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Differing opinions on RA diagnosis from 2 doctors

I have been seeing a rheumatologist for 3 years, taking Remicade and Methotrexate. Earlier this year the Remicade stopped working. My doctor did labs and for all intents and purposes...

Infusion treatment

I have been on Humira for 3 months now and it doesn't seem to be working. I talked with my doc on my last visit and she suggested switching to...

From methotrexate to arava

My doctor and I finally threw in the towel on methotrexate. I've been on it for 12 weeks and at most it gives me relief for three days out of...

Humira

After trying Avara for 4 months and Methotrexate for 4 months, my doctor now wants to add Humira to the mix. Anyone have luck with this combination? No pain relief...

Xeljanz Anyone???

Looking for any individuals that are taking Xeljanz for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. I will be starting the treatment in the next week and I was wondering if it is...

Meloxicam?

Hi! I recently started Meloxicam in addition to the same 5mg daily of prednisone. Has anyone else taken this before? Just curious about effectiveness. So far, it's the first drug...

Newly Diagnosed and taking Methotrexate

Hi, I'm a 42 year old woman newly diagnosed and taking Methotrexate. I am on my 6th week of the drug... 4th week at full strength. I have noticed that...

Celebrex

I have been taking celebrex 100 mg now for about 4 months it's been a help to be honest but the last 2 weeks the pain is back and worse...

Rituxan

I had a Rituxan infusion Tuesday. Besides feeling like I have the flu it has caused all my joints to swell, and be hot and painful. I can hardly move...

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...

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