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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...

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...

Newly Diagnosed and taking Methotrexate

Hi, 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...

Celebrex

I 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...

Letter to my Rheumatologist

I switched doctors about five months ago. I felt really hopeful about this new doctor who was younger and well liked by his patients. He's easy to talk to and...

Rituxan

I had a Rituxan infusion Tuesday. Besides feeling like I have the flu it has caused all my joints to swell, and be hot and painful. I can hardly move...

What Does It All Mean?

I am newly diagnosed with RA. I woke up one morning in excruciating pain. My Rheumatologist said I am a "Marker 1" for RA according to blood tests and that...

when to visit the doctor

I was diagnosed in August of this past year. The rheumatologist prescribed methotrexate and I have responded well. However since the middle of December I have developed hip pain. Sometimes...

new symptoms while being treated

I was diagnosed in April 2013 with RA and have been taking methotraxte since then. I experienced some relief but my doctor is hoping for more and has increased my...

Finger joints

Hello, I believe I've had RA for some time now but the blood work finally came back positive in May. I've been having the typical flares, but I've noticed now...

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