Re: Update on my Arava experience

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As you may remember, I've been suffering with numbness and tingling in my feet. My rheumatologist thought it might be the Arava. I can now report that after 2 months off the Arava, my numbness and tingling has decreased significantly. Just FYI.

, 45, adult onset RA

On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:57:19 -0800 (PST) stacey rutledge <rutledgestacey@...> writes:

My dr. said that the MTX does can cause memory problems and you should probably talk to yours too. They pulled me off of it and put me on Arava.

Staceyhookedonpopcorn <hookedonpopcorn@...> wrote:

rutledgestacey@> wrote:***I started MTX about 4 weeks ago. Since I went up to a full 10 mgs (1 Pill) I am having confusion that lasts 2 or 3 days after taking the pill. I make bad judgements when driving and cannot remember where I left my car at the store. My husband says I'm "not there." He has forbidden me to drive until I can carry on a conversation with him and prove I can drive with him in the car. *** replied:***I have noticed the same, though perhaps not to the same extent you are experiencing.***That's for posting about the problems with memory. I've been worried lately about my bad memory. I've been taking MTX for 2 1/2 years. I'm currently taking 24 mgs (8 pills) once a week. Now, I just need to find out if the memory problems are from getting older, MTX, or Alzheimers (mom had it). Oh, and it's not to the extent of the original poster.Jean

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Thanks for the info. I will watch out for those side effects. I'm feeling much better this week and seem to have more energy since starting on Arava. I was even on my feet for 3 hours last night. I haven't done that in over a year. How long were you on this before the numbness and tingling started. Staceysnooksmama@... wrote: As you may remember, I've been suffering with numbness and tingling in my feet. My rheumatologist thought it might be the Arava. I can now report that after 2 months off the Arava, my numbness and tingling has decreased significantly. Just FYI. , 45, adult onset RA On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:57:19 -0800 (PST) stacey rutledge <rutledgestacey@...> writes: My dr. said that the MTX does can cause memory problems and you should probably talk to yours too. They pulled me off of it and put me on Arava. Staceyhookedonpopcorn <hookedonpopcorn@...> wrote: rutledgestacey@> wrote:***I started MTX about 4 weeks ago. Since I went up to a full 10 mgs (1 Pill) I am having confusion that lasts 2 or 3 days after taking the pill. I make bad judgements when driving and cannot remember where I left my car at the store. My husband says I'm "not there." He has forbidden me to drive until I can carry on a conversation with him and prove I can drive with him in the car. ***

replied:***I have noticed the same, though perhaps not to the same extent you are experiencing.***That's for posting about the problems with memory. I've been worried lately about my bad memory. I've been taking MTX for 2 1/2 years. I'm currently taking 24 mgs (8 pills) once a week. Now, I just need to find out if the memory problems are from getting older, MTX, or Alzheimers (mom had it). Oh, and it's not to the extent of the original poster. New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. "Have no fear for what tomorrow may bring. The same loving God who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. God will either

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Stacey:

I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling better. The numbness and tingling occurred after about a year.

Best wishes and hope you continue to do well!

On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 12:06:43 -0800 (PST) stacey rutledge <rutledgestacey@...> writes:

Thanks for the info. I will watch out for those side effects. I'm feeling much better this week and seem to have more energy since starting on Arava. I was even on my feet for 3 hours last night. I haven't done that in over a year. How long were you on this before the numbness and tingling started.

Staceysnooksmama@... wrote:

As you may remember, I've been suffering with numbness and tingling in my feet. My rheumatologist thought it might be the Arava. I can now report that after 2 months off the Arava, my numbness and tingling has decreased significantly. Just FYI.

, 45, adult onset RA

On Fri, 24 Mar 2006 17:57:19 -0800 (PST) stacey rutledge <rutledgestacey@...> writes:

My dr. said that the MTX does can cause memory problems and you should probably talk to yours too. They pulled me off of it and put me on Arava.

Staceyhookedonpopcorn <hookedonpopcorn@...> wrote:

rutledgestacey@> wrote:***I started MTX about 4 weeks ago. Since I went up to a full 10 mgs (1 Pill) I am having confusion that lasts 2 or 3 days after taking the pill. I make bad judgements when driving and cannot remember where I left my car at the store. My husband says I'm "not there." He has forbidden me to drive until I can carry on a conversation with him and prove I can drive with him in the car. *** replied:***I have noticed the same, though perhaps not to the same extent you are experiencing.***That's for posting about the problems with memory. I've been worried lately about my bad memory. I've been taking MTX for 2 1/2 years. I'm currently taking 24 mgs (8 pills) once a week. Now, I just need to find out if the memory problems are from getting older, MTX, or Alzheimers (mom had it). Oh, and it's not to the extent of the original poster.Jean

New Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC and save big. "Have no fear for what tomorrow may bring. The same loving God who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. God will either shield you from suffering or give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations."-St Francis DeSales

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