Tapering prednisone, symptoms back?I am doing a 15 day trial dose pack of prednisone. Rheum suspects RA or something similar, and wanted to see how I respond to it. Did 5 days of...reactions2repliesTreatment
Treatments other than infusion?My girlfriend has had RA for the last 3 years and is currently taking an infusion once a month to help, the only problem is that it makes her sick...reactions1replyTreatment
Anyone ever taken hydroxychloroquine?I just had a follow up with my doctor and she prescribed hydroxychloroquine. I am nervous about taking it because I was told that it could cause me to lose...reactions2repliesTreatment
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...reactions5repliesTreatment
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...reactions7repliesTreatment
What to expect after flare treatmentSo I am supposed to take meds for a week to treat this "flare." Flare exactly of what I don't know, I wasn't diagnosed with anything yet. But basically a...reactions9repliesTreatment
New medication starting this coming MondayI'm nervous about starting MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL TABS 500 mg. . Can anyone give me a heads up.kn their experience please....reactions2repliesTreatment
New diagnosis, medication inconsistent, seeking treatmentHello everyone. I am new here to this support community, and am looking forward to learning as much as possible about my new diagnosis, and also contributing what I can...reactions3repliesTreatment
Tendon Graft ExperiencesHi, Hoping members can share their experiences with tendon graft surgeries. My dominant hand ring finger is mostly immobile after a bout with trigger finger and subsequent mycobacterium infection in...reactions1replyTreatment
First rheumatologist visitSo now I am more confused than I was. Saw the rheum. today for all my joint pain and to make sure it was not an autoimmune thing related to...reactions7repliesTreatment