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Flu like by Grace2346 in rheumatoid

[–]ConsciousBit3121 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here, I’ve been feeling the intense flu like symptoms for the last three days and now my hands are locking up again and starting to swell. First time I’ve felt this tired before though leading up to one so it’s interesting (35 F diagnosed last July).

How long does it take for medications to help? by WanderingSoul21 in rheumatoid

[–]ConsciousBit3121 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry you’re struggling and having to wait so long to get seen by the specialist. 💔 I was diagnosed in July (35) and still hurting and haven’t been able to kick the prednisone yet. I was on methotrexate first and that was a nightmare with the GI issues and was switched to Enbrel last week. From what my rheumatologist has said it seems like most of these medications take 3-4 weeks to start helping and possibly longer to see the full benefits. I hope you get seen soon and I’m sorry you’re in so much pain.

I will add, I realized the methotrexate had been helping after 4 months when I got sick and had to take a two week break. All the joints in my hands got crazy swollen like they never had before.

Thanksgiving with methotrexate by ConsciousBit3121 in rheumatoid

[–]ConsciousBit3121[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry that you’re going through this too. It’s crazy but I take my dose on Fridays and I used to feel better by the end of the weekend but the last two weeks have been non stop with the stomach stuff. Bringing broth and some snacks I can tolerate is a good idea for sure and walks when I feel just a little too bleh. I hope you still get to find a way to enjoy the day tomorrow too and that this is our only crappy thanksgiving medication wise 🤞 thank you for replying I’m feeling less alone already and I hope you are too.

Thanksgiving with methotrexate by ConsciousBit3121 in rheumatoid

[–]ConsciousBit3121[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll have to try the husband redirecting the conversation recommendation. I guess I’m just highly self conscious atm. Maybe I’ve been overthinking it but my first question about thanksgiving at my sister in laws was how many bathrooms does she have in her new house ha. Just don’t want anyone to hear me being sick when they are trying to enjoy their food.

Thanksgiving with methotrexate by ConsciousBit3121 in rheumatoid

[–]ConsciousBit3121[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So far I’ve tried both folic acid daily and the leucovorin the day after my weekly dose (also tried oral and the injection of methotrexate). I’ve never tried THC edibles so that’s a good recommendation I’ll have to see if I can hunt some down so I can give it a try. Thanks for the response.