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			<title>Am taking enbrel for rheumatoid arthritis as well as medrol which controls flareups of RA and?</title>
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... osteo-arthritis. Just diagnosed with shingles (so far, mild symptoms). On acyclovir for four days; switched to valtrex because of ease of dosage. Itching, pain already decreasing. Shall go through ten day course. Did not take this week&#039;s enbrel but did continue low-dose medrol. Question: How long should I stay off enbrel after shingles symptoms have gone and affter ten day course of antivirals. Am 88 yr old woman. Enbrel may be making my RA symptoms better so I don&#039;t want to stay...
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2013 01:23:37 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>My hands are read and tingly. I have been on prednisone and just started neurotine could this be af?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 12:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Arava - I was on Methotrexate and it made me so tired I couldn&#039;t do anything for 3 days out each?</title>
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... week. I was
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 15:19:44 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Has anyone tried cytotoxic drugs for rheumatoid arthritis? How did you find them?</title>
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I have rheumatoid arthritis &#38; have been on celebrex,daypro,mobic,naproxen,relafen &#38;voltaren I had no relief w/any of these,so he wants me to start a regimen of cytotxic drugs;what i would like to know is, does anyone have personal experience w/ these &#38; what they consider the safest?

 Thank you for your kind and re-assuring advice.

 Divalproex
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 22:42:11 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Remicade - will this cause me to have more herpes outbreaks?</title>
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I am getting ready to start remicade but am concerned because I have herpies. Will taking remicade cause me to have outbreaks?
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 14:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Arthrotec - Can arthritis medicine effect your immune system?</title>
			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 15:04:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>I am 23 years old and was just diagnosed with artritus. Is there anything I can do to help?</title>
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I have a adverse reaction to tramadol it does t touch the pain and jack me up and causes me to break out in hive naproxen thish I take for a blown out joint in my wrist makes me tired -I was a massage therapist- and I was shot up with steroids that do alright but in aria if the weight gain. I&#039;m very active and have lost a lot of weight recently and I don&#039;t want this to effect my progress. I do stretches and physical therapy to try and help but I won&#039;t if there&#039;s a vitamin...
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 15:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Is it possible to have side effects from bactrim a week after I stopped taking it?</title>
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my son was on Bactrim twice a day for 10 days. there were no adverse side effects. It has now been a little over a week since he stopped taking it and has now developed a red, itchy, rough feeling rash on his face and neck. Could this be from the Bactrim?
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 05:15:07 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Chronic migraines and have also recently diagnosed PTSD. What meds can be taken with current regimen</title>
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migraine prevention meds include Neurontin 800mg 3xd, nadolol 40 1xd, lithium 300mg 2xd, alprolazam 1mg 2xd, immitrex 100mg as needed, promethazine 25mg as needed, also ketoprofen for arthritis. Many meds make migraines worst such as Topamax, Depakote, others no effect suck as Prozac. What meds will help with PTSD concerning anxiety and sleep.
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			<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 23:48:39 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Regarding SED Rates?</title>
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I don&#039;t think I have ever seen this question. How come some DRs will say a SED rate of 65 way too high and another Dr will say its very normal. I have looked it up on different site and they all say normal for women is 0 - 20. I am steadily between mid 60s to mid 80s,depending on how i feel. Why would a primary care Dr see that as &#34;too high&#34; and a Rheumy Dr see that as no concern and normal. Thank you!
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 20:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>What is  Fibromyalgia ANA positive ? Does anyone else have this?</title>
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Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed withFibromyalgia in &#039;05, a few months ago, after some routine bloodwork, my results came back ANA positive. This caused even more testing for Lupus(which I have been tested twice before). Those results came back negative as with the Arthritis panel nd every othe tet my Rheumatologists could throw at me. His final diagnosis(for now) is Fibromyalgia ANA positive. Is there anybody else out there who s ANA positive? Can anyone define this better? All I know is...
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 19:10:02 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>What is the difference between Hepatitis C anti-body and RA?</title>
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What is the difference between Hepatitis C anti-body and RA? If you were born with Hepatitis C and it has been inactive all your life can it still be transmittable &#38; how? Will it still show up in tests? Is RA also transmittable &#38; how? Do both still require vaccination when they both are inactive? 
I know it has been transmitted by my mother and I was born with it but I was told that it was inactive all of my life therefore I was able to work in a kitchen. I have been vaccinated a lot...
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 17:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Can a non-active Hepatitis C still show up in test results?</title>
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I was wondering if a MMA (mixed martial art) fighter can compete if they have a non-active Hepatitis C, both anti-body and RA? Is it still transmittable from blood to blood contact? Will it still show up in test results if it is non-active?
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			<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 06:50:40 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Butrans side effects - sleepy, itchy and loopy, will these decrease with time?</title>
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I was just given Butrans 5mg for RA, and have never taken any painkillers before. I am very sleepy, kind of itchy all over and a bit loopy, but my pain is gone. Do these side effects decrease with time?

For the first time in years, I can sleep, stand and walk with minimal pain..so I am hopeful that I am just adjusting to the medication. Thanks!
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			<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 18:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Enbrel has anyone had bad side effects? and how long before you felt it was working ?</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 22:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Celebrex Inquiry?</title>
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I had two heart attacks prior to Triple Bypass surgery 5/5/2010. I have been taking Celebrex for about six years for arthritis. I have had both knees replaced also. Lately I read an article from AARP that said &#34;Scientists are issuing a stark new warning for people who have had a heart attack and continue to use popular painkillers like Advil (ibuprofen) or Celebrex (celecoxib). Don&#039;t take them unless you absolutely have to.&#34; I also take drugs for Pain Management (oxycodone &#38;...
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			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Has anyone ever heard of an OTC called flexnow used for arthritis? It is said to be really good?</title>
			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) - I have CFS, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis. I started a?</title>
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... blog for patients like me to share tips for managing everyday life with these conditions as well as info on advocacy and research. If interested, go to therevivalistblog.blogspot.com and let me know what you think. Thanks!
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			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Do you need to take MTX with Rituxan for it to be effective?</title>
			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:21:32 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>How often can I take my Diclofenac?</title>
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I was prescribed 75 mg diclofenac up to two times per day. But how long can I wait in between the first and second dose?
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Can I take omeprazole instead of misoprostol 200mg?</title>
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I&#039;m having heartburn and gas pain with the misoprostol, along with the nausea. I&#039;m taking it 15 minutes prior to taking diclofenac 50. Is there a substitute for misoprostol?
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			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Medication - I am looking for information on Threelac Probiotic as my RA meds cause Oral Thrush?</title>
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I am looking for information on Threelac Probiotic as my RA meds cause Oral Thrush and would like to know if threelac would help?
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			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:18:46 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Xeljanz - I&#039;ve just started xeljantz and feeling increased muscle, hip, back &#38; neck pain...feeling?</title>
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... like pain deep in bones??? Has anyone noticed something similar in starting xeljantz? I have mederate to severe RA &#38; desperate for relief? :)
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			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:44:26 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Can anyone advise me how many infusions of tocilizumab were required to control their RA?</title>
			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Any thing good about meloxicam?</title>
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I take 15 mg tab one time for my knee pain
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			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Can relafen and lodine be taken together?</title>
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I have osteo and rheumatoid arthitis. I get more pain relief if I take these two together but I&#039;m not sure it is a good idea.
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			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:03:59 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title>Golimumab - Have been advised to start anti tnf drugs but feel very nervous when reading about the?</title>
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... side effects. 

I am only in my late 30s with 2 small children 

I have RA and have not done well methotrexate 

Would love to have some positive views on this med. as feel really low at present with bad joint pains and swelling. Tiredness 

My dad died recently from myeloma I think this is why I feel nervous about the drug he was only in his 60s 

Are they any other good meds out
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			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Mboo74</dc:creator>
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			<title>I started on Cozzar last week. The joints in my thumbs are so painful. It feels like arthritis?</title>
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Thought this could be caused by the med., because it was just a slight discomfort before... now I can hardly pick up a jar, or open the mail.
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			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:58:26 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>Judijune</dc:creator>
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			<title>What medicine can be use for arthritis if you are allergic to aspirin?</title>
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does celebrex contain aspirin? Is also allergic to naproxen, had a reaction.
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			<category>Rheumatoid Arthritis</category>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:07:06 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator>kenpencil</dc:creator>
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			<title>As bad as this drug is to stop, the pain relief and mental relief is what makes it hard to stop?</title>
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I&#039;m wd from tramadol right now it&#039;s been about 3 yrs since I&#039;ve stopped and I decided to stop ct! The mental pain that I&#039;m having seems to be out weighing my physical agony! Why would my pain medicine affect my mental well being!! Please help me understand this
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:18:28 +0000</pubDate>
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