What are the effects of methotrexate in the lungs, short and long term. (for a WG patient)
Muscle inflammation and tenderness
Would it be possible to have muscle inflammation in several areas of your body without muscle weakness and this be linked as having myositis? If not, what other illness could cause muscle inflammation without weakness? Some muscles are so tender, they cannot stand to be touched.
Biochemical causes of gout
What is the biochemical causes of gout?
Erosive Arthritis
My doctor now says I have erosive arthritis. I said of course it’s erosive – it’s arthritis( 7 years RA diagnosis). Is this something new?
Is RA communicable disease
April 2004 I gave my uncle mouth to mouth resuscitation in his end stage of Pulmonary Fibrosis-he did not revive. Last month I had a 16.3 RAF Rh/Rheumatoid Factor and have had incredible pain in hips, knees, spinal column-and lethargy. Could I have gotten Rheumatoid Arthritis from my attempt at CPR for my uncle without a mask?
Antibiotic Therapy for RA
Do you recommend Antibiotic Therapy for RA? I am currently on Remicade infusions every 6 wks and 15mg of Methotrexate a week, & 2.5mg of Prednisone, 400mg of Plaqunil a day. I am beginning to feel relief from the infusions (I have had 4 total) but I am still very tired and I keep getting sore throats….not sure why. I can walk much better than I was able to walk a few months ago. Do you think I should explore the Antibiotic therapy or just stick with what I am currently doing and possibly be able to get off of some the my current medications in the near furture?
