in> over 10 years I had to go off of mtx. I'm just now getting back tosomewhat> normal . I've learned tho, that not all doctors will agree... >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~> Maggie>> -----Original Message-----> From: Rheumatoid Arthritis > [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ]On Behalf Of Krauss> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:42 AM> Rheumatoid Arthritis > Subject: Re: Cold/virus update and Humira>>> My rheumatologist said that it was very important to stop Humiraas soon> as I felt any kind of cold/flu symptoms or got an infection of any kind> (like a cut which won't heal). The humira makes colds/flu andinfections> much worse and makes it difficult to heal. He said I shouldn'tstart the> humira again until I was symptom free. I got a cold this year (my first in> 2 years) and it was awful. I was much sicker than in previouscolds and it> lasted much longer than usual. I missed two doses of humira and myjoints> definitely noticed.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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