I have Pernious anemia which is the body's inability to absorb vitiman B-12. In my case it runs in my family and it began to affect me at the age of 28. I have taken injectable B-12 shots since. They don't do anything accept replace what your body is lacking. I have a shot every week due to my age and the severity of the anemia. My daughter aged 29 just had to start too due to the same condition. I would suggest that you have your blood checked for this very common yet overlooked medical condition....You getting so out of breath is what clicked with me. It is very common to feel labored breathing if your B-12 count is down and is the same too with iron deficencey(SP)

Good luck hun! Nothing worse than feeling a long lasting fatigue, that nothing seems to cure. Seems like you know what would cure it though!

PS...maybe you should take your medication and see how you feel too. It probably is your body needing the treatment for your arthritis and although no one wants to be dependent on medication, if it improves the quality of life then that is what it is there for...... so take it (I know just like the rant of a Mom)