Differing opinions on RA diagnosis from 2 doctorsI have been seeing a rheumatologist for 3 years, taking Remicade and Methotrexate. Earlier this year the Remicade stopped working. My doctor did labs and for all intents and purposes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Infusion treatmentI have been on Humira for 3 months now and it doesn't seem to be working. I talked with my doc on my last visit and she suggested switching to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Podiatrist for possible RA?Hello, I'm new here and have NOT yet had a diagnosis of RA but have symptoms and family history. My worst symptom right now is toe joint pain (bunions, angled...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSymptoms
From methotrexate to aravaMy doctor and I finally threw in the towel on methotrexate. I've been on it for 12 weeks and at most it gives me relief for three days out of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
HumiraAfter trying Avara for 4 months and Methotrexate for 4 months, my doctor now wants to add Humira to the mix. Anyone have luck with this combination? No pain relief...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTreatment
Xeljanz Anyone???Looking for any individuals that are taking Xeljanz for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. I will be starting the treatment in the next week and I was wondering if it is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesTreatment
Rheumatologist Finally Concurs!This past Wednesday after much pain and misunderstanding plus misdiagnoses I was told, "we've been treating you for gout and apparently we've been treating you for the wrong thing." The...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Meloxicam?Hi! I recently started Meloxicam in addition to the same 5mg daily of prednisone. Has anyone else taken this before? Just curious about effectiveness. So far, it's the first drug...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Newly Diagnosed and taking MethotrexateHi, I'm a 42 year old woman newly diagnosed and taking Methotrexate. I am on my 6th week of the drug... 4th week at full strength. I have noticed that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
CelebrexI have been taking celebrex 100 mg now for about 4 months it's been a help to be honest but the last 2 weeks the pain is back and worse...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment