Help! Looking for ways to combat extreme
fatigue! I suffer from ra and take 20mg
methotrexate weekly and just can't
function day of dose and day after. And
the rest of the week still feel exhausted
in general. Don't know where to turn -
no-one seems to understand that a 'good
nights sleep' isn't making a difference.
Does anyone have any ideas that will help
me get my life back. Wondering what's
worse - joint pain or fatigue from
meds?!
Take care, steph
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khott
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Arizona
Posted: 10-24-05 21:15pm
I take methotrexate (20mg/week) along with
plaquenil and just recently started
humira. My ra doc and primary doc have
me on 1cc of vitamin b12 each week and I
am feeling better. I give myself the
shot which is the same size as an insulin
needle.
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EmoHealth
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 13
Posted: 10-25-05 20:57pm
Sleeping problems used to plaque me. I
found that my problems were getting worse
because of a condition that most doctors
don't test for, leaky gut syndrome.
I have an awesome meal planner sheet that
gets you back on track and gives you an
energy boost.
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JFB
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Jan 2007 Posts: 503 Location: Sunnyvale
Posted: 01-26-07 02:59am
We represent mitamins, an on-line company
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (cfs) is
disabling fatigue lasting more than six
months that reduces activity by more than
half. Cfs is a poorly understood disease
involving many body systems. No single
cause of cfs has been identified;
therefore, it is diagnosed by symptoms and
by ruling out other known causes of
fatigue by a healthcare practitioner.
The following nutritional components may
be beneficial. Both vitamin e and vitamin
c are powerful antioxidants and play an
important role in maintaining proper
immune function. Magnesium deficiency may
result in tiredness. Magnesium ascorbate
provides both the essential magnesium
minerals as well as vitamin c. Vitamin b6
is required for protein metabolism and
immune system function. Siberian ginseng
and thymus work by improving or boosting
the immune system. Licorice may have
antiviral properties and supports good
adrenal function.
Joints are the connecting links in the
body and bony skeleton. Inflamed and/or
stiff joints cause serious disability.
Healthy joint support can be maintained by
using the following approach:
glucosamine, and chondroitin both may
promote wound healing by providing the
necessary building blocks for new joint
cartilage. Same helps to maintain quality
of cartilage. Calcium citrate is
well-known to be vital for the formation
of strong bones. Vitamin d and magnesium
are essential for calcium absorption and
utilization.
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1seudo
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 1
Need to know Posted: 03-07-08 12:10pm
I have been taking methotrexate for 3
months and am starting to experience
severe depression. I have post traumatic
stress disorder and cannot tell if this is
just an abnormally serious flare up or if
it's being triggered by the medication. I
am desperate to know if anyone else is
experiencing these same side effects.
Thanks!
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laceysmom
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 May 2008 Posts: 2
methotrexate Posted: 05-21-08 22:18pm
I also take 20mg. of methotrexate weekly,
and am very fatigued the day I get the
needle, I am not too bad the day after,
but I am tired all the time, my ra Dr. is
having having blood work done to see if my
b12 is low. I know how you feel I could
sleep 24\7, although I have to work part
time so I do have to get up and get moving
when I have to work. I also have
fibromialga, I am not sure which is more
painful, I think the fibro. may win. Take
care and hang in there!!!
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