Elevated RA Factor....what happens next??I am new here and must say I am glad to have found this site! I have been feeling unwell for a long time and recently expressed to my DR...reactions6repliesNewly Diagnosed
Do I have RA or neuropathy?I was diagnosed with severe Seropositive RA. The past 2 weeks I have had multiple flare ups. Symptoms are numb hands they feel as though they are on fire. It...reactions3replies
Does anyone else have stomach and digestive issues?I've had bloating, gas, frequent bowel movements and or diarrhea off and on for a while....reactions2replies
Do I need a rheumatologist to treat me, or just a general practitioner?All rheumatologist near me are booked for 6 months or more....reactions4replies
Acupuncture anyone?Has anyone used acupuncture for pain treatment for RA? Did anything strange happen? I don't want to shape your answers, just looking to see if anybody had any adverse reactions?...reactions2replies
Tendon Nodules as first symptom?Was anyone's first sign/symptom within the tendons? I seemly overnight developed trigger finger and thumb pain with a nodule at the thumb joint following a month later. Negative labs except...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
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...reactions3replies
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...reactions1reply
InfusionsI 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...reactions1replyTreatment