2nd Rheum opinion and finally a clueSo I ended up keeping my 2nd rheum. appt. to get a second opinion. I'm glad I did. She really listened, unlike...reactions8repliesNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosed with RA at the age of 12.Hi guys, As you can read from the title, I was diagnosed with RA at the age of 12, and I’m currently...reactionsreplies
Bone erosion causes besides RA?So my x-rays showed bone erosion in my feet and hips. Basic blood work is ok (waiting on a few more). I...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Bursitis at night in hips..I’ve noticed that around 3-4 AM, i get bursitis when laying on the side and then it affects the other hip when...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Hip Problems - Help!Hi Everyone, I am new to this site but not new to RA. I was diagnosed in 2013 when I was 31...reactions2repliesSymptoms
What to expect after flare treatmentSo I am supposed to take meds for a week to treat this "flare." Flare exactly of what I don't know, I...reactions9repliesTreatment
Is it RA or an infection?I was diagnosed with RA a few years ago. I was in extremely bad pain when I was first diagnosed. I literally...reactions1replySymptoms
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...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...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...reactions3repliesSymptoms