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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...

Med question

I am on Relafen, MTX injection, Embrel and a small dose of prednisone. My Rheumatologist told me at my last visit that if I don't improve in two weeks he...

Orencia IV treatment

I have been on Orencia for over 2 yrs and 6 months without it. After 12 yrs of RA, we (my RA dr. and me) have found this to be...

Assistive info

I'm not sure if this would be the place to ask for this info. I already have several places I go to for assistive devices, but I need some things...

5 yr old with jia

Has anyone tried oregeno oil? My daughter is thinking about taking my granddaughter to see someone about hollestic healing. Any suggestions?...

Allergic to NSAID

i was diagnosed with RA this past spring. i have had allergy related breathing problems since childhood and have multiple allergies. i cannot take any aspirin or aspirin related drug...

insurance denial

so here I am three weeks waiting now with two denials for a new medicaton and having met the insurers criterea feeling horribly frustrated...doctor says he will keep trying but...

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