Hand SurgeryI am contemplating having my left thumb and wrist operated on due to Osteo-arthritis. I also have RA, but the damage to my left hand (in addition to carpal tunnel)is...Reactions0reactionsComments28 repliesTreatment
Time LostI just read an article called "Time Thieff" and I am really feeling it! I just had a hip replacement and now 6 weeks later I'm planning a spinal fusion...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Ankle replacementI was diagnosed in 1990 with RA. After running the gamut of what meds would work for me, the doc decided one of them that I needed was prednisone ...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Fear of post-op infectionI know medical advice is not available, but what I am really looking for is coping advice . I am on the 'will call' list with my orthopedic surgeon-I need...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Surgery PrepI had my colonoscopy on Friday and have surgery coming up the end of March/first of April. The nurse who put my IV in insisted on using my right hand...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)Hello, Has anyone here had any of the PRP injections and if so what has been your results? Thanks, lad78518...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
InformationI was diagnosed with RA about five years+ at that time it was mainly left wrist and the fatigue and they found I had NAFL which they said there was...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
HUMIRAI am new here. Hello everyone! I have been diagnosed with RA for about a year now. I have a whole slew of other autoimmune disorders as well. Wondering if...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
MTX & Melanoma?Was diagnosed last Jan and started MTX (injection), folic acid and prednisone. Started Plaqunil in June and able to get off prednisone in October. I have been able to tolerate...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Low dose naltrexoneHas anyone tried this treatment? Doc just gave me samples of injectable methotrexate and I'm not keen on the idea of this drug at all....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment