Acupuncture and Chinese HerbsHi, I saw in a recent article about what helps people with pain and someone mentioned Chinese herbs given to them by an acupuncturist. I am not sure if that...reactions3replies
Which of my conditions is responsible for my flare-ups?I’ve had RA for over 16 years. 2 years ago, Fibromyalgia was added to the mess. I’ve been having very painful flares recently. Is there a way to tell which...reactions2replies
Hair changes?I am 37 years old, all my life I have had curly hair, ringlets, that is until about 2 months ago. I got my hair cut as I do about...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Does anyone experience muscle contractions?I am having a lot of muscle contractions in the legs. All being at rest. Anyone else have these symptoms? These started months ago. Before I started the Methotrexate....reactions6replies
Pain management not working - Opioid resistance?I've been going to a pain management clinic for several months and I'm really frustrated. Because my pain is constant, significant, generalized, caused by RA/RD, Fibro, Pseudo-gout and degenerated disks/vertebrae...reactions6replies
Travelling with RA meds that need refrigerationHello all My first post on here! I am going travelling to Thailand for 3 months and am taking a 3 month supply of Cimzia which I inject every 2...reactionsreplies
Fitness Professional Newly DiagnosedHello, I am a 51 year-old female recently diagnosed with RA and I work in fitness. I'm a group exercise instructor and a personal trainer. As I'm sure it is...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Anyone take Cimzia and have red, swollen eyes, allergy-type reaction?I am on my 3rd injection and it seems to occur about the 4th - 7th day itching red eyes with drainage and allergy type symtoms my eyes are swollen...reactions2replies
Do I need both a rheumatologist and a pain clinic?My ex-rheumatologist sent me to a pain clinic for RA after my last appointment. He did this because, in his words, he had "failed me." None of the treatments we...reactions1reply