Not sure what I haveI have a set of symptoms that made my rheumatologist feel pretty sure I had RA. These include finger joint pain, toe pain (especially my big toes), milder elbow pain...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
When to not take medications anymore?August of 2017 I had kidney failure from taking methotrexate. I stayed 2 weeks in the hospital and had dialysis along with 3 blood transfusions to get the methotrexate out...reactions5replies
Co-mornidities: kidney failureHas anyone else been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure as a result of long-term NSAIDS uand/or cortisone steroid use to treat their RA? I’ve been on a...reactions3repliesSymptoms
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
What should I know about starting Humira?Currently I'm on new med Xeljanz. Would like to take Humira to help with pain....reactions2replies
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
My 13 yr old just diagnosed. Could someone help me?I'll try to be brief. 3 years ago I woke up with stiff hands and knees, which I assumed was from spending the previous day in the garden. For several...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
RA?I was dx 14 months ago by a rheumatologist with “seronegative” RA. No positive markers, no elevated inflammatory markers. I had all of the RA symptoms I’ve seen here except...reactionsrepliesNewly Diagnosed
The book that helped with my arthritisI just wanted to share a really good and cheap book that helped me , is just like 4$ , and believe me it gives you so good information and...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Pain and rigid neck and joints while sleepingHi I was wondering if someone has an idea on what my symptoms may be related to. I am 44 years oldand since a couple of months I wake up...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed