Meds part 2

Hey guys, Thanks for the feedback. I really really appreciate it! So I’m actually looking for anyone else who is on all four of the following meds. Rituxan, Humira, Methotrexate, and prednisone. I really didn’t word the question right on my last post I’ve been on a combination of humira(or Enbrel), methotrexate, and prednisone. Im currently on Rituxan, [...]

Meds

Has anyone else had experience with a combination of the following drugs? Rituxan Humira Methotrexate and Prednisone as a treatment for their R.A.? I would really love to ask you a few things…….

Another Battle

My life has changed so drastically in the last few months. Sometimes I go an entire week without even thinking about this blog. And when I do, I never have time to update anyway. I have found it both thrilling and challenging to adjust back into the “real world”. The last few years were all [...]

The Joys of Medication

Its been almost two weeks since I have been allowed to start taking my R.A. meds again. Namely methotrexate and Humira. I’ve had two doses of Methotrexate and one of Humira. This is my first attempt at Humira though. But I’m already loving the fact that I only have to have the injection every two [...]

Back On

Today I was finally able to start all my R.A. meds again. After fifteen weeks without anything but Prednisone, I am thrilled. I had to stop everything before my first surgery. And since everything kept getting delayed, it meant more time without my meds. It was still worth it. My two most painful joints have [...]

Check, Check , Check

I’ve been making my way down the pre-surgery check list. Every time I get one thing checked off, it seems like another item is added. Wednesday I had a dental appointment and have been cleared. My Rheumatologist called and said she wanted updated X-rays of my neck. It has given me problems in the past. [...]

I’m still amazed

I’m still amazed what a difference insurance makes. I just bought my months supply of prednisone and methotrexate. They used to run me about fifty dollars(which I didn’t always have). It only costs me $2.10 now.  I haven’t been sent any obnoxious-ulcer-inducing bills in months. Now that I’m receiving SSD I don’t have to sit [...]

Medical Update

I’ve had three issues in the past couple of weeks. One being frustration with my pharmacies. Another being frustration with my body, and the last is complete sadness about my doctor. I’ll start with my pharmacies. I had too order my Enbrel through a pharmacy for the first time. I never expected it to be [...]

The waiting game

I am so good at the waiting game. I’ve been waiting for years…. Ok, I finally got my Medicaid card in the mail. Along with my Medicare prescription drug card. I have not however, received my Medicare card. Its all very confusing. I also cant seem to find any doctors offices that take Medicaid. Though [...]

Current Meds

Id like to mention the medications I am currently on. My current treatments include: 8 mg shot of methotrexate once a week. ( I have been on methotrexate for over 2 years now. Its the only medication Ive been on consecutively) I take two tablets of Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) a day ( I have been on this drug for three [...]