The "In-between" timeI was recently diagnosed (after nearly 15 years) with juvenile arthritis. I started enbrel last week, and am on an anti-inflammatory med, but now have to wait until it kicks...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Are my posterior heel spurs related to my RA and inflammation in my feet?Experience with posterior heel spurs Are these heel spurs related to the RA and inflammation in my feet? Looking for any suggestions that might be helpful to manage pain and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Does anyone also have an ADHD diagnosis?I was hurt while on the job and was on worker's comp for a year-and-a-half. At which time I believe I went through menopause lots of extra stress almost lost...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Is anyone using Rituximab?Hi, I'm thinking of starting a treatment called Rituximab. Is any one on this? If so how are you getting on? I've been on methotrexate but can't take it any...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Gluten and RFHi, all, I do not have a confirmed diagnosis yet, but my RF level is slightly elevated (3x) and I do have pain in my arms and elbows, not a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Questions & UncertaintyHey everyone, I am brand new here and to all of this. I have not been officially diagnosed with RA, but my rheumatologist did prescribe Plaquenil last week because he...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Does medication work?I'm waiting for confirmation of RA but wondering if medication actually works to eliminate pain? My wrists and fingers are the worse but I also have near constant pain in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Questions about possible RASo I'm not sure where I should begin. Back in 2013 I began having some unusal symptoms. I began experiencing numbness in my right arm if I looked down for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptoms
Tapering prednisone, symptoms back?I am doing a 15 day trial dose pack of prednisone. Rheum suspects RA or something similar, and wanted to see how I respond to it. Did 5 days of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment