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Date: 13.03.2011
From: Jae

Subject: Don`t Give up

Hi Pip`s (people in pain) its been so long since i have even wanted to talk to anyone about this but today i feel i have some positive input.
I was told just over 2 yrs ago that i had ostio/ruhmitoid and inflamitory arthritis and spent the 1st year in agony trying to keep up with my one year old boy all that aside, did the diets cut out all and everything,didn`t work, took 30mg of steroid everyday (that makes you a nice cheerfull daddy NOT) up to 200mg of diclofenac and lots of codine to help me sleep, and of course the inevitable jabs to stop you totally giving
Life not good, absolutlely no person can understand your pain..........!!!!

Then came Leflunmide 3 months of bloods every week then every two 6 months to come off steroids and diclo haven`t had a jab for 6 months nor have i used codine for at least 4 months.

I feel tired but I AM NOT IN PAIN i know this drug dosen`t suit everyone and it took a long time to get used to it in my system but it is working.

I know there is no cure for this thing but there are ways to hold it off i suppose i`m just trying to say give the drugs a chance and steer clear of some of the crap you can read on the net yes my hair is thinner yes i go for lots of blood tests and some days i feel like shit but I have a quality of life now that i didn`t think i would get back.

I now have fun with my two year old instead of wishing i could please feel free to ask any questions happy to help Jae
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Date: 17.03.2011
From: cathy

Subject: Re: Don`t Give up

Hi Jae its nice to hear some good news for a change. What is Leflunimide? Glad the drugs are working for you.
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Date: 17.03.2011
From: kazzie

Subject: Re: Don`t Give up

hi i totaly agree jae with my body doesnt work without meds and believe me tried a few now on mxt injections and enbrel injections and seams to give me a quality of life ,not sayin a can run or even walk brill but is keepin me sane and they have told me of side effects ect but what choice do i have ,i have tried all sorts of diets food changes ect only foods that dont agree with me is satsumas and tomatos .so i agree with you if meds give you a life what do we do i have a 4year old
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