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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!...

Is your joint pain symmetrical?

Has all of your joint pain always been symmetrical? Even before you knew you had RA?...

What should I know about vaccines and DMARDs?

I am a wildlife professional seeking information on the rabies vaccine series/booster and the interaction with DMARDs. Rabies vaccine is killed, so it is safe to have the injection, but...

dr will not help me

Hi all I am posting on here in desperation, I have been suffering for 5 years with chronic pain in my feet, knees, elbows and now my left hip. initially...

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...

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