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Posted 11/21/2011 4:35 PM (GMT -5)
had a good visit with my RA doctor, and told him how bad the mtx was drying me out
so we talked about doing a saline iv, he could feel that my hands, knees and feet are swollen
and I will resume the mtx on Thursday .3 to start then next Thursday get in for a saline IV
fingers crossed that a once a month saline iv will help with my dryness...the mtx was helping
and my feet were not as swollen on it, my feet felt good, but without the mtx all the
swelling is back and as I was walking out he said I didn't seem to be in pain, but
I can hide that good, over the past years after not getting treat good by doctors
to getting a very good doctor, but i do limp, it's just that I do what I can
at home in exercise and all, even on my bad days...it was good doctor visit for me and I have some
hope again so I'm happy despite the pain...Many well wishes to all...
Posted 11/21/2011 10:20 PM (GMT -5)
Dear Chartreux,

It is so good that you feel positive about your new doctor and the visit. It is so important to trust people who take care about our health...

I was always so sceptic too, I never liked doctors and I am always analyzing everything a lot, and have "a little" trust issues. But there is time when you need to trust someone...

Finding rheumy who has a good knowledge, is understanding and know how to listen was a great relief for me.

I keep my fingers crossed for your health and that the saline will help!!!

I admire you for the exercising - that something I was doing before RA and can't start again, but think about it a lot :) I know I need to start little by little, I try to walk as much as I can, but I would like to go to the gym regularly again.

Wish you the best!!! and pain free days!!! Take care!!

Posted 11/30/2011 8:08 PM (GMT -5)
Hi Char,

Sorry I've been away and soo busy.

I agree with Bstrong, it is so good to be listened too. The amount of drs I see where I just want someone to listen and not go off on their own tangent or agenda...

Lets hope the saline makes a difference. Mtx seems to work wonders with the swelling, I would hate to go off it.

The trouble with limping is you put the pressure somewhere else, so your other knee goes or your hips get sore...or you develop bursitis. I always try to walk with small steps to ease my feet.

I really hope youre good.

Regards, golitho

Posted 11/30/2011 8:24 PM (GMT -5)
Well I go for the first treatment of saline tomorrow, here's to hoping it'll help
with my body's dryness...
Posted 12/1/2011 8:35 PM (GMT -5)
I have taken MTX for years, do you mean you are unable to stay hydrated? I have never heard of being dry or dryness caused by MTX so I am just curious. I know I have a difficult time drinking enough and sometimes am stiffer after I take it because of this.

Thanks!

Posted 12/2/2011 12:06 PM (GMT -5)
I also have sjogrens which makes my dryness worse...The IV helped,
as I could breathe better last night, I also have allergies and have to be very careful
when I take benadryl as it's so drying...I think if the sjogrens could've been dx sooner
for me I might not have become so dry, but yes the MTX added to the dryness for me.

but today I'm so very dizzy and can't concentrate good....don't know whats
happening to me, but this dizzyness has got to stop....
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