18th February 2006
Hi SS1,
Welcome. I am not one of the regulars, but just post here every now and then. I have RA, also. I do not take Methotraxate, but take Prednisone, ultram, skelaxin, and relafen. They help a lot. When I have flares, I have to increase my doses.
I am not sure about the Metho helping your shoulder. Maybe you have something else wrong with your shoulder?! Have you had it x-rayed or anything else? It might could be frozen shoulder or something that has been over used, slipped out of place, or just worn down???
I also, am supposed to be doing Yoga! My rheumatologist, suggested it. I do walk a little. Any kind of exercise, is supposed to help arthritis. Especially, walking, stretching and swimming.
Hope you get some more answers in the am.
Wannabe
Welcome. I am not one of the regulars, but just post here every now and then. I have RA, also. I do not take Methotraxate, but take Prednisone, ultram, skelaxin, and relafen. They help a lot. When I have flares, I have to increase my doses.
I am not sure about the Metho helping your shoulder. Maybe you have something else wrong with your shoulder?! Have you had it x-rayed or anything else? It might could be frozen shoulder or something that has been over used, slipped out of place, or just worn down???
I also, am supposed to be doing Yoga! My rheumatologist, suggested it. I do walk a little. Any kind of exercise, is supposed to help arthritis. Especially, walking, stretching and swimming.
Hope you get some more answers in the am.
Wannabe