DMARDs for Arthritis Q & A

I am 26 yrs old. I began taking 6 tablets of Metho and 50mg of Enbrel per wk since Jan. But around June to Aug I was getting my period every 2 to 2 1/2 wks, then I was switched to Humira and Metho. During this time I am still taking a shot per wk and my period stopped. I am now a month late, should I be worrying? My regular dr says, it’s normal for a women to be late when her meds are being switched. But I have not read anywhere about this problem. Should I be concerned?

I have been taking humira for psoriatic arthritis for a couple of years now. I am young and will be on the medication for many years. I am considering having breast implants – does having psoriatic arthritis or taking humira pose any additional risks to this optional surgery? Are there any additional risks with implants and the disease and humira?

I am 23 and have had ra for 20 years i have the condition called stilis this year i got myo carditos very badly and nearly died i have been on emberel for 2 years about 6 months ago i started getting visual problems halos afterimages and what looked like shooting light spots when i look into the sky or anthing white has anyone else had these problems the condion i have got is called visual snow i think

I have been on remicade for a year.Is it safe to get the flu shot this season? Also what do you think about foot surgery, when the inflamation and pain at the bottom of the foot is causing excrutisting psin to walk? the calluses at the ball of the foot are very painful.

I have heard there can be some kind of lung side affect of long term methrotraze. Can you tell me anything about this. I have had a long term cough and can’t seen to get rid of it. I have been on this medicine for over ten years, along with other medication.

Since I started taking this medicine 11 months ago, I have being gaining weight and my stomack is getting big. After meals my stomach gets so big and relaxed as if my body don’t have any control on my stomach muscles.