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Looking to learn how people navigated their care options

Hello, I'm finding myself overwhelmed determining what the best care options might be. I'll hear different things from different doctors, and there are many websites out there with lists, and...

What next ?

So I've now tried embrel,humara,orencia,and rinvoq. Of all 4 rinvoq has had the least effect on my RA, if anything it's gotten worse. I go back to my rumitoigest next...

Back/hip pain with RA

This is the worst source of pain, closely followed by my hands. From my research, it seems as if back pain is not typically associated with RA. Anyone else? I...

My doctor just put me on Humira. Any “heads up” to look for?

He wanted me to start on Enbrel, however, Humira was my prescription plan’s preferred choice....

Has anyone with RA had episode of giant cell arthritis?

In September of 2020, I ended up in my primary care doctor's office with pain in my jaw and back teeth, pain running upfront from the ear to the top...

How Long Did It Take to Find a Treatment that Works?

I was diagnosed three years ago. I haven't found a viable treatment yet. Is it normal to go through multiple treatment options and have them all fail? I'm about to...

Has anyone had luck with acupuncture?

I'm an advocate for blood cancer and skin cancer and came over here to look around because my sister has had RA in her toes, for about a year, and...

Functional medicine to treat RA?

My mum (85) suffers from RA. For many years we tried a lot but nothing helped so far. Heard about functional medicine some weeks ago, do you have any experience...

Rinvoq

Has anybody tried this new med? It is a JAK like Xeljanz. It was just approved in August, I think. My doctor wants me to take it with my MTX...

Are there bad side effects for infusions to treat RA?

I have been taking Orencia by injection for years. Works great for me! Due to insurance changes, I may need to switch to infusions....

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