Hi Jean

That is a good point. I will certainly be asking my rheumy nurse for a check on vit d levels next time I am there. The longer I have this awful condition I am finding out lots of things that are neglected. Someone told me that you are suppose to have a chest x ray before starting mxt but I didn't get one and folic acid well! everyone seems to be on different amounts. Who is right? Sorry about moaning but I feel better for it.

Thanks for listening

Sheila G x

hi Sheila,

yes i had a chest X Ray the day i was diagnosed and before starting Methotrexate.

not quite sure what you mean re Folic Acid ... but think we all take in if using Methotrexate but the dose seems to vary.

Suzanne x

I've just found this thread and it makes very interesting reading. I've been vegetarian for 28 years (no meat/fish/poultry/gelatine etc.) and am lactose intolerant so no milk/cream but I've been able to 'get away' with cheese as long as I didn't eat much or everyday.
Not since RA - cheese is most definitely a big trigger for me so now I'm almost vegan. But I do eat a lot of pulses/beans/nuts and fresh veg so am confident I'm getting enough calcium. Since starting steroids I've also been given calcium + vit D tablets.
I was wondering about wheat - I notice it's had a few mentions so I may experiment with that too. But I really think diet needs to be a factor in combination with meds not a replacement.
Vicky xx