Guest guest Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 I was diagnosed with RA about 9 months ago. Rheumatologist started me on 15mgs of Methotraxate in combination with prednisone and this worked for me. About 1 month ago I went completely off the prednisone but the pain started again. Two days ago I called rheumy and he placed me back on prednisone but the pain hasn't gone away. I can't remember , but may take awhile for it to take effect. Are any of you on this combination of meds?. All my joints are effected by this: shoulders, elbows, wrists, fingers, knees, ankles, feet. The bottom of my feet are getting calluses and it's very painful to walk. I also suffer with neck & back pain..an x-ray of the back showed a couple of the disks are degenerating. Rheumy said back problems have nothing to do with RA!. 3 days ago I ended up at the ER with the strangest feeling in my throat (not sore from a cold) it felt as if the cartilage or the mechanics of the throat itself were collapsing. After an EKG and X-ray I was told to see an ENT - I have an appointment this afternoon. March 8th of 2005 I had surgery for the removal of a brain tumor (benign). I'll be 54 next month..I've always been very active, but for the last three years my world has been falling apart very rapidly!!! Any of you experience the throat thing? For me that was so so scary. Any comments/suggestions are appreciated My best to all, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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