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muffy
muffy Member Posts: 72
edited 18. Aug 2011, 09:33 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis so very new as to how the complaint is managed. At present I have had a whole lot of X-rays and an armfull of blood taken, I see the consultant again in a fortnight to discuss medications. There is a problem with medication as I not only have MS but also take Warfarin.
I would be grateful to hear from anyone with the same problems as to what medication they take.

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  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 16. Aug 2011, 11:57
    Hi Muffy
    Welcome to the forum......I have OA not RA so cant really help but no doubt there weill be plenty along soon to answer questions
    Love
    Hileena
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cant really help you but welcome to the forum,hope someone comes along soon to help.Mig
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Muffy and welcome to the forums from me :grin:

    Not an expert either, but there have been others on here questioning teh link between MS and RA for instance so might be worth you doing a 'search' to see if you can locate any old threads.

    I know warfarin does complicate matters as my Mum was on it.

    Did the rheumy give you any leaflets to read....l only ask as sometimes they do that with the one(s) they are thinking about you trying.

    Anyway good to meet you

    Love

    toni xx
  • muffy
    muffy Member Posts: 72
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you to all those who replied, I have been doing a bit of searching and spoken to my MS Nurse, apparently if you have one Autoimmune complaint you are likely to get another, hey ho, trust me to be the one who gets the two. According to my nurse Steroids are one of the chosen meds. but anything prescribed will upset the Warfarin.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi muffy, I don't have much experience of MS plus arthritis, but I am certain there must be meds out there for the latter that won't interfere with the Warfarin. Steroids are not the best answer for RA, they do help one to 'feel' better and they do help with inflammation, but there are are alternatives too. I hope you are able to find something to suit and that helps. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Muffy,

    A welcome from me as well.

    Its been talked about before for certain, a lovely lady has both and she might be in and see your post soon. I can't remember her name for sure but as Toni suggested it might be worth going through the old posts with the search engine at the top of the page.

    There has to be something that can help with both or some that will not react with each other.....

    I really hope they will be able to sort something out and nice to meet you. Cris x
  • bubbadog
    bubbadog Member Posts: 5,544
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Muffy and welcome to the site, I have osteo-porosis. But I don't think I can help you. But just wanted to say Hi! :)
  • Starburst
    Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello muffy and welcome. Glad you found us, although sorry you've been diagnosed. I'm sure things will seem somewhat clearer when you see your consultant. If I am correct, MS is also autoimmune like RA and a person with one autoimmune disorder is more are prone to developing another. I hope searching this forum will shed some light for you. Take care.
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi and welcome. I'm so sorry to hear that you have so many health problems, it sounds as if you've hit the Jackpot! :cry:

    I've got oa, although the docs can't make up their minds!! I used to work with people who had MS and one of the first things I learnt was that the disease is not the same in any two people, also a lot of people go into remission. I feel that you need to get a lot more information. A while back a physio thought I may have MS and sent me to neuro, but I was lucky. When I was waiting for my appointment, I found the MS society, and they gave my lots of answers to questions I had. I think if you google MS Society it comes up. Also the Helpline here are very good and will give you all the help and support you need, number is on the top right side. Good luck, Love Suexxx
  • williamlargs
    williamlargs Member Posts: 143
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi

    Quite correct regards the autoimmune conditions. I started off with an overactive thyroid years ago and once this was corrected then I developed RA.

    For some strange reason I have always had things that ladies are more prone to. :shock:

    I am very much a man by the way :grin:

    Welcome to the board.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Some things don't cross genders, Mr Largs! I will never have prostate trouble and you will always be free from ovarian cancer. As to the rest, however, I guess we all stand a risk of anything! Hope you are well, my friend. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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