Hi Bizzy....I'd make my font bigger for you if I knew how....sorry about that. Anyway, welcome to the board. Iam not as far along with RA as you are. I was only dx'd last spring and it's only been a year since it first hit me. I guess you could tell me a thing or two about RA!!
Hi Bee and welcome to the forum. I understand what you said, only too well. When I was diagnosed I was housebound due to RA. One day I could walk, the next I couldn't get out of bed. It's been like that off and on for over 10 years. I've failed most dmards and biologics, Enbrel, Remicade, AP, Sulfa., and it looks as if Humira is starting to fail after 2 months of clinical remission. Not sure what my next step will be. I'm 63 years old and I'm not sure what the dmards and biologics are doing to me because of my age. I've been trying to find some research that targeted the aging population but so far I haven't found anything.
PA has given me the typical sausage shaped fingers that are flattened on top and RA has added such attractive nodules to my fingers.
Like you, I'm not sure where I'm headed with treatment. Lindy
Hi Bee, I am sorry for all your problems with RA, but you have come to the right place, I too have had endless probs with medicines being unable to tolerate them or being allergic to them, so I have tried almost everything apart form Rituximab, my Rheumy is too scared to test them on me after all the bad reactions. I do not have the deformity you have thank God, but i do live in constant pain and have to adjust everything around me to cope with the pain and fatigue and constant flares. Keep posting make sure you have a great team of Drs, physio, occupational therapists etc. The most useful treatment for me has been prednisone for 8 years, and Nsaids but I can't take them anymore, I am on MTX but can't tolerate a high enough dose to make a real difference. I find an electric blanket the most beneficial after painkillers. Hope this helps, keep us informed please. Hi Bizzy and welcome -