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How common is lower back pain?

I'm sero-positive diagnosed Jan this year. On 15mg Methotrexate subculture weekly. Worked well until pharmacy filled Rx with drug from different company. Flare in hands and knees, lower back and...

Why is prednisone not helping anymore?

I'm getting worried, my rheumatologist took me off my Orencia about 8 weeks ago to start on Xeljanz, we'll I just got it last week, and I feel my dr...

Infusions

I am new to infusions. I began August 9th with Simponi Aria. I have had the very first infusion and I was supposed to have the 2nd part of my...

New drug? Has anyone experienced Tofacitinib/Xeljanz?

Hi all, I'm new here having started treatment for RA in the last 6 months (man, it feels good to finally have a diagnosis and start DOING something! :). I...

TNF inhibitor

Greetings all! I'm hoping to hear others experiences switching from one TNF-inhibitor to another. A bit of background: I was diagnosed with RA 2 years ago, Prior to dx, my...

What's next after an elevated RA Factor?

Waiting on referral to Rheumatologist....anxious and scared.... what if it is RA? My PCP did a lot of blood work at the beginning of this month as I had been...

Should we put off starting Methotrexate?

My husband is 39 and was diagnosed with RA about 5 months ago. He was told that he should start methotrexate immediately and get a shot once a week. We...

Can my Dr. take away my meds because I can't pay the balance off in full?

Can my Dr. take away my meds because I can't pay the balance off in full? My Dr. Just stopped filling my meds because I owe him money, I always...

I need advise please!! At the end of my rope

I am 60 yrs old and was dx'ed with RA probably about two years ago although I know its been going on for decades, literally. I see a RA doc...

Anyone know if there is a rheumatologist who has the condition?

I know it's an odd question BUT I would love to know and love to have such a provider. Sometimes I just feel like they (these various doctors I've seen)...

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