Prednisone, Sulfasalazine, Plaquenil, & now SimponiI began this super awesome RA journey in November 2017, 2 months after giving birth. In December I was put on daily prednisone, but nothing else. In January when I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Ongoing PrednisoneHi everyone, I’m not new to this site nor RA, having been diagnosed about 10 years ago, in my early 50’s. I am curious to know if anyone has had...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment
RA and carpal tunnel syndromeI have had RA for 6 years but recently diagnosed with carpel tunnel syndrome in my right hand. I will see the specialist for treatment of my hand in 2...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
How do you apply for Medicare?I need to apply for medicare and I'm not sure what to do. Do I just apply for Original Medicare parts A,B, and D or should I get the Medicare...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 replies
Prednisone and ?'sMy rheum. put me on a 15 day course of 10 mg. Prednisone. 3 pills for 5 days, 2 pills for 5 days, and then 1 pill for 5 days...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment
2nd Rheum opinion and finally a clueSo I ended up keeping my 2nd rheum. appt. to get a second opinion. I'm glad I did. She really listened, unlike the last guy. And seemed interested in finding...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosed with RA at the age of 12.Hi guys, As you can read from the title, I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 12, and I’m currently 18. It has been a Long and tough...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Bone erosion causes besides RA?So my x-rays showed bone erosion in my feet and hips. Basic blood work is ok (waiting on a few more). I am currently 4 days into a 15 day...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
Bursitis at night in hips..I’ve noticed that around 3-4 AM, i get bursitis when laying on the side and then it affects the other hip when I switch sides. This only happens at night...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Hip Problems - Help!Hi Everyone, I am new to this site but not new to RA. I was diagnosed in 2013 when I was 31 after suffering for a year with painful swollen...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms