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Unusual Methotrexate Side Effects

Kelly O'Neill 115 Comments ,
Many patients take low enough doses of methotrexate that they don’t even have side effects... But, some strange methotrexate side effects are for real No one ever told me methotrexate could have side effects. I’m not complaining! I think that worked for me. I didn’t approach the treatment with fear. Don’t get me wrong – there was drama....Continue reading      115 Comments » Read more

My First Actemra Treatment

Kelly O'Neill 50 Comments , , ,
Actemra is my fourth Biologic treatment My first Actemra treatment was two weeks ago. I never dreamed I’d be going for my fourth different kind of Biologic treatment. When my first rheum doc said I’d feel much better soon with Humira, I believed it. When the Rheumatoid Arthritis continued to progress, the doc seemed as disappointed...Continue reading      50 Comments » Read more
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1st Dose of Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis: 15 Questions

Kelly O'Neill 114 Comments ,
Uncertainty with the 1st dose of methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis Some reports say that 95 percent of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients take methotrexate to treat RA at some point. It’s the most searched for item on this website and one of the most repeated topics in questions sent to me. Doctors write it mtx or mtxe. Patients...Continue reading      114 Comments » Read more

Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Onset Stories, page 10

Click here to view a complete listing of Rheumatoid Arthritis stories on this site with disclaimer. Mason's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Kim's Rheumatoid Arthritis story Brooke's Rheumatoid Arthritis story This is Mason’s Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Story in the words of his mom, Jess My son, Mason, is 16 months old. In March he suddenly stopped walking and had a very high fever. After...Continue reading      2 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Weight Loss

Kelly O'Neill 48 Comments ,
Several readers have asked me Rheumatoid Arthritis weight loss questions. Is this confusing? Weight loss is actually a symptom of Rheumatoid Arthritis. There are several reasons. There is the typical appetite loss of RA, the anemia, and the fever that accompany RA. Also, methotrexate and other RA medicines can interfere with food absorption.   Rheumatoid Arthritis, weight loss, and confusion RA patients...Continue reading      48 Comments » Read more

Tackling Rheumatoid Arthritis Sleep Problems

Kelly O'Neill 56 Comments ,
The irony of Rheumatoid Arthritis sleep issues Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients need quantity and quality sleep to in order to fight debilitating pain and fatigue. Rest is one of the only things that can enable those living with RA to function in a somewhat normal manner. In my opinion, it is second in importance only to...Continue reading      56 Comments » Read more

What kind of Arthritis Did Christopher Columbus Have?

Kelly O'Neill 1 Comment , , ,
Historians find food poisoning causes Columbus' arthritis, not gout For years, history books reported that Christopher Columbus suffered from gout. That diagnosis was assigned to various types of arthritis during the Middle Ages, including Rheumatoid Arthritis. It was a catch-all term for recurring joint pain or any inflammatory arthritis. However, in recent years, evidence has revealed better...Continue reading      1 Comment » Read more
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