RF numbersJust recently diagnosed. Blood test revealed RF at 114.7. How does this compare to others numbers? All new to me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Does anyone else have a neck lump?Concerning lump on neck? I have an egg-sized lump on left side of my neck which appears to have a strong pulse which I presume comes from my carotid artery...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Sudden and severe knee swellingHi, I was diagnosed with RA about a year ago (well, first rheumatologist thought maybe sjogrens, then diagnosed undifferentiated connective tissue disease, but second rheumatologist said no it's definitely RA...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesSymptoms
Does anyone have low gamma globulin/ hypogammaglobulinemia?I have had severe rheumatoid arthritis for 35 years and have been on Orencia For nearly 13 years. Either from the RA or the biologic, my immune system has been...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Second winter with red burning itchy toes??I have RA and Sjögrens but I can’t figure out what’s wrong with my toes.. summer it goes away but when the winter hits and I start wearing socks and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
EasternDietGreatResults!Hi, I've done a fusion Tibetan and Ayuvedic diet for RA for the last 5 years. And now its amazing. If I go off the diet I am ill, in...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Did anyone have issues with knee replacement recovery?I had a knee replacement 4 months ago and recently had a scar tissue removal and manipulation of same knee! Problem was and is extreme knee stiffness and pain despite...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Forum AgendaI'm curious after a quick glance at the forum... Is this site hosted by a group of researchers? Decades in science for me and all the moderators come across as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Flaring just after visit to PT?I was diagnosed with RA in Nov 2017, when I was actually feeling pretty well. However, before I was diagnosed my primary doc, not my rheumatologist) seemed pretty certain that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Anyone else unable to take Plaquenil and Methotrexate?I could not take Plaqunil or Methotrexate. Down to 7 mg. Prednisone now. Anyone else have this problem? What can I take now ? Have had colon cancer and have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies