rheumatology?

richy
richy Member Posts: 55
edited 11. Oct 2012, 14:09 in Living with Arthritis archive
just had a call off my rhumey, asking me to go for bloods again so i could start my treatment??????
so i explained i started on the hydrox 11?-12? days ago, she had no clue i was already on meds,,,
thb honest im not really getting along with the hydrox, makes me feel sick,(vomiting a bit) so the up shot is, im going for bloods monday, and the rhumey says she will put me on methotrexate instead, or a mixture of both,,,,
i know its early days yet on the meds, but im a bit stiff again, and not looking forward to the winter!

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  • knuckleduster
    knuckleduster Member Posts: 551
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sorry to hear the meds are making you feel sick and hopefully things will settle down soon.

    I knew it was going to rain today when I woke up as my knees felt stiff.
    Sometimes my knees are more accurate on forecasting the weather than the experts on the tv. :lol:

    Janet x
  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's a bit strange isnt it, still if you are having problems with the hydroxi then maybe this is an opportune event. Good luck, do let us know how you go. LV xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Probably a case of right hands and left hands not communicating or, in your case, rheumatology and GP. I can't remember if they do bloods regularly if you're only on hydroxy, it's so long ago since I was just on that. But I do understand the desire to be sure all is OK before embarking on meth.

    Are you always taking your hydroxy with food? That will mitigate against any queasiness. Same goes for meth and, indeed, everything else.

    Once you get established on meds that work for you winter shouldn't be that much of a problem. I hope that happens soon.
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  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Richy sorry to hear you are struggling with your meds hopefully you will get sorted out before winter sets in........tc......Marie
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    These hiccups happen, richy, you'll soon get used to them. :wink: If you are put on to meth be preapred for very frequent bloods and make sure you ask for the booklet in which your blood results should be recorded. Good luck. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Richy
    Sorry the meds made you sick, this is one of the awful side effects..well for some anyway... I do hope the meths work out for you and bring you lots of relief ..winter Im still waiting for an Indian summer.. :roll: x
    Love
    Barbara
  • RitaW
    RitaW Member Posts: 83
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Richy,I hope the rheumy sorts out the best meds for you and they start working soon.I was on Hydroxy for a few years but they never seemed to help me.Hope you have better luck with the Meth.x
    R.A. FMS IBS RLS IGD with honours.

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