Sunday, January 24, 2010
BAM! Bad Arthritis Moment....Methotrexate Headaches
I have a "love/hate" relationship with methotrexate.  Studies have shown that taking Biologics (in my case, Humira) will work longer and more effectively if taken along with methotrexate (MTX.)  But, I DREAD the weekly dose of this toxic medication.  I have my sunglasses ready for the light sensitivity, can deal with the GI problems, but the killer headaches....they almost defeat me. Any ideas?
Thursday, January 14, 2010
BAM! Beautiful Moment
I've had plenty of BAM! as in BAD arthritis moments, since my diagnosis this past summer with psoriatic arthritis of the most severe type.  But, with the help of biologics and (my love/hate relationship with) methotrexate, I'm able to have a few more BAM! Beautiful moments.  One of them is today.  I had missed my beloved fiber arts and today, cuddled up with a quilt on a stormy, island day, I'm able to gently caress a small skein of handspun alpaca yarn, trying to decide what I can create with it.  Simple pleasures are the best.  Don't let arthritis rob you of these moments.
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