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Flare up? or disease progression?

11/21/2011

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Being that I have had RA for less than a year, I am still learning what the heck my body is doing. I had been doing quite well on Enbrel and Methotrexate. My Doc suggested Cellebrex and to raise my MTX a bit, but after reading the side effects I just didnt feel it was the best option for me. But lately I am wondering if perhaps I should start increase my MTX and start the cellebrex. I find my hands are stiff, my left pinky hurts most the time, every single joint cracks when I walk and I feel a little more stiff than usual. Now, how do I know what this is? Is it a flare up? or is my RA progressing? Is it the weather? Stress from life and school? I dont see my Doc till December, any feedback would be greatly appreciated. :)

Dont foget the to support your local Arthritis Foundation. They have begun sign up for the Jingle Bell Walk and your donation and participation is appreciated. I will be doing the Freeport, Illinois walk as I will be in sunny Florida for the Chicago event.

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Leigh link
11/22/2011 03:19:14 am

I'm an old hat at that. The pain ebbs and flows with RA and you will be able to understand why ultimately. I take metho, enbrel and truly need my morning celebrex. It seems to stop the crunchy, achy feeling. I started on 2 200 mg of celebrex when first diagnosed but 12 years later I am down to 100 mg per day.

I think its ok to change things step by step...like slowly increase the metho is you don't think its enough. You will have RA the rest of your life and you have to learn to be your own advocate and you have to learn to manage this chronic illness. Don't be afraid to read, ask your doctor, ask other patients, read the web. But mostly trust how you feel. And as a last bit of advise....keep moving. That's the most important thing. The days I feel the worst are the best days to take a walk. Or go to the gym. You feel better after. Promise!

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thermage Melbourne link
5/9/2012 06:29:57 pm


really nice tips you shear few of them i already follow but i try to follow some more for healthy life.

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