Can UTIs be difficult to treat on biologics?What would otherwise be an easily treatable UTI seems to have catapulted me into a full flu-like stage. I am on antibiotics and the UTI symptoms seems to be improving...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
How can I interview for a job with RA?My unfortunate diagnosis of RA coincided a couple of months after I started a new job. Ultimately, I had to quit the job as my head and body reeled with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
What do you do after a flare?I am less than 2 years into the RA landscape. In that time, I have had a number of flares that have literally blindsided me and derailed my life. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Is it a flare or is the disease progressing?I was diagnosed about a year ago. At the time, the pain and swelling was limited to my hands. I was on Enbrel for three months to no avail. The...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
What are the positives of having RA?Since receiving my diagnosis of RA, I have thrown myself into research and reading. Let’s be real: it ALL sounds pretty bleak. This site has been tremendously helpful and I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Why are my eyes burning?When I get pummeled with bouts of unrelenting fatigue, it manifests mainly in my eyes--they are super heavy, glossed over and burn (and headache too.) I know that eyes can...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Is anyone using bone broth?New to this unfortunate disease, I'm still desperately trying to find ANYTHING to make me feel better. Medications are working on pain and inflammation quite well, but I've just been...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
research on fatigueI'm less than a year into this journey. In that time, I have had two bouts with extreme fatigue that literally make me feel as if the life is being...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
What are the different stages of RA?My rheumy keeps telling me I have early RA, but based upon the results of my MRI's it appears as if the disease is particularly aggressive and corrosive. I did...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Have you heard of finger amputation due to the condition?Hi..a minor injury to my right index finger was the event that triggered an inflammatory response in my body about 7 months ago. In that time, I have completely lost...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Will I ever be pain-freeI'm newly diagnosed and approaching my 3 month mark of Enbrel. My symptoms have improved to some extent, but not completely. My doctor suggested adding methotrexate, but I wanted to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
on the horns of an employment dilemma...Four weeks after starting a new and demanding job, I was diagnosed with RA, and mind you, this was a job I "sold" myself on because of my extraordinary ability... By kingkatekong1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Burning/Itchy Eyes & HeadacheI'm 7 weeks into Enbrel and I understand it can make you susceptible to illness. I never get sick (other then the obvious), but I woke up this morning and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Newly diagnosed--Have question about pain managementTomorrow I will have my 5th injection of Enbrel. I take this with Celebrex, which I don't feel is helpful. I was less than a month into a brand new...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
