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Hi chillott, I've been on Mtx since being diagnosed with RA 6 years ago. Initially I was taking it orally and then switched to the injections because of side effects. I had a hard time with headaches,...
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This is great information, thank you Robin! I will definitely let you know if I have any questions.
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This is now becoming pretty normal protocol with the biologics chillott. With already having having had antibodies develop I would be questioning if MTX wasn't added. ;) If you are having peripheral...
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I have to say though that, although the information contributed by others wasn't always specific to AS, it was helpful because I am getting a sense of Methotrexate's effectiveness, and of possible side...
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That's kind of scarey that you are that close to running out of biologic options. Ironically there are several other biologics that are helpful for many AS'er but they are being used off label . There...
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Hi CanuckMom: You're so right about the lack of credible AS info on this board. It's part of the reason I just don't come on any more. How are you doing? Joelle
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Hi Joelle! All in all, I can't complain too much these days other than this hand/wrist involvement out of no where. I had a nuclear bone scan a while back and it showed everything we were hoping it...
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I understand what you mean about wanting to 'fail a test'. When I was diagnosed with AS over 29 years ago, I was actually happy because I finally knew what was wrong. This Wednesday I am doing a sleep...
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Ha ha, you go girl!! I can just see you zipping along that zipline Are you back yet? Let us know how the trip was. About the hand-wrist, I have had that especially my right side since I was first...
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We finally made it back home after a travel day from hell. An 8 hr delay in the Punta Cana airport was not fun, neither was getting home at 4:30am instead of 6:30pm. All in all though it was a great...
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Oh, guess who is battling their first case of iritis? Yep that would be ME! LOL! Had my regular yearly eye exam the week we came home. Optometrist didn't like the looks of my left eye and wanted to see...
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Hi CanuckMom, I've had iritis on and off over the years, and am so happy to hear that Optometrists can now treat it! Thanks for this information!
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You're more than welcome! It's surprising how many folks didn't know about this change. I just got in the door from my check-in with my optometrist and got the go ahead to start the weekly taper! Yay!
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