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Can methotrexate make you nauseous all week long?
Lately I have been nauseous during the day and my intestines feel tender. My rheumatologist said I should only have acid reflux or nausea the day I take it but this is not my case.
Has anyone had a fibromyalgia flare after having major surgery? I need to have scoliosis surgery and
... my orthopedic, my rheumatologist and even my son's rheumatologist say I will definitely have a major fibromyalgia flare up from the surgery. I am so scared and have been holding off the surgery for a year now. My pain doctor has been doing minor procedures to try and help keep the pain... read more
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - I am 51 and was diagnosed with PMR two years ago by an internal medicine...
... NP. The rheumatologist I have just started seeing says I am "too young" to have PMR, though I have all the debilitating symptoms and have been treated with Prednisone now for two years. He is weaning me off of the medication, but with each decrease my symptoms are worsening to the... read more
Guaifenesin - Mucinex 600mg twice day for an elderly woman?
I am a 82 year old woman, was in a lot of daily joint pain, medicines that have been given by rheumatologist do not work, I am almost crazy with pain and no relief until I tried the Mucinex and tramadol 50mg tab, prescribed on Thurs. Taking Crestor, heart palpitations Cartia, prednisone 5mg,... read more
Who should I see when my current rheumatologist I unable to help me?
My gait was fine before prednisone 20mg for four months but after weening off several more months I can barely walk and my legs feel like I have weights around my ankles. What did the prednisone do to cause this condition?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Relapse and getting worse?
My husband, 56 years old, was diagnosed with PMR in May, 2015. His condition is being "managed" by both his Rheumatologist and GP. He had the most relief when he was taking 30-40mg of prednisone daily. He has been placed on methyltrexate 8mg, weekly, apx 12 weeks ago and has been tapered... read more
Would anyone know of a rheumatologist who specializes in Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) in Illinois?
Looking for a Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) rheumatologist in Chicago or surrounding areas. My husband has a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Symptoms appear to align more with PMR than RA. Any help is appreciated. ~ thank you in advance!
Is pregabalin safe to use for fibromyalgia and anxiety?
I was just recently diagnosed with having fibromyalgia and my rheumatologist first prescribed Cymbalta but it made my heart race really fast. He took me off that and now wants me to try Pregabalin, which I'm hoping this medication doesn't cause the same side effect.
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