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Arthritis?

Keephope2012Keephope2012 member
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Does anyone else have arthrits? I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (kinda like rheumatoid arthritis) a few years ago and had been taking some pretty heavy meds for it. When I told my rheumatologist about our struggles getting pregnant he thought we should stop since their effectiveness was questionable anyway. I was doing fine but it is generally more problematic in the winter. We are starting our next IVF cycle any day now and I am worried because my joints are flaring again. I have already done 2 rounds of prednisone in the last 6 weeks or so and def don't want to take anything after ER (if we make it that far this time!) Does anyone have suggestions or thoughts? Thanks!
Me:30 low AMH; DH:30 MFI (count, motility, morphology)
2 rounds clomid 100 mg -BFN
IUI#1- 25 mg clomid- July 2012= BFN!
IUI #2 August = BFN!
IUI #3 September = BFN!

IVF #1 November - converted to IUI #4 due to poor response = BFN
IVF #1.2 February- converted to IUI #5 due to poor response = BFN
IVF #1.3 April- micro dose Lupron flare with HGH; 14R, 13M, 11F! Transfer of 1 day 5 blast on 4/30, 4 frosties. BFP! Beta #1 9dp5dt= 179; Beta #2 11dp5dt= 442; Beta #3 4106 Stick baby stick!!

*trying to keep hope*




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  • Kathy4678Kathy4678 member

    Yep! I have RA and I take enbrel. I've been told by my rheumatologist as well as my OB that I can stay on my meds while doing IVF. What else are you taking??

    What does your Rheumatolgoist say? 

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  • Keephope2012Keephope2012 member
    I had been on Humira before right now I'm just taking the prednisone as needed but I'm thinking that needing it this much will mean looking at other options. Thanks for responding maybe I will ask if Enbrel is an option for me!
    Me:30 low AMH; DH:30 MFI (count, motility, morphology)
    2 rounds clomid 100 mg -BFN
    IUI#1- 25 mg clomid- July 2012= BFN!
    IUI #2 August = BFN!
    IUI #3 September = BFN!

    IVF #1 November - converted to IUI #4 due to poor response = BFN
    IVF #1.2 February- converted to IUI #5 due to poor response = BFN
    IVF #1.3 April- micro dose Lupron flare with HGH; 14R, 13M, 11F! Transfer of 1 day 5 blast on 4/30, 4 frosties. BFP! Beta #1 9dp5dt= 179; Beta #2 11dp5dt= 442; Beta #3 4106 Stick baby stick!!

    *trying to keep hope*




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  • Kathy4678Kathy4678 member

    I took that for a while and it just stopped working for me. I hope you can find something! I wouldn't be able to handle a flair during IVF! Not cool! 

    GL to you!! 

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  • Kerojo32Kerojo32
    I'm so glad you posted this. I have RA and take Enbrel and Naproxyn. I was on methotrexate which I'm guessing is what you were on? Methotrexate is a big no no if you are TTC, causes birth defects and possibly a MC.
    My Rheumatologist said I can stay on Enbrel for now and it should have no affect. I have been on it 8 years and it has done wonders for me! It's very expensive if u don't have insurance coverage2000/month, so hopefully you are covered. I would find a diff doc if the one you have isn't suggesting alternate meds for you that could be very effective.
    Good luck to you :
    Married since June 2011, MFI due to chemo, Me:No issues detected 1st IUI February 19th 2013 using DS +Femara & Injectables= BFP!!! Everyone Welcome!
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