How can I work with a new doctor?Prior to my doctor’s retirement (short version anyway) I was receiving IVIG, and a pretty good pain management routine. Now his replacement states that I have Fibromyalgia, do not need...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Have you heard of finger amputation due to the condition?Hi..a minor injury to my right index finger was the event that triggered an inflammatory response in my body about 7 months ago. In that time, I have completely lost...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Would treatment be a problem for pregnancy?My wife is suffering from RA for past 1 year. Her age is 25. We shown her to ortho doctor and he gave lefra10 tablet and calcium vitamin tablets. My...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
How to manage side effects of treatments/biologics?Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSide EffectsBiologic MedicationTreatment
So many questions.....I was only recently diagnosed about a month ago. I had been in pretty consistent pain for about two years that got quite aggressive last fall. However, there has been...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Questions About RA SymptomsWithin the last 3-4 months I have had episodes of pain in my both my thumbs, wrists, and fingers., When it first started, it would only last a few hours...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
ContractureI just started Methotrexate,Sulfasalazine and Enbrel. This week I have been experiencing my ring finger contracting in a bent position with severe pain. Anyone else have this symptom?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptoms
What are pre- and post- op considerations for knee replacement?Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSurgery
High RF mild symptomsHi, I am 39 and a few years ago had a weird bruising that kept appearing on my elbow. My doc did a blood test and I had high RF...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed