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monda
on 12/1/08 11:20 am - Philadelphia, PA
Topic: RE: 4 days post op rny and taking rheumatoid meds HELP
On the start of Humira....I got my life back. Before Humira, I was constantly doing a taper of Prednisone and gaining more weight. But I never went into remission. I couldn't walk, wash, wipe, comb hair. Jaws, teeth, neck, feet, knees, ankles, shoulders, fingers, wrists...all HURT, badly; along with horrible night sweats...sheets were soaked. I'm only 36 and could not get out the bed to function. I hated to go to the bathroom, because of the struggle. Every morning I woke up feeling like I was in a car accident. It also caused three bouts of Uveitis, which was extremely painful as well. I started the Humira and oh man, I became me again. I truly did. After nine months on it, I noticed that when it was time for the next injection, I would begin to hurt, so they incorporated Methotrexate along with Humira and boom, I was reborn again. Thank you Lord. But again, use what's best for you, I just never want to go on Prednisone again. BTW I've lost 100 lbs in a year.
casey2008
on 11/30/08 3:23 am - NC
Topic: RE: 4 days post op rny and taking rheumatoid meds HELP
I have appt with my rheumi in two weeks. plan to discuss all of this with him but I must admit I am a little chicken to make switches......what if anything did you notice on the start of humira
monda
on 11/30/08 2:59 am - Philadelphia, PA
Topic: RE: 4 days post op rny and taking rheumatoid meds HELP
Oh and I told my Rheumy that I wanted nothing else to do with Prednisone, because I gained so much weight with it and I wanted every opportunity available to lose all the weight I could. That's when he changed me to Humira post op.
monda
on 11/30/08 2:57 am - Philadelphia, PA
Topic: RE: 4 days post op rny and taking rheumatoid meds HELP
Yes, definitely do what works best for you. I would also put the crushed meds into a small amount of water that i could get down, with a small gulp. Put some in your protein and peanut butter too for variety if your tired of the applesauce.
casey2008
on 11/29/08 10:31 am - NC
Topic: RE: 4 days post op rny and taking rheumatoid meds HELP

thank you for considering a help. I am doing fine with the applesauce BUT I have so much medicine to crush seems like I am havinig a lot of applesauce. sometimes have to pause for awhile to get it all in.....the sound of different type of meds sounds attractive but none of us wants to mess with success and this is the formula that has been working for me.....just glad to have a remedy for getting the meds in each day.....thanks again..

monda
on 11/29/08 9:30 am - Philadelphia, PA
Topic: RE: 4 days post op rny and taking rheumatoid meds HELP
That's exactly what I was going to suggest. I have RA, but I take Humira injections and Methotrexate, but in the beginning I crushed everything. I just recently started swallowing whole vitamins.
Ready4 AChange
on 11/24/08 7:30 am - Upper Chichester, PA
Topic: RE: Could it be ?
Thanks, I have been taking Celebrex and it is helping but I am almost out and the price is a little too much so I'm going to have to find something other than that. Any suggestions ? So far Celebrex is good for me.
Thanks again

Sandy  
        
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Darlene W.
on 11/22/08 8:24 am - KS
Topic: RE: New here..Fibro and RA
Thank you so much! :)

I can only hope for so much!  I can't wait! :)
casey2008
on 11/21/08 11:19 pm - NC
Topic: RE: 4 days post op rny and taking rheumatoid meds HELP
thank you so much for taking the time to reply. My nurse stepped in to help me and has me crushing all the meds and I take them with applesause.....so easy to get down now....
Irene
on 11/21/08 10:37 pm - Chicago, IL
Topic: RE: New here..Fibro and RA
Great for you :)

hope all works out in the end for you so you can also be pain free!
Irene :)
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