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I have had my 2nd Alcasta ( Zometa... Reclast )  infusion this week with very minimal side effects. Only slight nausea and mild flu like symptoms. I have not had any more fractures this year  so hopefully this is working for me!!

 
I saw my Rheumy this week and am now down to 1 mg Pred.
Still on 15mg MTX and 100mg Plaquenil for PMR.
My SED rate has been going up     32 last month  -     59 this month but I am also taking Tramadol for pain so I am coping okay!!
 Endep has helped heaps with the sweating and fatigue, mostly all gone!
My main concern now is lower leg , shin pain.  Rheumy felt both legs but there is no ' sore spot' they just have like deep bone pain... toothache in legs is the best I can describe! and swollen ankles and legs. Any one else experience this? 
 I am also very stiff from my hips down. Getting out of a chair, off the toilet! This has been getting worse over the last few months. I was pretty fit at 5/ 4mg Pred ... its since I have been dropping down. Maybe this is the reason?
Hugs to all,
Lyn
Lyn is MTX shorthand for Methotextrate?

mrs UK
Hi Mrs Uk, Yes MTX is shorthand for Methotrexate.
I started at 10mg for about 6 weeks then up to 15mg. I have been on MTX for about 20 weeks, on a Thursday night. I also take folic acid 5 days a week.
I am nauseated on Friday and Saturday ... for this I have Maxalon.

I am hoping you might pickup on the Endep> this has been the best for my mood, fatigue and the Sweating!
How are you? Not getting too tired in the Christmas rush?
Hugs
LynLyn

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mrs K

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