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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Remission is Possible

Achieving arthritis remission may not actually be as daunting as the death-defying tasks that brought super-spy Ethan Hunt out of retirement in Mission Impossible III. In fact, it may be well within....

chevieman

20 May 2012, 14:23

diagnosed with severe Rhuematoid Arthritis a year ago. The following is what I did to treat it.

1. Ascorbic Acid- at least 1-2 Grams per day. Yes Grams. Vitamin C- Aka ascorbic acid was looked at by big pharma and was found to be almost miraculous in the treatment of a number of diseases. They attempted to get patent rights for it and were denied, no profit no more research. I have always felt that RA is an imbalance in my immune system, Ascorbic Acid helped restore that balance.
2. Boron- Here is the kicker you can only buy it in 3 mg capsules but You need at least 20 mg per day total taken in 3 doses, so stock up on the big bottle. Why does this work? Your immune system is in your gut/intestines. An imbalance in the fauna and flora sets up a dominoe effect to allow fungus such as candida albicans to take root in your intestinal walls causing leaky gut syndrome. This is how food allergies and reactions to specific stressor foods manifest themselves. Boron is one of the best "all natural" anti-fungals known to man. It makes you pee bright yellow but that is the only side effect other than killing unwanted fungus in your intestines.
3. Pro-biotics. Like I stated previously all of your immune system originates in your intestines, when you take care of the good bacteria in your gut, then your gut will start taking care of you. I recommend a pro-biotic that is of soil origin (will say on bottle)and more than one type. These types go after the bad guys in your intestines and stop the proliferation of the bad which gives your gut the time it needs to heal. If you don't take soil origin probiotics at least twice a day and You have RA then You are indeed a fool.
3. Reishi Mushroom extract- proven immune system modulator.Follow recommended dosage on the bottle. It helps your immune system rebalance itself.
4. If You have RA the foods you consume are no longer about what You like, thats what got you into this mess to begin with. When you have inflammation in your body from other than injury, its guaranteed you have inflammation in your intestines. Every time you think its "okay" to consume a stressor food (can be found on the net what they are) it is like adding fuel to the fire. Especially night shade family veggies, grains,and dairy. I know its hard to give these up. They used to be my favorites. But it is possible. Also Stay away from processed foods, chemical additives of any kind are not your friend including those that you wash with or that go on your skin. Stay away from commercially raised beef and stick to grass fed. Stay away from chicken and stick to turkey without additives (shady brook brand)Did you know they were putting arsenic into the chicken feed and hence it could be found in the meat? Find a recipe for bread made with brown rice flour, no potato starches or oils other than coconut. Stay away from soy bean oils (check your supplements) so many of them are GMO you cannot trust the source anymore and GMO food will send You into flare quicker than anything I know of.
5. I found a rhuematologist who put me on minocycline and that is what I prefer because it isn't as toxic as other drugs. I started out on 100mg 2x a day with the above regimen until I went into remission then I cut back to 100mg 1x per day until in remission for more than 2 weeks then cut back to 100mg 1x per day on Mon, Wed, and Friday. (see Dr. Mercolas web-site for the Mon,wed,Fri regimen)Rhuematologists are hard to find that use minocycline or that you can convince to prescribe it to you alone,I personally have to travel 120 miles for appointments but here I sit in remission, joints healing up, no swelling anywhere. I honestly don't know if this regimen will work for those on the more toxic drugs but I believe you have everything to gain. If You don't take any other supplements at all the Ascorbic Acid, Boron and Pro-biotics are the most beneficial. others that I take are":Glucosamine chondroiton with MSM
magnesium 500 2x a day
potassium 1gram 1x a day
selenium 1x a day
zinc 1x a day.
N-acetyl cysteine-builds up your glutathione levels. something found lacking in all with arthritis of any kind.
Boron can be increased up to 30mg perday if symptoms are stubborn.
It took me 2 months on this regimen to go into remission. It is a wonderful thing to be able to say that word "remission" without the fear of going into flare-up tommorow and I am not there yet. I will say the only other thing I would attempt to do is relieve as much stress and anger in your life as possible and make sure you have a strong personal relationship with God and Your family. If you don't have faith you can beat this disease from running your life, then you won't.
I sit here symptom free and grateful that I am. If anything I have learned compassion for others who suffer from RA and other debilitating diseases and that is my only motivation for posting this. I pray that one day they will have a cure available and these type of diseases can be treated with something which works quickly and effectively but until the pharmacutical industry is more cure driven than profit driven I really dont see that happening. I hope for the best for you. I think you are going to see the ascorbic acid/boron and probiotics being used more in the treatment of this disease as more is learned about it.

waassim

02 May 2012, 06:31

Hi, its been a hard time for my friend since last 7 years. i really don't know how to go by the treatment and stuff, she does her routine medicines. the initial stage was when she was 15 yrs. now i need some help from an intellectual how to cure it from the root and to just finish it from her suffering life. because of the pain and stiffness she couldn't sleep at night and also when there is a sudden change in climate occurs then it goes to worst including high swelling. really wanted help and is keen to know how to remit it totally.

Su Su

07 Apr 2012, 18:26

There are better ways to treat RA with vitamins and certain foods that work better than the meds. Remission can last years. You know when you are in a remission because no drugs are masking it. The Big Drug companies make billions every year on RA drugs and most honest doctors will tell you the companies are not even looking for a cure. RA made them too wealthy.

01 Apr 2012, 17:00

Does someone know about unusual side effects of biological meds (Enbrel, Orencia, Simponi). Things like severe dry, thinning skin and wounds that won't heal?

I had to stop biologicals last summer (2011), when I developed multiple infections that wouldn't go away with antibiotics. But over time, my skin thinned out and I've noticed wounds won't heal fast enough.

Until last summer, I’d been on biologicals (since trials for Enbrel began in 1996, with some breaks to try other (like holistic) approaches.

Just as a warning perhaps, I say this. My RA began when I went to an allergist. I was 39. Trying to find the source of my allergies, my back was injected with dozens of allergens (and turns out I was allergic to all the things that make life worth living--from coffee to all the ingredients of cheesecake, so I went on a macrobiotic diet). After that first cocktail injection, my hands swelled up. The allergist thought it was a bad reaction to the injection and prescribed Benadryl. The swelling persisted and I was finally diagnosed with RA. Doctors won't admit a cause and effect here, but I believe those allergy injections brough out my RA.

Back in 1996, the pain and swelling in my hands was so bad, I was ready to quit my job and move from Florida to Alabama just to enroll in the only Enbrel drug trial available at that time. I was lucky that soon after, Enbrel began drug trials an hour away. Enbrel was a miracle. I went into remission for the next seven years, until it stopped working. Since then, I've been on other biologicals and most have worked well.

I always heard of infections and never had a problem (except for my skin thinning, dry eyes and wounds not healing fast enough) until last summer. That’s when I came down with unrelated sinus, ear and eye infections. They wouldn’t go away after the first round of antibiotics for each one. I stopped the biological meds and have been on remission for the most part ever since then. No infections, no pain, nothing, until a couple of weeks ago. The RA is slowly coming back. I'm currently taking Celebrex for a couple of swollen joints, but it doesn't do enough. I fear I'll have to go back to the biologicals. I'm not looking forward to it.

And so, back to the biologicals. I'm in my mid fifties now. I fear long term use of biologicals has caused (at lease in part) my thinning skin. I see other women my age and their skin is not as thin and transparent as mine. My case is more severe than normal, people comment. My reumathologist shrugs. My dermatologist gives me samples of moisturizers and sends me on my way. However, after minor surgery, the wound took a long time to heal. The surgeon blamed the biological. He also thought it caused my thinning skin.

I wonder if there are others out there with severe thinning skin (and cuts that take a while to heal) who'd been on biologicals for a long time like me. Also, has anyone suffered multiple infections and had to stop the biologicals and if so, how long did the remission last? Thanks.

jim lutes

27 Jan 2012, 15:13

In the first place I have rheumatoid arthritis. It was in remission and came back after the death of my spouse who also had the joint disease. As much as you push the prescription drugs, I don't hear you saying anything about what methotrexate does to the body. Completely compromises your immune system and opens you up for any infection which was the case of my wife. She contracted MRSA which infected her heart valves and ultimately killed her. I won't be surprised if someday its pulled from market aned the ones its related to. Sad in Illinois.

Craig

19 Jan 2012, 11:50

I was diagnosed with RA in 2004, felt like I was hit by a freight train, but it was caught early. Was on methotrexate for 5 years, at present I am in remission, little pain no stiffness and have been off all medications for two years.

abdulahadmemon

13 Oct 2011, 13:11

i want to contact Dr sallahuddin kazi.plz help me.give his e mail or contact number/address thanks.

Darla

19 Sep 2011, 15:24

My RA hit me in 2006 and was dignosed in 2008. I am on methotrexate and have experienced pain everyday. Last week when I got up I noticed right away that I was pain free. The last 5 days have been so wonderful without any pain. My question: If I am in remission will I have to continue taking methotrexate?

Judy

30 Aug 2011, 21:45

I wanted to add some other medical/dietary info that may be of interest.

In January of this year I started on a gluten free diet at the suggestion of my gyn doc who has had RA remission of a young patient by change of diet. He feels that anyone with RA needs to go Gluten free and possibly lactose free........... also, recommended that I read, "The Paleo Solution".

Have been on a Testosterone Cypionate/Testosterone Propionate/Estradiol injections every ten days for treatment of my severe osteoporosis since November of 2007. Fosamax did not have any positive affect on my bone loss and caused a painful irritation of the cardiac valve (at the gastroesophageal junction). The first year on Testosterone injections I gained 7% bone mass and it has gradually impoved my bone density numbers until, at this time, I have numbers that reflect osteopenia.

Am on probiotics daily (since the diverticulitis episode) and take fish oil daily.

Wanted the entire "picture" represented in case it was of interest/assistance to anyone.

Judy

30 Aug 2011, 21:29

I am a 66 y.o. woman. April 10, 2009 I awakened with horrendous pain in my feet and over the next couple of weeks I had pain, swelling and stiffness in my fingers (it moved from finger to finger on a daily basis). I went to a walk-in clinic and the doc did blood tests. My sed rate was normal (and has always been normal) but my rheumatoid factor was 400+ so he diagnosed RA. I went to an internist in my home town who put me on a 10 day course of Prednisone and kept me on a minimal amount until I could get in to see a rheumatologist. That took about a month. When I saw him he did further blood testing and my rheumatoid factor was slightly decreased. He took me off the Prednisone and on Methatrexate 2.5mg (7 per week) and Folic acid 2 mg. daily. I continued on that regimen until May of this year.

I suffered my second bout of diverticulitis in May. It did not respond to antibiotics...I was on Flagyl 500mg and Cipro 500mg twice daily for 10 days and then Augmentin 875mg twice daily for 14 days. Finally was hospitalized and given a regimen of three IV antibiotics for four days....and developed C. diff infection (a horribly painful intestinal infection with colitis). Finally, was seen by an infectious disease specialist who gave me Augmentin 875 mg. twice daily and Vancomycin four times daily. I was on the Vanco for three weeks. Had contacted my rheumatologist the first week of June and he gave me a a two week period off my Methotrexate and Folic acid.

The Infectious Disease doc contacted the rheumatologist and asked that the methotrexate be discontinued. It was.

So, to date (August 30, 2011) I have been off all my RA meds completely and have had no problems.

During this time without methotrexate I had a sigmoid colon resection to get rid of my diverticula. My healing has been great. My surgeon decided to go ahead with the surgery so that if I have to go on heavier RA drugs in the future I won't have the diviticulitis to contend with.

Here's hoping, guys and gals!

Judy

Janice

07 Aug 2011, 23:00

It's all about the FOOD! Read about the real remissions below. Those people who aren't on any meds eat vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. It is worth every second. Yes, it can be done. I don't know why the doctors don't want to help (of course they would lose you as a patient). Imagine not worrying about meds making you more sick than the original RA. I've had RA for 13+ years and was taking Enbrel for 12 years. I stopped eating meat and poultry. I had to make additional changes, but it can be done. There's a documentary "Forks Over Knives" that explains why we're all sick from the food we eat. You can save yourself. Your doctor won't tell you about it! You might find it interesting that my rheumatologist is a vegetarian. I wonder if your doctor is a vegetarian???

gloria

19 May 2011, 12:53

hi
i have suffered from ra and oa for almost
3 decades my latest doctor just told me i
came to see him too late he will not be able to cure or help me.
can you help?
thanks
g

Ileen Swelland

06 May 2011, 22:36

I was diagnosed with RA in Oct of '08, after spending 6 months going from Dr to Dr, all the while in severe pain from shoulders to knees. Felt like I had been hit and run over by a semi! I had been very active, doing aerobics and working out 5 days a week and one day I woke up with excruiating pain. My rhuemy Dr put me on plaquinel and naproxin. It took about 2 months for the meds to kick in. I still have flares but for the most part, I feel pretty good. At my last appt, my Dr wrote a script for Simponi and after all the blood work was good, I took the script to pharmacy and with my ins paying 75%, it's going to cost me $525 per month. Since I am on Medicare, SimponiOne does NOT help with the cost. Therefore, I have decided to continue with the plaquinel and started on Methotrexate. I am so upset over the cost of the biologics and all their side affects...hence, I will not be injecting more meds into my body. Pfizer has a Biologic pill that should be available in 2012...but will probably be as costly as the injectable ones. For now, I'll try eating healthy, walk every day and take aleve as needed, along with the 2 perscriptions.

Lauren

24 Apr 2011, 12:34

April 24, 2011

FULL CATASTROPHY LIVING - Jon Kabat Zin

My RA came on after the death of my mother and several other life stress factors, divorce, only child going to college, all around the same time. My maternal grandfather was very deformed by RA, so there was a gentic factor also. So I knew immediately when the RA came on, to test and treat.

After ten years of methotrexate, prednisone, soma, norco, and the various biologic drugs as they came on the market, I went for psychotherapy where the counselor gave me a book that, when practiced, continually reduced my RA symptoms.

A year and a half of practicing with this book, and on and off with the psychotherapist, has left me RA pain free.

The hardest part was no longer taking the pain medication. But I had had a problem with alcohol too, so that would make sense.

I hope this small post allows someone else to discover the book: Full Catastrophy Living. I got my life back.

Good Journey,

laurenrae@goldrush.net

vivica lanier

19 Apr 2011, 12:29

i have had ra for the last 5 years i also take methretrate,simponi,folic acid,nexium,presidnone,also diabetic metroformin high blood pressure lisinproil
i wish i could come off of everything pain every day

tish

11 Apr 2011, 08:53

I was diagnosed with ra in 2007. Ave been on several drugs, muvera, prednisolone, lefra and others. What i found out is that predisolone actually reliefs one of pain and you can do the things you like doing, the only thing is its very sensitive to my stomach. one week on predisolone lives my stomach sore. Currently am on Sionora, lefra, folic acid and methrotextrate (not sure of spellings), ave also had to change my diet alot. Taking more of raw vegetables and fruits and exercising 5days a week. Ave not had an attack for the last 8 months. My doctor advises continuance use of the prescription until we wipe this thing out. Am hopeful that one day I will be Ra Free. Lets use all that is within our power. Diet, drugs and exercise.

Patty Swanson

11 Apr 2011, 01:09

Dx with RA December, put on Arava, which helped with pain, so I joined a
Gym and had fun gradually increasing my workouts, some with a trainer. Just saw my Rheum. who ordered me off that kind of exercise and said pool work only. I am very discouraged as I'd paid 2 years at the gym. Now my Fibro acts up badly - much pain - as I haven't yet found the pool I can work out in. I guess I have started to deform and my CRP is up, I'd had to go off Arava due to a sinus infections, and the gas from it was so horrible, I requested another option. So, now I am on Azulfadine (sulfasalicylate), but no pain relief yet. This is so rough. My Dr. poo pooed my natural approach with the Life Extension RA protocol supplements. I had felt they relieved my pain, yet damage was going on. This is so confusing. Help.

denise

19 Mar 2011, 06:35

I still dont have a positive answer as to what i have but it is looking like ankylosing spondalitus arthritis.Can hardly move as my spine hurts so much shoulders elbows wrists fingers hips so painful.I was stared on plaquenil and itched until i bled then tried anti-inflammatory drugs didnt work and now been on sulfasalazine for 9 days and have an unbelievable sore throat so stopped taking yesterday until i can ask my rheummy what i should do.I am so fed up with not being able to take these meds and being in pain.I dont know if i just have a sore throat or if i is sulfasalazine doing it also pain in my ears.I dont have a cold so should'nt have a sore throat.Has anybody else had the same problem whike taking these meds?

Karen T

31 Jan 2011, 20:17

I'm a new visitor to this site, having wandered in whilst researching the topic "humira and RA Remission". What strikes me about the posts is that so many of us had to wait years for a diagnosis. I have probably had RA for most of my life, but it was passed off as everything from 'growing pains' to 'menopausal problems' to "fibrositis", "Bursitis" and so on. At one point my GP sent me to the physio, who manipulated and taped my painful wrist bones every week and gave me ultrasound treatments on my elbow and massage for my shoulders. As anyone who has tried that route knows, for a little while you feel better but the pain comes back. I had the usual blood tests, but like many RA sufferers, on that particular day the RA factor wasn't there. Eventually I was sent to a rheumatologist and got a diagnosis, about 15 years ago. Since then have been on everything in the arsenal, from salazopyrin to cyclosporin and everything in between. (Methotrexate by tablet has been a constant, plus whatever else we were trying.)In August 2010 I started fortnightly humira injections, stopped in September for 6 weeks due to a flu-like bronchial/sinus thing (it was going around, so I don't think it was related to the drugs) and went back on Humira in December. I have monthly blood tests and at the moment , things seem to be under control. I have occasional flares, which respond to Naprosyn SR 1000 pretty well. I note the concern of fellow patients about methotrexate, but I think at maintenance doses it's fairly safe--it's been 15 years or thereabouts that I've been on it and my liver and kidneys are still operational. The reason I went on the humira was because of the increasing deformity of my right hand, which is beginning to look like James Coburn's, if anyone recalls what his hands looked like in his later movies. My keyboard skills have gone frome excellent to fair, as the joint deterioration increases, and it is my hope that further problems can be forestalled. Suppose it's too much to hope that the damage can be reversed? Anyway, I have not had to have an injection into any joint for over a year, so that's a plus--I really hated those needles into the hands! I am very grateful that I live in Australia, where the national insurance scheme gives me the expensive medication for a very small price. It is heartbreaking to read previous posts from people in the US who cannot get the help they need due to high cost. One of my dearest friends died of complications from RA when she could have been helped but her HMO wouldn't pay for the drugs she needed. Finally, I agree with several of the previous writers: don't give up, badger your doctor to get a referral to a rheumatologist, and then be firm and friendly with him/her until you find a drug regimen that helps. And yes, do take fish oil, if nothing else, it helps with the Sjogren's syndrome which is a frequent fellow traveller with RA. The gluten-free path does help some people, I have a friend here in Australia who has successfully 'cured' her arthritis that way. I suspect when they finally do all the research and get to the bottom of the disease they will find it's not one but a multiplicity of conditions, all arising from an immune anomaly of one sort or another.

Janis

26 Jan 2011, 14:15

After 10 years of severe RA, I am completely drug-free and have no symtoms of RA at all. I am 48 years old and began having symtoms after my first child was born 11 years ago. Shortly after my second child was born 2 yrs later, I finally went to a doctor due to my lack of ability to pick and handle the children - snapping my daughter's clothes, pull up her socks, getting her out of the crib, etc. was impossible some days. I was diagnosed with RA and put on Methotrexate. It made life do-able, but my feet were still very swollen and I had many severe RA attacks in my knees and shoulders (esp. when stressed). Remicade - a bimonthly infusion - was the next drug prescribed to me. This drug completely relieved all RA symptoms, but due to the drug's effect powerfuf effect on my immune system, I was sick often (pneumonia, serious infections, series of strep throat, etc.) After 5 years on Remicade I skipped 3 rounds of treatment due to illnesses. After 6 months of no treatment and no symptoms, I decided not to restart the medication. I was completely free of RA and RA drugs. My diet is gluten-free and organic. I have absolutely no symptoms of RA...this is huge considering I could hardly turn the ignition to start the car (wrists) and had to walk down the stairs backward because my feet hurt so badly. I'm not sure if the Remicade helped "cure" me, but I do think the diet change has had a huge effect on staying RA free. It's hard to take wheat out of your diet, but gets easier after a couple months. I feel blessed and thought I would share this story. My doctor is puzzled. I think the Remicade "trained" my body to stop attacking itself and the organic, wheat and dairy-free diet has kept it at bay. I just wanted to share a huge RA success story.

Cindy Rivera

22 Jan 2011, 11:15

For Sue Altop

I am about your age and have had RA for about the same amount of time, otherwise good health and am also looking for alternative methods of care.

I was impressed by your improvement with alternative health care. Could you please tell me what you are using, in the form of herbs or vitamins?

I have now developed osteoporosis, aggrivated by prednisone use and have had to start treatment for it also. I'm determined to quit the prednisone to save my bones.

Any help or comments are welcome.
God bless

Sue Altop

05 Jan 2011, 21:26

I am a 57 year old woman. I was diagnosed with RA 17 years ago. After 3 years of meds and doing what the doctor said, only to end with 6 ulcers at age 43, I chose the higher road. I was already athletic, ate well, lived a clean lifestyle. I determined that I felt better without the meds. I embarked on a clean life WITHOUT pharmaceuticals! I use exercise, filtered water, organic foods, alternative health care and am proud to announce I am in remission with a SED rate of 2, my RA factor down from 86 to 23, and my ANA now within normal ranges. There are no side effects to what I do. I do not have to worry about my organs being attacked, headaches, skin disorders. It is a shame that pharmaceuticals are pushed like street drugs because our insurance companies will not cover the more natural methods of health care. It is also a shame that people are not taught this is quality of life or death choices. If a person had diabetes, they would be told to get off the sugar. This is the same, get off the sugar and fats, start a program of all of the above and see what happens. I did and I am glad I did.

katie

05 Jan 2011, 04:50

I have had ra for 10 year it want into remission for two year felt great now it back .Had blood test and Dr. said they are off the wall higher then . Methotrexate work the first time i took it by shot this time taking pills for the frist six weeks to see if it works . I'm not gone to let this damn ra beat me .

Pallavi Singh

28 Nov 2010, 08:08

My RA symptoms began about two and a half years ago. I was diagnosed about a year and half back and my rheumatologist started me on methotrexate(15 mg per week), sulphaslazine, hydrochloquine and weekly folic acid supplements. From exteme morning stifness, fatigue and difficulty in walking, all my symptoms disappeared after about three months. I was even able to get my strength back. Currently i am still on methotrexate and sulphasalzine. There are no major symptoms currently barring slight tenderness in my knees once in a while. But as a result of the heavy medication, I lost significant amount of weight. There has also been a very significant hair loss. I am also prone to indigestion and constipation more than i used to be. I want to discontinue methotrexate but my doctor hasn't agreed so far. How serious are the side effects of the drug with my dosage? Is it necessary to quit alcohol comletely while on the drug? Most importantly, is this remission? How likely is it for the pain and stiffness to come back?

Janice

08 Nov 2010, 23:17

I have had arthritis for some time. I was able to control the poin and stiffness through diet, basically, low sugar, low sodium and no caffeine. It really makes a difference but the diet is tough as it is in everything. So go fresh, no packaged foods. Unfortunately over time my arthritis has gotten worse and I just started medications. The diet does help.

david freitag

03 Sep 2010, 10:18

I have been finally diagnosed with arthritus after complaining about it for 7 years. my father had RA. And i watched him suffer in agony and pain for years. His bones grew in ways to where he couldnt us his hands, anyways my question to all of you what are the real early stages of RA and how close is this to ostioperosis? i have pain in the shoulders hands and hips thank you dave

Jeff

02 Sep 2010, 17:42

As the parent of a 10-year old who has had JA since the age of 3, I am both encouraged and concerned by this report. Of course, we all want remission and even a cure - and the advances have been great. But remission is tricky, just in terms of its definition alone. It also concerns me knowing how difficult it is to raise money for RA research and programs. I don't know how many times people have asked me if my daughter will "outgrow it". This disease suffers from lack of understanding and exposure as it is. It's hard enough to overcome the "every gets it eventually" stigma, without tossing in "you've got a 50% chance of remission" when we don't even fully understand what is meant by remission. Still, this is good news and my own daughter is evidence that early treatment with what we know today can make a huge difference.

Les

22 Aug 2010, 20:12

Jessica,

I was recently diagnosed as well & my doc didnt give me any options other than methotrexate or being crippled. I only have pain in my fingers & wrists and I felt it was only a flare up. I have been doing so much research & cannot find anyone with a similar situation so I have changed my diet & balanced my hormones in order to get my immune system strong & healthy in hopes that I will beat this thing. Reading your post just gave me the most hope Ive had in weeks! Thank you!

Maria Elena

13 Aug 2010, 22:27

Marie,
I have noticed that when I have fasted the pain goes away. There has got to be a diet connection to this, so I have started to explore what foods need to be eliminated in order to feel better.

Kayla

28 Jul 2010, 22:37

RON- I got turned down for long term care and when I spoke to the underwriter it had more to do with the use of prednisone than for having rheumatoid arthritis. It in there experience indicates that the disease is not well controlled and I am able to try again for insurance as well as a better life insurance premium within two years. I recommend trying another treatment since the long term side effects of prednisone can be worse than RA itself....good luck!

Jessica

15 Jul 2010, 14:13

I was diagnosed with RA just after my 17th birthday. I was experiencing extreme flare ups in all of my joints. It took only 4 months for my Dr to diagnose me, my RA factor was positive. I was crushed to be so young and to be diagnosed with such a crippling disease. I started getting depressed and sleeping all the time. I was constantly in pain and tired no matter what I did. My DR put me on prednisone and plaquinil with cortosone shots in my fingers for the swelling. It was terrible. Then my insurance changed and I had to start seeing another doc who decided that I should be on methotrexate. I didn't want to take it because of the side effects, but the doctor told me that if I didn't I would end up disfigured and unable to move. I was horrified so I started taking the meds. I also decided that I wasn't going to trust the doc anymore and that I was going to look into other methods of control.

I started reading on changing diet and exercise. I started practicing yoga 2x weekly and pilates 2x weekly. Then I decided to work on my diet. I started reading all these articles about all the crap that is in our meats and dairy and the thought occurred to me that maybe my immune system was attacking my body because of the things I was eating. I first cut out soda and beef. I started to feel better and decided to continue by cutting out chicken and pork. I stopped having pain and swelling. I stopped taking the meds and stopped seeing the doc that recommened them. I have since been in remission and continued to cut out white flour and sugar. I use soy, but I might start cutting back because I have heard that it is better to use it in moderation. I am seeing a new doctor, but he told me that I am doing so well that he doesn't believe that I need any meds and to keep doing whatever it is that I'm doing. I am so blessed to be in remission. I am only 26 and I feel like I have my life back. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is. For all of the people who suffer, I understandwhat you're going through and I just want to encourage you to look into other methods of control for your pain. Exercises that strenghten and stretch with low impact are great, changing your diet can have an amazing influence, and above all please trust yourself and what you feel is right for you. I'm not saying stop all your meds right now, I'm just saying that you should consider all your options and see what works for you. I am still actively looking for ways to keep my RA in remission and I learn new things about nutrition and staying healthy all the time. Keep your eyes open and have faith and hope. There will one day be a cure for this disease and we will know the cause of it.

Ron

06 Jul 2010, 14:23

I was diagnosed with RA by my Rheumy in Fall 2009.Severe joint pain in my hands. The blood test indicated negative for RA. never-the less Insurance company turned me down for Long Term Care because of being treated with MTR ( 4 tablets of 2.5mg once a week...I am also taking 4mg of Pred 2 times per day. I am otherwise in excellent health (both of my parents lived well into their 80's). Currently I seem to be fairly well controlled from the pain.I am concerned about long term affects of the medicines.

Has anybody been turned down for LTC Insurance in a similar circumstance?

A note to others...my Doc could have responded to Insurance company query by stating that I had "arthritis"-that had a blood test result of "negative" for RA. Had he handled it that way I probably would have been approved (so please make sure you discuss in advance with your Docs when you are applying for insurances so that factual information that helps your case is provided instead of factual info that hurts your case.

I'd appreciate comments on any of the above.

God Bless everyone1

TLB

05 Jul 2010, 23:37

I've just been diagnosed with RA. I was given shot of cortizone to help the inflamation and pain temporarily. I have been given some info sheets with limited information about the different medication options which I'm supposed to choose from. I am trying to research the best options but am at a loss without a medical degree......
Does anyone have a "DMARDS & Biologic Agents Cocktail" that they have found effective. My goal of course is complete remission.

Karen

20 Jun 2010, 22:01

No need to be in pain. As soon as you are diagnosed find a rhuematologist. Only see a specialist! If you are in pain after being prescribed assorted pills make sure you take/try the biologics (newest class of drugs). I am on humira, plaquenil and prednisone and according to this website I am in remission. Sounds good to me. I have minimal if any pain. Life is good : )

Marie

13 Jun 2010, 21:05

I was diagnosed in Oct. 2009. Had a hard time accepting the RA. I thought it had something to do with the birth control shot I just started in Sept. of 2009. Everyone laughed at me. The rhuma doc started me on plaquinel, sulfasalazine, and prednisone. I refused the methotrexate and still do. The doc is upset with me because of that. She just doesn't understand why I don't want to take that "chemo drug". When I got rediculous swelling of ankles and lower legs my Prednisone was increased to 60mgs a day for a week. I started Humira 5 wks ago (1 shot every 2 wks), which I am scared of the side effects since I don't have a spleen, which leaves me even more prone to infections. It was amazing for the first 2 wks but has started to lose it's effects already.
In Feb 2010 i had emergency surgery for obstructed bowel & was taken off ALL meds & no food/drink for 4 weeks. I didn't have any flare ups or symptoms. It was amazing. The RA didn't return until April, and it hit me like a semi truck!!
I now wait...but can't help but think that fasting helps in some way.

perry fleming

11 Jun 2010, 01:42

not sure if all commenters are sufferers. my wife is. she speaks of constant pain and agony. she has progressed from tna inhibtors to (soon to be) infusion theropy. hopeful thoughts and prayers are not recipes for cures. contributions for ra research are.

thanks,
perry

rocio

19 May 2010, 16:16

I was diagnosed with RA September of 2009. At the time my symptoms were very painful. I started taking Plaquenil and Prednisone. I stopped prednisone in February and just manage my pain with Plaquenil and Advil when needed. I practice yoga, spinning and walk everyday. I follow the blood type diet and my symptomps have improved 80%. I only have mild pain within the first our after I wake up. Good luck to ya'll.

Stephanie

18 Apr 2010, 02:06

I have an idea that fasting may help. For 3 years I fasted once a year and ate a diet consisting of 95% raw food. I totally excluded Meat, Chicken,Diary and Wheat.
During this time I did not take even one painkiller or supplement of any type. I just dont seem to have the emotional resources to do this again. I still do not eat meat or chicken, but am now on so much medication that I feel like I rattle. I am diagnosed with RA, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Myafascia Pain Syndrome and Astma.
Good luck to you all

Danny

05 Apr 2010, 15:22

I was diagnosed with RA back in 1999 when I was 38 years old. It was horrible. I was in extreme pain and could barely walk and could not button a button. I went on prednisone, but quickly tapered off of it and was on it for only 13 weeks. During that time, I fasted (2 days/week water only; 2 days/week juice fast). I was symptom free and my sed rate and RA factor plummeted. My doctor was amazed. I had been completely drug-free and symptom-free for almost 10 years. I compete in triathlons and I lift weights daily, etc. I am very athletic. But now it has come back. Has anybody else had success with fasting?

Bonnie

03 Apr 2010, 18:08

I was recently diagnosed with RA. I am 37, and I am about to begin tx with Metrotrexate. I'm scared of the side effects, but want remission. If I go into "remission", can I stop all meds or at least this Metrotrexate? Has anyone done that?

Diwakar

31 Mar 2010, 10:46

Very useful information. I have found other related information which helped me a lot here

http://www.vedantatree.com/2010/02/treatment-for-rheumatoid-arthritis.html

It may help others.

Diwakar

terry motley

19 Jan 2010, 15:44

Good news!! I have had RA now for 3 1/2 years. It took 2 years to get a proper diagnosis. My Rheumatiod factor in 03/08 was 177 at discovery. Today, it is 33!! Even my sed rate is normal and the pain is mercifully gone. Methotrexate did not work for me. It made me very,very ill. I did not like the horrible side effects of all the other RA drugs so I instead went to a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He mixes an herbal formual specifically for my needs and I drink it twice a day. Dr Ma says that auto immune diseases can be controlled by non-toxic herbs just as well as by the toxic western drugs. He is my hero because he has given me my life back. It took a year and a half of drinking his herbs for all of the pain to go away, but the pain did subside gradually over this time. There is a way to control your RA without using toxic drugs with terrible side effects. If anyone reading this would like to ask more questions, you can email me at motley92@hotmail.com. Just put RA in the subject line so I don't think it is junk. My blood results are proof that chinese medicine works!

Melissa Jordan

13 Jan 2010, 22:01

I am a 38 year old female and I was diagnosed with RA about 3 months ago, right before my b/d. The prednazone I was on, then tapered off of completely, really helped me alot. I then started on the sulfasalazine for a month and my doctor called me and told me to stop immediately because my liver levels were up. That was 3 weeks ago and I am not taking anything right because she told me to stop all meds even my vitamin d. I have had injections in my shoulders and was pain free for about 2 mths. They are hurting again but not as bad as before. Before I would be up all night long in tears. I got an injection in my left thumb a few weeks ago and so far no pain or swelling. I am scared to try a new medication in fear of the damage I will do to my body. I have a good mind to tell my dr that I am going to try natural ways of getting better for a while just to see what happens. I really want to be in remission from this disease. I am praying daily to be healed or for a cure. Does anyone know of a good exercise program that will help with pain. I was told exercise may help. I enjoyed reading all the posts on here because it really did give me hope!

13 Jan 2010, 21:36

I was diagnosed with JRA at the age of 3. Physical therapy, nsaids, sleeping with braces on my leg and wrist, cortisone shots, gold shots, hospital stays.... had it all as a child.
I have had no symptoms since I was about 15. When I turned 18 my rheumatologist said at that point with no symptoms, I was in remission and only needed to see a rheumatologist again if it ever started to bother me again. Just turned 40 and still haven't been back to a rheumatologist - so remission does happen!

02 Dec 2009, 20:29

I think that there maybe help out there if you want to try biologics like Humera Embrel Remicade??? not sure of the spelling but if you contact the companys directly they may help... that is what i have heard...Is there anyone who has tried herbal remedies and diet remedies together... I have had RA for over 3 years have been on hydroxycloriquin or (plaquinal) and pain management are the only things I could count on... had sever reactions to almost all meds for RA (have not tried Biologics) the pain is still sever and feel like you just do not want to move ever... am so afraid to try any of the biologics the reactions to sulphasalizine methotrexate pednisone very sever lost my eyesight my face became swollen breathing problems looking for something that will not make things worse than it already is as I am sure all of you are Hoping for the best for you all hope info helps thanks for listening cj

julie

19 Nov 2009, 12:06

I was diagnosed in 95 and went through 5 years of experimentation, trying this drug and that drug, nothing worked, then went on mtx orally plus prednisone and plaq. this helped but changing to mtx injectable and then adding enbrel really helped. but then 4 years later my skin developed crusty sores that were diagnosed as pre-cancerous. then the meds stopped working. I quit the shots for 3 months and the sores subsided but I was in bad pain. I started the shots again for 6 months and the pain lessened but the sores came back. in sept this year I stopped the shots again. no bad effects this time, so far no shots for 2 months and sores are going away again.some pain but I take 5 mg pred when I need it, every few days or so. maybe I am in remission? I hope so! if the docs only knew what this disease really is and really how to make it go away!

Kevin

16 Nov 2009, 20:10

This is in response to Karla, who on 30 Sep 2009, 15:08, wrote of not being able to afford medication.

I do not suffer from RA, but am very close to someone who does, so I know how awful the suffering can be. We also do not have very good insurance, but I've learned that the makers of Enbrel can offer assistance to those who cannot afford it (and if you are not independently wealthy and/or do not possess excellent insurance, you cannot afford Enbrel - that is for sure).

We have not yet contacted Amgen/Wyeth (the makers of Enbrel) but we are about to. The assistance information is here:

http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/encourage_about_amgen_wyeth.html

If the proprietors of this site would please forward this message to Karla, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

jojo

03 Nov 2009, 10:53

I've had RA for a year. Prednisone seemed to work to relieve symptoms. Methotrex. was awful-made me feel ill for several days a week. Not worth it to me. Very afraid to start injectables- fear of side-effects. Can people reach remission with alternative treatments?

Mei

12 Oct 2009, 12:34

I had RA since 95 and had all the up and down, tried a lot of med, now I am on Enbrel,Plaquinil, olchicine and Prednisone 2.5mg (trying to cut it out). I have been felling nearly normal almost 6 mon.

It took a long time for me to accept the reality of having RA and having an incurable disease. I did wrong choices on finding the treatment. Now, luckily I have a good RA doctor and I try to work with him. Eating healthy is important. Exercise is a must. Since I got RA, I practice Tai Chi daily and follow a wonderful teacher all those years. It helps me tremendously.

I was prescribed Enbrel last fall and it worked wonder right away. My worry is how long the Enbrel will last. My doctor said that sometime the body will reject the med after certain years, and the med won't work. Then you have to try another kind. I used to ask often...why me?! When I read other people's suffering stories, I could totally feel it - I went through hell (if you didn't go through this that you could not understand the pain) and I am glad for now, I feel OK. All I could say is don't give up, rest well (good night rest is essential) and eat well and try to find happy thought while in misery.

valentine

08 Oct 2009, 08:37

i was diagnosed with RA at 16 years old. that was 13 years ago.
i have been thru it all and taken all there is to take.obvious;y by now i have irreversible joint damage and take prednisone, leflumonide,painkillers .
i just wonder is tehre any hope for a remision for a case such as mine?
i am now 29 yeras old and hoping to have a baby soon.
i need to keep informed and know if it is possible for me

LOIS

05 Oct 2009, 16:32

HI ALL. I AM IN REMISSION FROM RA. HAD IT FOR OVER 13 YRS. DID MY HOMEWORK AND READ THE BOOK "RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS THE INFECTION CONNECTION" BY KATHERINE POEHLMAN PHD. GOT ON THE ANTIBIOTIC PROTOCOL AS DEFINED ON THE SITE WWW.ROADBACK.ORG.I AM NOW IN LESS THAN A YEARS TIME IN NO MORE PAIN AND MISERY! IN REMISSION AND FEELING GREAT! EDUCATE YOURSELVES FOLKS! YOU NEED TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH AND DO IT NOW!

Karla

30 Sep 2009, 15:08

Hello, My name is Karla and I have had RA for 5 years. First I had no insurance so I did not go to the Dr. Now I have bad joint damage in my feet (Toes) and wrists. I live with pain and am now on Disability. Well, my Rhumy wants me to go on Orencia and medicare does not allow that infusion so I am on a limited income and cannot afford the medication as I understand it costs approx. 22,000 a year.... IS THERE ANY HELP WITH MEDICATIONS. I CAN ONLY AFFORD MEDICARE INSURANCE AND HAVE NO OTHER INSURANCE... HELP ME I CAN'T STAND THE PAIN

Wes

12 Sep 2009, 11:14

Well, I'm a 31 year old male and have been on Humira for almost a year...I was diagnosed with RA about a year in a half ago. I decided to stop Humira and its been a month since my last injection and I feel pretty good. I have been swimming 30 laps (25 meters is one lap) at the GYM pool twice to three times a week. My muscles get sore but I don't have joint pain yet so I am stoked. I take probiotics, fish oil, and pure encapsulations - Nutrient 950. Wish me luck that I can stay off Humira and go into remission. I need to make sure I have a little better diet too.

Michelle

12 Aug 2009, 07:33

I was diagnosed with RA in 2007. I was first put on Plaquenil. But this wasn't enough. So I was put on Sulfdasine(this is not the right spelling). This 2 meds did the trick. I then started a vitamin reg. I am up to taking 6 Omega complex a day. I see that alot of people are not eating wheat products, I eat wheat products everyday and I haven't had a problem. I just saw my Dr. and I haven't have any major flares, so I am slowly weaning off the sulf. I guess we will see. I am hoping to get off all the meds. But in reality I know that the ra can come back. But I will hope for that I may be the exception.

Paul Ely

09 Aug 2009, 08:35

I first had RA when I was 42 (18 years ago). Doctors then (in UK) told me that diet had nothing to do with it. Eventually I was put on Methotrexate and the RA went into remission after about a year. (I also cut out wheat for 5 years which helped immensely). I then had 5 years pain and medication free - even enjoyed wheat products again. However a year ago the RA symptoms all came back again. I am now struggling to get it into remission again. I just found a website that said methotrexate should be continued at a maintenance level - I wish I had known this 5 years ago. Just so others might be warned - RA ALWAYS COMES BACK!

Mary

05 Aug 2009, 11:00

Has anyone looked into the information/studies done through The Arthritis Trust - The Rheumatoid disease foundation at arthritistrust.org The results really make you wonder what the right direction is. The meds we all have been put on can be very damaging and have bad side effects to your system. I would love for someone elses opinion who has actually researched the protocal they have used..even someone like me just trying to help themselves out of frustration. I have read all the case studies and leaning toward it being worth it to get the outcome if it worked...I just dont want to fall in to the hands of a quake...this study could have some truth to it after reading others I really question it.

kate

26 Jul 2009, 08:04

I was diagnosed in march09 my father had RA my RA factor and CCP are very high and I was feeling horrible. I cut out wheat, dairy, red meat and soy through a comprehensive elimination diet. I feel so much better. I've just started 10 mg mtx since I was afraid of joint damage. Diet has helped 80% but I want it to be 100%. People have asked me how can I be on such a restrictive diet. I feel much more incontrol knowing that I can have a positive inpact on my disease. My hope is that I can go off the Mtx within a year.

Pim Collier

14 Jul 2009, 16:08

I was diagnosed w/ RA in April 2008 and I was heading down hill fast. Last August (2008), I went to a medical doctor who practices natural medicine, Dr. Asa Andrew, in Nashville (I am so blessed to be living in Nashville and working down the street from his clinic). You can visit his website at www.drasa.com - he also has a syndicated radio talk show. I recommend reading his book "Empowering Your Health" and getting the "Foundational Food Guide" which list the approved & unapproved foods for the anti-inflammatory diet (this is good all and not just RA). I went through his program at his clinic and changed my life. In this program, I went through a series of detox, 70-panel blood test to determine deficiencies in my body (which dictates the supplements I needed to bring my body back to balance), and changed the foods I eat - stay away from: gluten, white & processed flour, wheat, processed & fake sugar, dairy & soy as well as processed foods and foods w/ additives. I believe Dr. Asa is opening clinics in other cities and does long distance consultations.

According to Dr. Asa and many medical doctors, the root of most inflammation starts in your gastrointestinal tract (most people don't know there is an issue). I strongly urge you to read his books and start changing what you put into your body – it would also help to do a liver & colon cleanse. Nothing changes over night, but if you stick with it, it does make a tremendous difference on how you feel.

I do not take any medication for my RA any more as of April 2009 and have no RA symptoms. I went to see my RA doctor in June 2009 & he pronounced me "in remission" & told me to come back only if I need to. My primary care doctor thinks very highly of Dr. Asa and was thrilled to hear that I am doing so well. I told him that this is the best I've ever felt...probably since my early 20's (I am 39).

I wish you all the best. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at pim_collier@yahoo.com.

donita

02 Jul 2009, 17:32

i have ra in my lungs rare i know but it happens i have tried many drugs to try to stop the ra from growing and taking over my lung density i am on oxygen 24/7 because my lungs aren't pumping enough to my other organs i have recently started rutuxin therapy and it has helped my pain and stiffness but it is so expensive (all the medicine i take for ra is) my question is if ra goes into remission does that also mean ra will stop growing in my lungs? my next question is there ways to get help with prescription cost? if there is can i get the information please? thank you donita

sonjia montgomery

28 May 2009, 23:23

I was diagnosed with RA April 08`.I have struggled with this disease for a year.I was considering disability because I felt to awful to work.I started on Methotrexate and Prednisone,then went to Hydrocloriquine and Sulfasalidine(these may be mispelled)because of elavated liver enzymes.I have gone off and on steroids for a year.I went to a different RA doctor I had no swollen joints,when I went to his office.He took me off all RA medicines,and gave me samples of Celebrex,Cymbalta 2 x 60mg per day,5mg. of Prednisone.Also I said I have Fibromyalgia which goes hand in hand with RA.Insurance Co. do not cover Celebrex,it is very $$$$$$$.So I am not taking it either.I beleive I am in a remission.This is the first time in over a year I have been able to function.Isure hope this lasts!!! Sonjia

Milan Darda

26 May 2009, 11:46

Hi!!
I am new member in the RA Family. Just few months back i was diagnosed with RA and my first Allopathic Doc started with steroids (preduisolone 10 mg). But my friends suggested me to consult a Rheumy, she started Etoxib 90 mg. Now i m feeling better, but my left shoulder keeps on paining often.
I am 30 and after understanding the (side)effects i am really worried. I tried Ayurved but in Vain, What should i do?? My wrist joints swells too often.

pam

19 May 2009, 13:53

When i was 23 and told I had RH i was not to worried I took the meds had the surgeries 60 and counting had my flare ups and very scary side effects from many meds. Stopped taking meds walked 5 miles a day I was winning this thing! I am now 46 am so ill and then find out my heart has been damaged from this horrible monster. I never new about organ damage I know now so all of you read and learn all you can so you are not like me with one chronic illness that has generated another. The thing is with most people with heart problems a change to there lie style will help turn around damage or even stop it. Not with RH it is just as bad in destroying organs as joints and there is no turning it off. So take care and keep informed.

costantino Micallef

06 May 2009, 08:49

Male 71 In previous email forgot to ask.
Am member of Life Extension Foundation and they say that they have advised countless 70 + men to adjust and balance their Testosterone to the upper 1/3 of the scale and estrogen to the lower 1/3 of the scale ie. youthful parameters and often inflammation disappears. Also that one should use natural testostorone cream not Penteston pill which can damage liver. Do you hold these views.
Regards C. micallef - NZ

Nel

25 Apr 2009, 17:07

I've had this coming on for about 4 years..they still don't know for sure which autoimmune disease it is...Was put on prednisone and Metrotrexate..started at 40mg pred, but am down to 2 or I should say was down to 2. Went to see my Rheumy Thursday and he said my sed rate was still up in the 40's so I'm going up to 3mgpred..darn...just once in a while I feel a bit better, but I don't think I've had many remissions, if any..They think I may have Polymyagia Rheomatica..
I take coumadin also, so I'm so bruised that's it's pathitic..my hands and lower legs..I have Afib, so have to be careful what I got to take for the RA..Tylenol..is it.....good luck everyone....Nel

Sally

22 Apr 2009, 18:39

I was diagnosed with RA at 27 years old. I am 55 years old now. Over the years I have been on many different prescription drugs. I started taking biologics (first Enbrel and currently Humira) at least 10 years. The biologics keep me in remission.

Remission IS possible and CAN last a long time (I'm talking years!) Remission is what you and your Rheumatologist are working toward, so don't ever give up. The journey sometimes can be difficult, but there are meds out there that can work for your...some times it takes a combinations of meds to achieve this. I just cannot "stress enough" the need to have a good relationship with your Rheumatologist because you have to work as a team to reach this goal. Remission is worth it! Good Luck!

Angela

19 Apr 2009, 19:43

RE: Patricia

I was diagnosed and started with MTX last year. I didn't have a fast response to the drug, but my RA is bordering severe category. If you are not experiencing some relief after 4 weeks, ask Doc to increase dose, I am currently at 8 2.5xs a week, plus recently added Enbrel due to a flare about a month ago.

Don't give up and insist your doctor look at other options. The meds can take a while to work, so give them a fair shot, but always ask "Why, and Why not?"!

Good Luck!

patricia gullage

16 Apr 2009, 09:21

I started to take methotrexate four weeks
ago and I am still in quite a bit of pain. I
am taking 2.5mg six pills every Saturday.
When do most people start to feel some kind of relieve or do I just need for the doctor
to increase my dose. I am very discouraged.

zalikha ibrahim

20 Mar 2009, 00:53

i started taking combination therapy (MTX + arava)in january 2009. within 1 week after taking the medication, i experienced no more morning stiffness also no tender joints. is that mean im in remission?

i was thinking to further my study, but afraid the pain will come back during the time. how long does the remission last? what can i do to maintain the period? what makes me confuse is, how am i going to arrange my future which enables me to continue my study without pain?

catalina morvant

15 Mar 2009, 13:54

i've been in remission for during my pregnancy in 2005 . symptoms came back 2 months after i had my baby.
started again with meprednizone and humira. had another remission that last 6 months. last night i had an episode like when i just was diagnosed with ra. unbearable pain in my right side. i immediately started w humira, medrol that i have still at home . also took a mobic.
i had slight symptoms along the week -before last night-but i refused to accept that it could be ra again.
how long does the remissions last? how could i extend that period? what can i do to not reach this level of pain?

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