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
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?...reactions4replies
Is your joint pain symmetrical?Has all of your joint pain always been symmetrical? Even before you knew you had RA?...reactions3replies
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...reactions1reply