Unofficially diagnosed and searching for informationHello all, First, I want to say how much I appreciate everyone in this community for providing support and information to one...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions2replies
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...reactions1reply
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...reactions9replies
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...reactions5replies
Concerned?Hi, new here. My rheumatologist did the Avise test for lupus. That came back negative but I got a positive RA IgA...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
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...reactions4replies