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Topic: RE: Is Arthritis A Co-Morbidity?
Since your just starting looking - check out all the surgeries available to you.
The big ones right now are labband, rny and Bpd/ds.
Have you gone to any information sessions?
They are usually held at the hospitals and some you need to register for.
They are many sites with information on all the weight loss surgeries they are not all the same - yet all can help you lose the weight.
Which surgery you chose is between you and the surgeon of your choice
Good Luck on your journey,
Jeane
P.s. I choose the ds - due to my health issues and need to take my arthritis meds
Loretta B.
on 10/4/07 4:15 am - NC
on 10/4/07 4:15 am - NC
Topic: RE: Methotrexate questions
Melissa,
Thank you for your response. Is MTX an abbreviation for Methotrexate? How often are the injections done? Is it weekly?
The dose he prescribed did stop progression of the Sarcoidlsis. But he agreed that it has hindered my quality of life.
My doctor just told me to try taking half of a dose for this month. Then he will do a pulmonary function test and another CT scan. If it still works at half of the dose, that will be great.
If half of the dose of this doesn't work, are there other options with lower side effects I can check on?
Loretta
Topic: RE: Cancelled RNY
I am sorry they let you wander along and then tell you about the rny and ansaids.
My surgeon told me on my first visit and suggested the DS - which I had done. Took longer to get approved - but am sure glad I can take my meds. I use Methltrexate injections, folic acid and will resume Enbrel when off of blood thinners due to a DVT.
Anyway I would look into your insurance and then see if you could appeal if they deny the DS.
It is so great to be able to take a couple of IB and othere meds. when I feel miserable from my RA
Topic: RE: Methotrexate questions
Hi,
I'm new to this board. Just found it -
You might want to ask about the injections for MTX it seems to cause less complications.
Anyway I have had RA for 20 yrs. now. For the last 5 yr. I have been on MTX pills and these last 2 yrs. injections. The injections seem to work better for me and no headaches and gi problems. I was using Enbrel and MTX injections once a week. I had my surgery for WLS on 7/25 and developed a DVT and can't take my enbrel til I'm off coumadin (6 more months).
The MTX handles most of my difcomfort - but he enbrel really took away all my pain and I was able to swim 6 days a week I can't wait til March 08.
Topic: RE: Morphea
Great News! I just got a call from my WLS doctor and he said that I am approved for surgery. Dr. Broussard consulted with a rheumatologist and since morphea is not systemic (limited only to the skin) that lap band surgery is ok for those with morphea. Good luck and keep us all informed of how everything goes for you.
Laura
Topic: RE: osteoarthritis and exercise
Hello,I am 42 and hae bone on bone in both knees...I went to CURVES for a while and loved it,but my knees just could not take the pain...Water arobics is great,no inpact on knees...and I love it...you walk in and think.."How will this do anything/" I joined at out YMCA,and my first class was about 15 people 60+ yrs.of age and I almost walked out,but by the end of class I could not believe how sore I was..it is a work oout and gets better the more you do,and rubber bands,long band things..I have them,use them and love 'em...also bike riding is good....I have just the little peddle part you set on the floor and use,I also put it on the table and use my arms...it is good...but I can tel ya now,walking,running,no good...and at 42 yrs.old,What I would give to be able to walk the beach,or even shop like I did be for...Good luck...Mary
Topic: Pregnancy and Rhumetoid Arthritis
Hello, me and my husband decided that we want to have a baby before my dr places me on methotraxate..which causes birth defects.
What type of meds did you use during your pregnancy? Were you ok as far as pain?
Thanks for your reply.
Irene
Topic: RE: Morphea
I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with morphea 10 years ago. My lesion went away and the morphea has not been active since that time. I want to have lap band surgery as well. My doctor is currently researching whether I can be a candidate for lap band surgery. I will follow up when I get those results from him. In the meantime, I would also appreciate hearing if anyone else has had experience with this. You may also reach me at [email protected].
Thank you,
Laura
Topic: Anyone taking Lyrica?
I went to the rhuematologist yesterday and he put me on Lyrica as a precautionary drug. They have not determined yet I have fibromyalgia yet, but they are trying to rule out other problems such as arthritis. I was wondering how long it takes to get the full effect of this medication. Do you take it during the daytime and does it make you sleepy? My doc told me to start only taking it at night and after one week whether could take it during the daytime as well. Has anyone had any weight gain with this medication?
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