Bloating on MethotrexateHello! I am about 3 months into taking oral methotrexate, and really feeling relief (not total, but I can actually wake up in the mornings and the first thing I...reactions7repliesTreatment
Do I have fibromyalgia or RA?Fibromyalgia or RA? My diagnosis was "almost RA" based on high CRP and ANA but doctors are still unsure. My main symptom is that my both wrists hurts so much...reactions6replies
Can you have rheumatoid nodules without actually having rheumatoid arthritis?I’m going to apologize ahead of time for my long winded post...I am extremely frustrated and confused, and honestly don’t know what to do or how to get a proper...reactions2repliesSymptoms
How did your symptoms start and progress?Hi all, new guy here looking for some anecdotal help related to onset and progression rate of your symptoms. I'm in an allied health field and understand the human body...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Can anyone recommend a rheumatologist at the Hospital for Special Surgeries?Hi all, I was diagnosed July 2018, at age 53, with moderate seropositive RA. I have undergone infusions of Inflectra, then switched to Remicade for the past 4 cycles, in...reactions4replies
Mixed symptoms acute onsetHi all, Wanted to see if anyone has had a similar experience to me. About 4 months ago I woke up one day with severe fatigue - the only thing...reactionsrepliesNewly Diagnosed
Can pet allergies affect RA?Has anyone gotten rid of their animals to help with their chronic inflammation? I'm wondering if my pet allergies are contributing to my condition. Thank you in advance for your...reactions3replies
Is it worth taking meds if my RA symptoms are mild?Mild RA symptoms for 4 years, worth taking meds? I have been fortunate to have had very mild RA symptoms for 4 years. I'm now 47 years old. I only...reactions4replies
Newly diagnosed at 64I was diagnosed with RA in September and placed on Methotrexate last month...this is all so new to me because I've lived with chronic back pain since I was 17...reactionsreplies
Does anyone have nail problems?Severe nail peeling. Multiple layers at a time. On Infusion Remicade, Prednisone, Methotrexate and Hydroqulequin (sp?). You would think with all those drugs that I wouldn't have RA or anything...reactions4replies