I feel my RD getting very much worse, how long before I will need a wheelchair?I can hardly walk anymore. I feel like I am going to fall and have to have a cart when shopping....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Has anyone experience increased pain before signs of improvement?When starting treatment with Biologics, is it common to experience increased pain/flaring before any sign of improvement in pain symptoms?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Does anyone else have severe joint pain after your rheumatologist appointments?By the time I leave the office and start the drive home my joints are aching so badly. I’m new to this forum....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
A Tentative Diagnosis, Symptoms, and a 2 Month Wait for the RheumyQuick background for the situation. Please bear with me. This post will be a little long due to my history. My name is Mary. I am a 31 year old...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
So many doctors, so confused. Please help.I usually avoid forums because I have found that strangers are mean on the internet, but I am so frustrated and at the end up my rope I just don’t...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Is there anyone else who is suffering with urticaria and angioedema as well as RA?I have has an RA diagnosis since 2008. Lately, well for about 2 years now I have been plagued with urticaria and angioedema. Is anyone else suffering from this?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Biologics and URI'sI am now on my 3rd injectable biologic treatment. I've tried Enbril, Humira and now Simponi. I'm at a crossroads here. Each of these drugs ended up giving me some...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTreatment
Anybody else run out of medications to try?Anybody else run out of medications to try?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Does anyone have R.A & Type 1 diabetes?Hello! MY name is Kristin and I have R.A and Type 1 Diabetes. I was diagnosed with JRA when I was 18mo old. Per my Mom, I stopped walking and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies