RA and Migraines that last several daysI haven't been officially diagnosed with RA yet I have bilateral joint pain (severe), inflammation and stiffness. In the past, I used to get migraines maybe once a year. With...reactions8repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
has anyone had side affects from Rituximab InfusionsI have had 2 lots of Rituximab infusions and was told it would also help with Neuropathy is this an experience any one has had...reactions5repliesSide Effects
swollen lymph nodesHi, I have swollen lymph node by ear and having temporal pain. So odd. I have been having deja vu and wanted to know the meaning. I thought it meant...reactions4repliesSymptoms
I have had great difficulty with the side effects of RA medicationsI am allergic to preservatives. Problems with medications: Raw mouth - bleeding Canker sores in my mouth and cold sores on lips. Stomatitis Drooling – couldn’t stop it. Bad Acid...reactions16repliesSide Effects
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
Why does my RA pain vary in how long before it starts?Any guesses about why my left hip arthritis becomes painful (not too bad) after 6 or 7 hours of sleep (following Voltaren application), but does not bother me all day...reactions10repliesSymptomsSleepTips & Advice
Frustrated in VASorry to kind of deflect... but i don't know where to post questions without getting them deleted by a moderator, so here goes: I just turned 50 and am in...reactions3repliesVentingAwarenessDiagnosis
Should I add MedsIm over a year into my diagnosis, mtx to the max. My doc wants me to get on a biologic since my xrays are showing damage in my wrist and...reactions3repliesBiologic Medication