Medical Marijuana for pain?I have read many articles suggesting highly concentrated cannabis oil can be effective and alternative meds for people suffering with chronic pain. Pain and inflammation are two commonly recognized therapeutic...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
Does anyone have a Raynaud syndrome?A medical condition in which spasm of arteries cause episodes of reduced blood flow. Typically, the fingers, and less commonly the toes, are involved....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
How much will it cost to hire a caregiver?It’s so hard watching my wife going through the pain each and every day. She is on so many prescription medications including high doses of opioids for pain. I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesCaregiving
Pain in the rear!I was diagnosed with RA several years ago and have been on MTX for about 8-9 months but July/Aug/Sep always seems to be flare time. Has anyone experienced severe pain...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Info Sheet for EmployerGood day everyone. I'd like to give my boss some info ref RA so he can learn about it and what to possibly expect from me. We spoke briefly about...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
What degree of RA do I have?I was diagnosed with RA in late March/early April this year. My RF was 33 and my sed rate was 40. Can you please tell me what this means as...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Has anyone out there been on Rituxan and had positive results from it?I am going to be starting on the medication Rituxan in the next week. I have never been on an infusion medication before for my RA. I have been doing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Discoloration of skin on elbows and kneesNo matter how much I scrub or how much lotion I put on my elbows and knees look dirty. Does anyone else have this problem?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Yet another syndrome or disease related to RA...It's painful to use my hands now, even more than usual. My fingers get tingly and numb. I went to an orthopedic doctor to see if my shoulder pain could...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies