Comments on: Taking Care Of Myself

By: Erika

Erika — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:45:26 +0000

I just found your blog today and I’m so impressed with you attitude. What an insightful and inspiring post!

I have psoriatic arthritis and I have always felt the same way – that no one can know better than myself what is right for ME. I am so thrilled to listen to your heart-felt feelings and experiences.
I am currently on the opposite path as you, just ending a 4-year stint with pharmaceuticals to explore the amazing options available through altenative therapies. It is a joyful journey, and it is what is right for me right now, at this time. But it wasn’t always so, and who knows where the future will lead.

Thanks so much for your courage, confidence and strength. What a wonderful example you are to others facing chronic illness.

By: Kate@Cooking with Arthritis

Kate@Cooking with Arthritis — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:54:46 +0000

Good luck with it and hope it helps. I really didnt thing it was helping me but was taking it with Humira, funnily enough when I came off it, I had a massive flare. Which is a long way around of saying, sometimes these drugs feel like they aren’t doing much, but hang on in there as they might be!

By: KellyRH

KellyRH — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:24:08 +0000

Good luck with the MTX, I will be praying that all goes well as you start back on the meds. I have been on MTX three weeks tomorrow and I have not had any negative reactions, but the pain is not abating. Guess at the next appointment my doctor and I will be talking about uping the dosage or adding something on.

I am new to RA and your blog, but wanted to thank you for your posts, as they are helping me through my frustrations. I am frustrated that I am unable to do what I could two months ago. Your journey gives me hope that as I move through my future with RA that I can find peace.

Again, prayers for a good outcome for you on the MTX.

By: Derek McNamara

Derek McNamara — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:55:15 +0000

I got diagnosed with RA a year ago at age 19, my life has turned upside down. Before I had dreams and was on my way of becoming an Air Force Officer but then 6 months after I begun to feel symptoms and many medical test later I was diagnosed with RA. I was promptly kicked out of Officer Training School, the full gravity of what I have dealt with in regards to this disease did not manifest itself until about Christmas where I have been more or less forced to rely on my parents to help me with all of the menial things in life that I used to be able to do. I think I am at the point where I have lost hope and mourned over the death of the old me…and now reading your post RA Guy, it just sinks to me to new lows (Not about that you have come to your own peace about your loss)but that I am going have to accept the fact that I might not have a career because of this damn disease. I am beginning to ask myself the question, is life even worth living anymore?

By: Joanna J aka Lemon-Aid

Joanna J aka Lemon-Aid — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:26:32 +0000

I’ve taken MTX for several years and STILL need a moment before taking those little yellow pills each week. But, I know it has been a significant help so I stick with it. And even though it gives me pause, I’ve learned to meditate and calm myself so I don’t get too stressed about it.

I pray the return visit to this med is successful and meaningful to your wellness.