kaloeding
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I am a 48 yr old mother of 2 sons-22 and 25 and a wonderful supportive husband. I have multiple health problems that seem to grow in number yearly.... read more
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During the first month or so after starting Actemra did RA get much worse before it got better?
Question posted by bromse on 3 Jan 2012 • 1 answer
Related support groups: rheumatoid arthritis, actemra
kaloeding's comment: i was diagnosed with Ra about 2 years ago. I started with prednisone and methotrexate-no help. We then added paquinol-not much improvement. Next was remicade took 3 doses, upped dose for 3 doses,upped dose 3 more doses, no real improvement. Next was ...
A contract for pain management? What does that even mean . . . ?
Question posted by rfoehl71 on 29 Jan 2010 • 14 answers
Related support groups: pain, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia
kaloeding's comment: Re-stomach issues ans taking meds:after years of attempting to get my pain under control(fibromyalgia,severe degenerative disc disease C3-5,L3-5,S1,migraines.celiac diseases,and RA) I found out that I had celiac disease so my pain meds were not ...
Can u use opana ir and still remain on fentanyl patch,i use 1 patch 75mg every 48hrs and take oxyco?
Question posted by jessibell... on 4 Dec 2011 • 3 answers
Related support groups: opana, pain, fentanyl, oxycodone, rheumatoid arthritis, postoperative pain
kaloeding's answer: I have fibromyalgia,severe degenerative disc disease in my neck,low back, si and facet joints have had spinal fusion c3-4,celiac disease and last year I was diagnosed with RA. I have tried every pain med out there,pain management and biofeedback ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis - I am on Methotrexate, requip, folic acid, and prednisone. Will any of these?
Question posted by msdorsey on 26 Aug 2009 • 6 answers
Related support groups: requip, rheumatoid arthritis, folic acid, methotrexate, prednisone
kaloeding's comment: i also take prednisone,plaquenil,methotrexate,folic acid and am starting actemra--the folic acid is given with methotrexate to help minimize side effects especially mouth sores and hair loss. Best of luck to you--kim
I need help paying for me medical bills?
Question posted by Erasmo Al... on 7 Oct 2011 • 2 answers
Related support groups: celebrex, remicade, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, medical
kaloeding's answer: I was also on remicade every 4 weeks for RA--the cost is crazy!!! I was able to get help paying from Healthwell Foundation-you can go online to fill out an application. It was really a Godsend!! You can also check with the billing dept where you get ...
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - I have RA, SLE, Optic Neuritis scleraderma. I'm being treated with?
Question posted by jposth on 2 Nov 2009 • 3 answers
Related support groups: humira, lupus erythematosus, methotrexate, prednisone, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, ...
kaloeding's response: I have RA,fibromyalgia,degenerative disc disease,celiac disease,migraines and am taking-prednisone,methotrexate,pacquinal,neurontin,flexeril,and fentanyl patch. I have lost serveral teeth also-they just crumble into nothing-no pain or infection. I ...
Hydrocodone for chronic severe pain?
Question posted by dkshicks on 26 Jul 2011 • 6 answers
Related support groups: pain, fibromyalgia, hydrocodone, rheumatoid arthritis, temporomandibular joint disorder, scoliosis, herniated disc, ...
kaloeding's comment: I just thought of another med that I have used for breakthrough pain that works well with the fentanyl patch, it was called actiq and it comes in the form of a small sucker-you let it disolve in your mouth slowly and truely worked wonders when the ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis - I've started taking methotrexate 2 weeks ago for RA. How long does it take?
Question posted by GaTeaLady on 5 Feb 2011 • 5 answers
Related support groups: rheumatoid arthritis, pain, methotrexate
kaloeding's comment: I have been using methotrexate for about 18 months now and like you have had little luck with any pain relief. I am also on pacquinal and enbril--with little relief. I've also tried remicade every 4 weeks at up to 800mg with no relief. I was ...
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
kaloeding's answer: I also have the same issues as you do as well as celiac disease. Fentanyl patch works pretty well for my pain-I also have used lidocaine patches to my wrist and hands when I was suffering from carpal tunnel. I had such severe memory loss that I ...
Hydrocodone for chronic severe pain?
Question posted by dkshicks on 26 Jul 2011 • 6 answers
Related support groups: pain, fibromyalgia, hydrocodone, rheumatoid arthritis, temporomandibular joint disorder, scoliosis, herniated disc, ...
kaloeding's response: Your story sounds a lot like mine. I also have severe DDD c4-5 fusion,also have facet joint arthritis,fibromyalgia,RA,celiac disease. I also use the fentanyl patch but at 150 every 72 hours. I am also on tizandidne and hydrocodone 5/500. For my ...