Blood test to verify RA diagnosis?Hi~my rheumatologist ordered a Nucleated RBC blood test that was elevated. I was diagnosed with RA 17 years ago and had given...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
Unusual SymptomsAnyone else experience mild kidney pain, on and off heart palpitations and skin rashes? I'm 3 years in and have never had...reactions3replies
Will I ever be pain-freeI'm newly diagnosed and approaching my 3 month mark of Enbrel. My symptoms have improved to some extent, but not completely. My...reactions1replySymptoms
HelloI am new here and well here is my story/complaints. My family physician noticed some swelling around my joints and did a...reactions1replyTreatment
Frustrated...can't take prednisoneMy rheumatologist started me on a low dose prednisone daily. I have been taking it for about two weeks when I started...reactions3replies
Can RA cause deafness?I've diagnosed with Ra about 3 years ago. It's getting worse every year. Almost all of my joints are affected. I don't...reactions1reply
Is it RA or Peripheral Spondylitis?Anyone ever heard of Peripheral Spondylitis? I have been doing a ton of reading after my doc mentioned it and am trying...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
what if it's not RA what thenPain started in my hands then swelling in fingers. Lasted for several weeks. Ankle and lower leg swelling over night - G.P...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
New RA Symptom or...?Hey everyone, I have been reading a lot of the articles of this site for a bit now, but I had a...reactions9repliesSymptoms
Not Yet Diagnosed - Opinions, Advice WelcomeHi everyone, I've had bodywide chronic pain since I was 20. I'm now 25. The onset was sudden and I was eventually...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed