Am I in remission?So Dx in January after having symptoms since last July. As some of you are aware, I have a very complicated situation as have another A/I disease that makes many...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedProgressionTips & Advice
Can anyone help?Can anyone help? I am 65 years old and was fit and healthy for most of my life, doing regular exercise and having annual medical check-ups. Last year 2023, I...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesTips & AdviceNewly DiagnosedBiologic Medication
Early Stage RA medicine transitioning I was diagnosed with RA about 5 months ago when I went if for what I thought was a broken pinky. Bones were fine and MD tested for RA. I...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Rx for Sulfasalazine for seroneg. NEWLY diagnosed RA Hi there. I am in early stages of RA... Sero-negative and no genetic link so I have been struggling with the diagnosis. Rheumatologist wanting me to go on meds. asap...Reactions0reactionsComments20 repliesNewly DiagnosedTreatmentSeronegative RA
Does Ice or hear help I’m very newly diagnosed. I have so many questions, but I guess, my first question is. Does ice or heat help manage the pain or swelling...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Long term low dose prednisone how many take low dose prednisone long term? I was diagnosed in July and it showed up with no warning or gradual. woke up, got out of bed and by...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Most meds contraindicated—Pred OKHi I’m newly Dx. Because of another autoimmune disease and a separate health history most of the medications are contraindicated for me. I’m also allergic to sulpha. NSAIDS give me...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTravelFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
Plaquenil, not sure what to Expect?!My Rheumy put me on Prednisone for 5 days (since my blood tests were mostly mid level, not high) to see how it affected my pain and swelling. It worked...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shoulder Pain!Hello everyone, I am new to this group and was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis about a year ago. I have been noticing severe pain in my shoulder area. It feels...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed