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Seeing A Rheumatologist verses Physician's Assistant. What to do?

My regular rheumatologist was retiring so he setup my next appointment with another rheumatologist in the group. I experienced a flare up before that appointment and was seen by the...

Has anyone experienced an excruciating full body flare?

I received my RA diagnosis over 20 years ago and medication has managed it fairly well until now. I had my 1st chronic disabling flare in 2022, two in 2024...

Do I have early RA symptoms?

Firstly I'll say that I've recently had some blood tests - CCP, anti-CCP, CRP and FBC. All are 'normal'. I've also had my hands X-rayed but won't know the results...

RA and hypothyroidism

I have RA but just found out few years or so ago & well I never had a thyroid to begin with & found that out after test & scan...

Anyone run into problems with inaccessible medical equipment or doctor's offices?

My wife, Kelly Mack (a contributor here), recently went to a major university teaching hospital for a DEXA bone scan only to find they have no accessible scan tables. Kelly...

New diagnosis. My biggest issue is fatigue and brain fog, though I do have some joint pain in hands mostly but it is minimal. Doctor prescribed Methodrexate but im very...

I struggle so much with fatigue and brain fog that it has already affected my ability to do my work etc. I don't know if I can justify taking methodrexate...

Weather changes

I live in a climate where, in winter, we can get drastic weather changes, including huge temperature fluctuations and strong winds. I've been noticing extreme fatigue lately and wonder if...

Can a handle returning to work?

Hi all. I have not worked in 4 years due to surgeries (neck fusion and hip labral tear repair) and difficulties with RA (fatigue, etc). I am feeling a little...

Dental Care Challenges with Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pearland

Hi everyone, I live in Pearland and have rheumatoid arthritis, so I’ve noticed how RA affects my dental care. Joint pain sometimes makes brushing and flossing hard, and some medications...

Setpoint System just approved by FDA

Has anyone considered this new electrical implant? After reading all the information on it. It seems very promising with very little side effects....

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