Date: 23.08.2012
From: Ray
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Subject: drugs
Do the drugs work? All I find, it is getting harder to do anything without pain or tiredness. I take around 16 tablets daily? Plus blood press tables
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Date: 23.08.2012
From: Mick
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Subject: Re: drugs
Hi Ray..good question. I think the drugs do work in as much as I have better mobility since starting them 4 years ago. I'm on methotrexate and Sulphasalazine with several secondary medications,but boy do I have a problem with fatigue,which I feel is worse since I started the meds.I guess the only way to test it is too come off meds and see what happens,but it'll take a braver man than me,for the time-being anyway.
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Date: 23.08.2012
From: Two hip replacements and still going!
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Subject: Re: drugs
It took a long time to get my medication right, I'm on leflunomide, methotrexate and anti-tnf. If what you are taking is not working for you I would suggest talking to your rheumatologist or nurse and get them to re-assess your drugs.
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Date: 24.08.2012
From: Colin W
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Subject: Re: drugs
Hi Ray , what drugs you taking + what type of arthritis you got , myself had RA for long time personaly dont take pain killers , never found they work well , better to get RA under control if you can
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