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Do my symptoms sound like rheumatoid arthritis?

I have recently been diagnosed with De Quervain's tenosynovitis (inflamed tendons in hands/thumb). It came on after the birth of my baby...

Diets

Do most like the gluten free diet or Mediterranean diet for RA. I don't know which one is best. Thanks...

Weightlifting

I am not a bodybuilder, but I have been weightlifting since 1990. RA has interfered with this pursuit, since my hands hurt...

Can I take alendronic acid with methotrexate?

Have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Am going to start taking alendronic acid. Can I take this on the same day as...

Does anyone have experience with their CRP and SED rates climbing even on medication?

I was diagnosed with RA 6 months ago and started on Methotrexate and a month later added Hydroxychloroquine. My CRP and Sed...

Are there statistics that indicate any type of patterns of flares with biologics?

I have been on a serilumab biologic for 2 years with periods of no flares or minor flares. I have had almost...

Does anyone know if the flu and/or pneumonia vaccine can increase your CRP levels?

Which doctor should I call?

Hi all, I have a Rheum, a pain management doc and an orthopedic surgeon. My hands, shoulder and back have been in...

New member who’s frustrated

Hi I’m Jo and I just found this site. I’m going to sound pretty frustrated in this first post, but won’t be...

Any ideas around my blood work results?

Anyone? All blood work is normal except CRP, it was 16. But for five weeks, I have had joint pain. It moves...

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