Hi Polly,

I couldn't take Humira (well, I tried it for about 4 months).  However,
I'm on MTX (20mg weekly), Arava (25mg M-F), Sulfazine HC (2000 mg
daily), Motrin (2400 mg daily), Folic Acid (2mg daily), recently I was
put on Ultram (150mg daily).  I also take 5mg of Ambien at night and
10mg Flexeril (I have RA, Fibromyalgia, Bursitis, OA, etc., etc., etc.,
;D).

I also take some herbal supplements to offset the medication.
Fortunately for me, the RD has finally agreed to NEVER put me on
Prednisone ever again (I am such a b*tch on it).

Smokie Darling (Annie) - I am in no way under control, but at least the
Ultram seems to take some of the edge off the pain.  Enough to sleep
for 2 or 3 hours anyway.

HI Polly!  Where do you live that spring is almost there?  We've got another
6 weeks or so.....

I have RA/PA and fibro.  My medicine chest currently has Enbrel, mtx & Bextra
for the arthritis and Lexapro (one of the SSRIs used some for sleep and pain
relief), Zanaflex (muscle relaxer) and Ultram 50 mg w/ acetaminophen 500 mg
3-4 times/day.  It all helps but even altogether I don't feel GOOD again,
just less awful.  Still, I did manage to vacuum and mop the bathroom and
kitchen today - with a couple of naps along the way - and I couldn't have
done all of that without all the meds.

If it's muscles and tendons aching, that does sound more like fibro.  What
are you on now for those pains?