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Unofficially diagnosed and searching for information

Hello all, First, I want to say how much I appreciate everyone in this community for providing support and information to one another. The insight is invaluable. Yesterday, I went...

Could my symptoms be RA, or a different rheumatic disorder?

I’m 20 and haven’t been able to walk for 2 days now. Hello everyone. My mother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a year ago. And two days ago, ankle joint...

What can I do about a flare before or after surgery?

I’m having back surgery and will be off of all RA meds. What can I do about a flare before or after surgery? Has anyone experienced this problem?...

Is anyone taking Orencia?

Anyone on Orencia? I have had my second infusion and go back for the third in a week. Just wondering if anyone has had these issues come up? Same night...

Does anyone know of a 0-10 fatigue scale?

I started Enbrel today and am trialing using the app Embark. I can track duration of stiffness, 0-10 pain scale, 0-10 fatigue scale and site of injections. Does anyone know...

Is anyone taking methotrexate? Did it help?

I was diagnosed in January of 2018. I was on plaquenil, and occasionally Percocet for pain. I was still having flare ups. I have been given methotrexate. I'm nervous about...

Has anyone switched from Methotrexate pills to the injections?

Switching from methotrexate pills to injections. I am a little nervous about it. Has anyone had good results? Bad experience? Advice on what time of day is best to inject?...

Concerned?

Hi, new here. My rheumatologist did the Avise test for lupus. That came back negative but I got a positive RA IgA not IgM. Should I be concerned? My rheumatologist...

Does anyone also have CVID (Common Variable Immunodeficiency)?

I have CVID that caused the autoimmune RA. I have been on Methotrexate for 16 months and my RA has not improved. The Methx made me feel awful the whole...

Does anyone have advice when traveling on airplane?

Does anyone have advise when traveling on airplane? Are you more susceptible to germs taking enbrel)? Should I travel with mask on? Scared of getting sick,etc. Help!...

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