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...reactions10repliesNewly 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...reactions7repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
Experience with MethotrexateI was recently diagnosed with RA over the summer, and my doctor started me on hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil), along with prednisone early on. While the prednisone gave some pain relief, the...reactions43repliesWork & EmploymentDepressionNewly Diagnosed
Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’sHello, I just started Orencia infusions I had a reaction the first infusion and was given benedryl with the second with no reaction but horrible fatigue, pain all through my...reactionsrepliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentBiologic MedicationVentingCopingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
Nodules? Hello, I've been going through a lot of health related problems lately. It started with chest pains, and after a diet change, exercise adjustments I ended up hurting myself more...reactions1replyProgressionTips & AdviceVentingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
RA and FibromyalgiaFor decades I have been diagnosed and treated for Fibromyalgia. Over a year ago I went to a new Rheumatologist for continued treatment of my Fibromyalgia and she tells me...reactions2repliesInsurance & DisabilityNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosis Hi all. I am new to this group. My name is Sue . I am 51 years old and very recently have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis. I am very...reactions9repliesNewly Diagnosed
What is PseudogoutI have had JRA since age 4 and will be 69 next month, I was diagnosed with Pseudogout in 10/2023. what is this, only found a little information on this...reactions1replyNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Methotrexate side effectHas anyone experienced swelling and a red face thats hot to touch after taking methotrexate injection? This happens to me the day after I take my injection and I told...reactions11repliesFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
RA and RashesI have a Facial Rash that is very painful. It is hive like and under my right eye. I know rashes can be symptoms of RA. I am seeing my...reactions10repliesNewly Diagnosed