Has anyone tried stem cell infusions in their early stages of the condition?Would like to know more about this cutting edge treatment. If anyone has tried it please let me know what your experience has been....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Unofficially diagnosed and searching for informationHello all, First, I want to say how much I appreciate everyone in this community for providing support and information to one another. The insight is invaluable. Yesterday, I went...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Could my symptoms be RA, or a different rheumatic disorder?I’m 20 and haven’t been able to walk for 2 days now. Hello everyone. My mother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a year ago. And two days ago, ankle joint...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
What can I do about a flare before or after surgery?I’m having back surgery and will be off of all RA meds. What can I do about a flare before or after surgery? Has anyone experienced this problem?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Is anyone taking Orencia?Anyone on Orencia? I have had my second infusion and go back for the third in a week. Just wondering if anyone has had these issues come up? Same night...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Does anyone know of a 0-10 fatigue scale?I started Enbrel today and am trialing using the app Embark. I can track duration of stiffness, 0-10 pain scale, 0-10 fatigue scale and site of injections. Does anyone know...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Is anyone taking methotrexate? Did it help?I was diagnosed in January of 2018. I was on plaquenil, and occasionally Percocet for pain. I was still having flare ups. I have been given methotrexate. I'm nervous about...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Has anyone switched from Methotrexate pills to the injections?Switching from methotrexate pills to injections. I am a little nervous about it. Has anyone had good results? Bad experience? Advice on what time of day is best to inject?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Concerned?Hi, new here. My rheumatologist did the Avise test for lupus. That came back negative but I got a positive RA IgA not IgM. Should I be concerned? My rheumatologist...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed