Newbie with question

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Registered: 07-15-2004
Newbie with question
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Tue, 09-20-2005 - 4:07pm

Hi,

I have only posted a time or two on here before. I was dx'd earlier this year. I am 28. I just started MTX last week and did ok on it. It took me two months to get the nerve to take it, but I did. More because we were in the process of TTC and now, obviously, that is on hold.

Anways, my question may have to do with "flares." I have a pretty mild case right now but anti-CCP # of 171. A few times in the last four months, I put on about 8-10 lbs in a matter of a day or so and usually lose it after a week or so. That is when I tend to be the most stiff or have the most pain. Does a flare have anything to do with water retention? Is it fluid in my joints that would lead to such a drastic weigh gain? Is this even a flare? Is this even remotely normal? HELP! TIA!!!!

callie

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Wed, 09-21-2005 - 3:39pm

Welcome back, Callie!

Molly

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Thu, 09-22-2005 - 10:32am
Thank you so much for your help and for doing that research. It just seemed so weird to me that I always gain that much right before I have what I think is a flare. I will talk to my doctor about it. Again, thanks so much for your help!
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Thu, 09-22-2005 - 1:54pm
You're welcome.

Molly