MongaInChrist
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I am a 59 year old woman reaching out to others who have the same health difficulties I do to offer encouragement and help if I can.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - I have been on remicade for 8 yrs with no side effects and amazing results?
Question posted by jtxl on 17 Feb 2010 • 1 answer
Related support groups: remicade, rheumatoid arthritis, side effect, psoriatic arthritis
MongaInChrist's answer: This is a question to definitely talk to your doctor about,and I am happy for you that the Remicade is working so well for you.Really though discuss with your doctor the questions you have for any kind other kind of treatment you are interested ...
I suffer with extreme memory fog and forgetfulness due to fibromyalgia. Will ANYTHING help?
Question posted by AtcoAngel on 15 Feb 2010 • 11 answers
Related support groups: rheumatoid arthritis, pain, fibromyalgia, muscle pain
MongaInChrist's comment: I sympathize with you for I suffer almost the same ailments as you,i have severe osteo-arthritis of the spine no degenerative disc disease.At times i wish I could take pain meds but allergic to most of them so I just deal with the pain the best I ...
Medication vs therapy?
Question posted by Psychmajor on 15 Feb 2010 • 5 answers
Related support groups: ativan, klonopin, valium, xanax, zoloft, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, ...
MongaInChrist's response: I feel that people need to do what they think is right for themselves.Not everyone responds the same to any treatments.Try different ones at the same time like medication and therapy,you never know until you try and with monitoring for safety... ...
Is Guaifenesin for arthritis & Joint relieve?
Question posted by Creationz on 8 Feb 2010 • 2 answers
Related support groups: pain, guaifenesin, rheumatoid arthritis
MongaInChrist's answer: From what I have read it can be used for pain management, but primarily used for chest conjestion. MongaInChrist
Does anyone know if having R/A can give you breathing problems? I have had R/A for 10 years but in?
Question posted by charlyecc on 6 Feb 2010 • 1 answer
Related support groups: enbrel, methotrexate, rheumatoid arthritis
MongaInChrist's comment: Sorry to hear about all the difficulties and thankful that March is around the corner.I have been on methotrexate for over 3years and so far no breathing problems have occurred, sterioids can cause problems also and anxiety will do the same.Hang in ...
Can I take sulfasalazine and fish oil and willow bark?
Question posted by banjo 1 on 4 Feb 2010 • 1 answer
Related support groups: fish oil, fish oils, sulfasalazine, willow bark, rheumatoid arthritis
MongaInChrist's response: Yes you can and I can find no bad reactions when taking these meds together.However it is always good to check with your doctor.MongaInChrist
How do I know which brand to choose for prenatal vitamins?
Question posted by mfp129 on 2 Feb 2010 • 3 answers
Related support groups: vitamins, constipation, rheumatoid arthritis
MongaInChrist's answer: I would explain to my OBGYN the problems you are having with the Kaiser pre-natal vitamins and ask if there is another you can try.MongaInChrist
I take 8 methotrexate tabs weekly. Will this interact with cymbalta, htcz, temazapam?
Question posted by bsongbyrd on 1 Feb 2010 • 1 answer
Related support groups: cymbalta, prevacid, tylenol, vitamin d, vitamins, folic acid, methotrexate, depression, vitamin d deficiency, ...
MongaInChrist's response: If you are being monitored on a consistant basis with bloodwork and you are not having any unusual symtoms or reactions you should be okay.You can go to the drug interaction site on this website and check out the interactions of your meds with ...
Gastroparesis - Anyone have experience with Domperidone and side affects?
Question posted by rfoehl71 on 28 Jan 2010 • 1 answer
Related support groups: gastroparesis
MongaInChrist's comment: I am really so sorry to hear this but I think in the long run surgery may be your best bet.At least that is one less medication you will have to take,let me know when your surgery is scheduled for,will put you on my prayer list now.MogaInChrist
Pain - Is it True or False? Percocet is NOT an NSAID?
Question posted by rfoehl71 on 31 Jan 2010 • 6 answers
Related support groups: percocet, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis
MongaInChrist's answer: Percocet is an nsaid,it contains acetominphen.Call your physician and ask for something that will not thin out the blood and is safe to take for your headache... MongaInChrist