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I am trying to stay positive and think forward in what is going on in my body. I've had several chronic issues going on in my body for years. But know I have RA. The list is long. From thyroid, type 2diabetes, Prinze Metal angina, interstitus of the bladder, fibromyalgia, abdominal adhesions, cataract surgery/ scarring, droppy eye lids x2. Just to name a few. Take a lot of meds and Vitamins. I just had a 4 hr robotic surgery for 5 hernia and adhesions surgeon rebuilt abdominal wall. Then I continued to have major pain in rib/ abdominal pain. Walking/standing would cause pain and hurts to breath . So after more test I found out I have a bulging disc that is pushing on nerves to my right side of my ribs. Because of all the blood work I was also sent to rhematolaguest had an ultrasound on my hands and diagnost with RA. So much over laps and I don't know what to think. Taking new drugs. Methotrexate, folic acid and hydroxychlor. First round this week. Any one out there have stuff like me? Now I have a lot of calcium in my blood, so now have concerns for a perathyroid tumor. I'm only 55 yrs old. Feel like I'm barfing on you with all this stuff. Wish there was a Dr. That would look at all this at the same time. I'm one person. But seen separately by many Dr. High heart rate and irregular heart beat as well. Physical therapy, chiropractic care, genetic issues and venous insufficiency in right leg and flares up at times. Just weird stuff! Any suggestions would be appreciated. Sitting on the sidelines but don't want to stay that way! Thanks for reading.

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since you are on methotrexate keep tabs on your liver enzymes. i was on that for 3 weeks and it drove my liver enzymes very high. only bloodwork can tell.since you have RA what was you SED rate (0-20 is normal range)?.. god bless and good luck.......kozlo52

Sorry to hear that you have all these health issues. I was diagnosed with RA at age 42 (now 59)- I was started on Methotrexate for many years but I was having side effects and no improvement. Finally I found a good Rheumatologist that tried different medications (little improvement- I was in pain 24/7) and then 3 years ago he prescribed Xeljanz 5mg twice a day and finally I felt better. I still get some flares but not as often or severe (I use heat, Tylenol and some Ibuprofen when I have a flare). My daughter told me to try a gluten free diet- that is helping with my inflammation (my blood work 2 months ago showed no inflammation). I am taking the Xeljans now only once daily. Unfortunately, now I'm seeing pain management because I have damage (arthritis) to my cervical spine, lumbar spine and feet. I hope you find a medication that really helps with your RA symptoms. Good luck and God Bless you...

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