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Hi to all, I am the newest member of this group. My name is , and I live in West Virginia. I am a Critical Care Nurse. I was just diagnosed w/ RA in January. To be honest, I haven't dealt w/ RA since nursing school several years ago. True, I have seen a few patients that have had it, but we have a high turnover in the ICU so I didn't get familiar with their situations. My rheumatologist started me on prednisone, ibuprofen, Tylenol #3's and methotrexate. The prednisone and ibuprofen have gotten my pain under control, now I only have to take a #3 once in a while for my hands. I forgot to mention that I have the most pain in both my hands, my feet, knees and both shoulders. Hands are definitely the worse. I am starting to get nodule already. I have a problem w/ the methotrexate,

though. I also have very bad asthma and get bronchitis frequently. Well, 2 days after taking my first dose of methotrexate my temp shot up to 102, and was admitted for bronchitis. Since then the RA nurse told me not to take it u ntil I see the doc again. What do you guys think about this? I am certainly worried about my immune status w/ my asthma and the MD said methotrexate was the safest for me. Sorry about the rambling. I hope everyone is doing well. in WV__________________________________________________

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Hi , Yes, the rise in barometric pressure prior to precipitation does increase my pain. During the winter I can forecast precip within 24-48 hours. I have a better accuracy rate than the local weatherman! I can't tell if it will be freezing rain or snow, but that's okay. I'm 28 & have had RA since I was 22. Depression has been a big piece of my life -- first when I was dx'd but also in the tragedy that often comes with life. My rheumy of 6 years died on 3/28 & I have been depressed ever since -- which doesn't help since I'm getting married in 3 weeks. Take care, Steph in VAangelafromky@... wrote: dear group,in rain do your legs hurt lot. does depression come with your illness.'i have have RA Since

12 years old.the doctor has me on mthax and presion and a vitamin and chozplame forsleep to help me sleep better. i take remicade for RA GOING on 20th onein june hard at times to keep faith in one day they fine a cure. i takethe chopzpam pills 4 at night to relax my body. but stress makes it hurtworse,'what do you think.angela

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