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
Upper Body StrengthNew to the group - Hi! Have had RA for about 2 years - MTX 20mg/week + Plaquenil + various "alternatives" too...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Family and friend opinionsI am very newly diagnosed with RA, as in earlier this week new. I am still trying to deal with the initial...reactions4replies
Ra symptomsHi,I recently got my blood test done.Below are my results My RF factor is 27,CCP is negative,ana is negative,ESR is negative. Vitamin...reactions1replySymptoms
Another one doubting diagnosisI'll start off by saying that I'd love for it to be RA -- not because I want another life-altering disorder but...reactions3repliesNewly Diagnosed