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Pain in coccyx and lower back
Hello friends! I have PMR and GCA. For the past several weeks, I have been having severe pain in the coccyx and lower back. I have had X-rays which showed some osteoarthritis in the sacroiliac joints and symphysis pubis, but nothing notable in the coccyx area. This pain awakens me during the night, and
Hello friends! I have PMR and GCA. For the past several weeks, I have been having severe pain in the coccyx and lower back. I have had X-rays which showed some osteoarthritis in the sacroiliac joints and symphysis pubis, but nothing notable in the coccyx area. This pain awakens me during the night, and
Joyful13
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PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Simponi
Hi folks, well it's been 2 years since the
RoActemra
MTX taper trial started but now the inflammation markers are rising again necessitating 6 monthly preds. So I've had advice that Rituximab is the way to go.
Hi folks, well it's been 2 years since the
RoActemra
MTX taper trial started but now the inflammation markers are rising again necessitating 6 monthly preds. So I've had advice that Rituximab is the way to go.
harryhunt43
in
NRAS
8 years ago
Salvation from Pax Labs..
I , as many of you know, have been drug free since June 27th 2015. I saw an Internists on Tuesday. He will not approve Actemra until I have another scope. I am at a loss. How long does this continue.? It could be months before a scope is scheduled. What am I to do in the interim. Then when you consider
I , as many of you know, have been drug free since June 27th 2015. I saw an Internists on Tuesday. He will not approve Actemra until I have another scope. I am at a loss. How long does this continue.? It could be months before a scope is scheduled. What am I to do in the interim. Then when you consider
Damaged
in
Arthritis Action
8 years ago
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Still sitting on hold!
Well I have not treated RA since June 27. Since no RA meds did a cleanse. I have been drug free for nearly three months. I am in an obscene level of pain. I have recently started heart meds back. My BP was far to volatile. Despite the pain, I must admit I feel much better. The side effects are just
Well I have not treated RA since June 27. Since no RA meds did a cleanse. I have been drug free for nearly three months. I am in an obscene level of pain. I have recently started heart meds back. My BP was far to volatile. Despite the pain, I must admit I feel much better. The side effects are just
Damaged
in
NRAS
8 years ago
Actemra verses Methotrexate
Has anyone been on both drugs and which worked better. Worst blood work in two years when was on 60 mg. and can't get below 32 without having a flare. Had biopsy dec. 2014 Thinking of the IV done at hospital once a month for the actemra. Having a lot of stomach issues so worried about the Methotrexate
Has anyone been on both drugs and which worked better. Worst blood work in two years when was on 60 mg. and can't get below 32 without having a flare. Had biopsy dec. 2014 Thinking of the IV done at hospital once a month for the actemra. Having a lot of stomach issues so worried about the Methotrexate
cassey1879
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Remission
I've had GCA& PMR for 3 years started off on 60 mg preds, then within 3 months Dr. Reduced preds rapidly & put Me on Actemra infusion once monthly 5 months into it I had a flare so we doubled the dose, all went fine then this last March I was in the hospital 2 weeks with Mrsa & Pneumonia then home to
I've had GCA& PMR for 3 years started off on 60 mg preds, then within 3 months Dr. Reduced preds rapidly & put Me on Actemra infusion once monthly 5 months into it I had a flare so we doubled the dose, all went fine then this last March I was in the hospital 2 weeks with Mrsa & Pneumonia then home to
beringer
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Biologics ? When is enough, enough?
Hello everyone, hope all is well. I am currently on a treatment vacation. I developed Pityriasis Linchnoids on Orencia. I have , in the past year, gone threw four DMARD's and two Biologics. The next drug I am considering is Actemra. My concern is two fold. One, I have mild diverticulitis and cardiac
Hello everyone, hope all is well. I am currently on a treatment vacation. I developed Pityriasis Linchnoids on Orencia. I have , in the past year, gone threw four DMARD's and two Biologics. The next drug I am considering is Actemra. My concern is two fold. One, I have mild diverticulitis and cardiac
Damaged
in
NRAS
8 years ago
To all Warriors with experience ?
To all experienced warriors ! Where do we go from here ? Has anyone with systemic RD participated in trials beyond Biologics? Stem cell or other approaches which have been successful. I am having a difficult time finding drugs my system will tolerate. I am allergic to all NSAID's , Sulfa, Lefludamide
To all experienced warriors ! Where do we go from here ? Has anyone with systemic RD participated in trials beyond Biologics? Stem cell or other approaches which have been successful. I am having a difficult time finding drugs my system will tolerate. I am allergic to all NSAID's , Sulfa, Lefludamide
Damaged
in
NRAS
8 years ago
Do u know about this drug - Actemra ?
Actemra ? I have had RA for many years now..... Just switched to this injection. Read up on this but just wanted to know if anyone has or uses this drug ? Let me know....... Bill
Actemra ? I have had RA for many years now..... Just switched to this injection. Read up on this but just wanted to know if anyone has or uses this drug ? Let me know....... Bill
Billlewis
in
Cure Arthritis Community
8 years ago
Cataract surgery on large dose of prednisone
Have been reading about people having cataract surgery but basically on around 10 or 15 mg of prednisone. Has anyone had cataract surgery on 30 or 40 mgs? Just not sure what to do will see Eye surgeon Thursday and tomorrow see Rheumy about maybe going on Actemra Was advised to get cataract surgery
Have been reading about people having cataract surgery but basically on around 10 or 15 mg of prednisone. Has anyone had cataract surgery on 30 or 40 mgs? Just not sure what to do will see Eye surgeon Thursday and tomorrow see Rheumy about maybe going on Actemra Was advised to get cataract surgery
casse
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
GCA and use of actemra iv
Can anyone tell me that is on at actemra how they are making out? Doctor to review it again with me tomorrow. My insurance said they would cover it since it's done at a networking hospital once a month infusion. Do you immediately drop quickly the prednisones when you start the act Tamar how they are
Can anyone tell me that is on at actemra how they are making out? Doctor to review it again with me tomorrow. My insurance said they would cover it since it's done at a networking hospital once a month infusion. Do you immediately drop quickly the prednisones when you start the act Tamar how they are
casse
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
GCA & ANEURYSMS. ..
Hi, Hope all are doing good. I've had GCA PMR 3 years now, I was on preds 3 months then on Actemra 2 yrs 9mos then I got a lung infection & had a 2 week hospital stay & home for 6 weeks before I felt well enough to get out, I called for my Actemra n fusion & needed other Drs note of approval first,
Hi, Hope all are doing good. I've had GCA PMR 3 years now, I was on preds 3 months then on Actemra 2 yrs 9mos then I got a lung infection & had a 2 week hospital stay & home for 6 weeks before I felt well enough to get out, I called for my Actemra n fusion & needed other Drs note of approval first,
beringer
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Walking again
After 2 and a half months since I fractured my tibia and fibula above the left ankle, I am walking again, slowly but surely. I still have a long ways to go with physical therapy and strengthening my leg muscles and ankle. This is the "baby steps" period. These last few days I am having intestinal difficulties
After 2 and a half months since I fractured my tibia and fibula above the left ankle, I am walking again, slowly but surely. I still have a long ways to go with physical therapy and strengthening my leg muscles and ankle. This is the "baby steps" period. These last few days I am having intestinal difficulties
Joyful13
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Reduce or not
Just had blood work completed and numbers are higher than last month still in normal range. Been on 20 for three weeks rheumatologist wants me on 17.5. I believe I need another week on 20 at least. Started Prolia for bones three weeks ago and the side effects are achy body and lowEr abdominal pain
Just had blood work completed and numbers are higher than last month still in normal range. Been on 20 for three weeks rheumatologist wants me on 17.5. I believe I need another week on 20 at least. Started Prolia for bones three weeks ago and the side effects are achy body and lowEr abdominal pain
Nap1
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
gca and Actemra
Anyone on Actemra monthly infusions and what can you tell me? Started 60 mgs. of pred. back in December of 2014 got down to 15 jan 2015 but since Feb back on 40 and last month 38, Rhumey prefers Methotrexate, but a lot os tomach problems now, and nuero opthomologist prefers Actemra. Got a lot of literature
Anyone on Actemra monthly infusions and what can you tell me? Started 60 mgs. of pred. back in December of 2014 got down to 15 jan 2015 but since Feb back on 40 and last month 38, Rhumey prefers Methotrexate, but a lot os tomach problems now, and nuero opthomologist prefers Actemra. Got a lot of literature
cassey1879
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Fractured ankle
Dear friends, I fell on Easter fracturing the tibia and the fibula right above the ankle. I had surgery to stabilize the fractures with a plate on each side of the fracture and screws to hold the plates. Three weeks later, I am in a purple fiberglass cast, and can not bear any weight on this leg. I
Dear friends, I fell on Easter fracturing the tibia and the fibula right above the ankle. I had surgery to stabilize the fractures with a plate on each side of the fracture and screws to hold the plates. Three weeks later, I am in a purple fiberglass cast, and can not bear any weight on this leg. I
Joyful13
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Actemra
Has anyone taken Actemra infusions? I do not do well with drugs and my Rhumy has suggested it as I don't want to try the Mehotrexate due to all the side effects. She feels Actemra is worse on the body though. I don't want either. Started Dec. 0f 2014 on 60 mgs Prednisone for GCA after biopsy, had
Has anyone taken Actemra infusions? I do not do well with drugs and my Rhumy has suggested it as I don't want to try the Mehotrexate due to all the side effects. She feels Actemra is worse on the body though. I don't want either. Started Dec. 0f 2014 on 60 mgs Prednisone for GCA after biopsy, had
cassey1879
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
Final NICE guidance for juvenile ideopathic arthritis (JIA)
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published final guidance recommending: abatacept (Orencia; Bristol-Myers Squibb); adalimumab (Humira; AbbVie); etanercept (Enbrel; Pfizer); and tocilizumab (
RoActemra
; Roche), within their marketing authorisations, as options for treating
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published final guidance recommending: abatacept (Orencia; Bristol-Myers Squibb); adalimumab (Humira; AbbVie); etanercept (Enbrel; Pfizer); and tocilizumab (
RoActemra
; Roche), within their marketing authorisations, as options for treating
Anne-NRAS
in
JIA-at-NRAS
8 years ago
What has NICE said?
Abatacept (Orencia), adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel) and tocilizumab (
RoActemra
) are recommended as possible treatments for people with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Abatacept (Orencia), adalimumab (Humira), etanercept (Enbrel) and tocilizumab (
RoActemra
) are recommended as possible treatments for people with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Anne-NRAS
in
JIA-at-NRAS
8 years ago
Severe headache for past two days
Dear friends, I have had an increasing severity in headaches the past 2 days. I have GCA/PMR and am presently taking Prednisone 40mg. The pain has been in the temple areas, pain and pressure over left and now right eye. I also have pain in forehead. I have tried strong pain medications, cold wash cloths
Dear friends, I have had an increasing severity in headaches the past 2 days. I have GCA/PMR and am presently taking Prednisone 40mg. The pain has been in the temple areas, pain and pressure over left and now right eye. I also have pain in forehead. I have tried strong pain medications, cold wash cloths
Joyful13
in
PMRGCAuk
8 years ago
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