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Rf blood tests

What are the normal levels for rf factors...I just had my bloodwork done and I don't understand the results...

Not more trouble brewing.

I have had my second infection, this time i had a chest infection, right lung and was told not to take my methotrexate injection and was given some kind of...

“Anticipatory” Pain

I was just in a discussion about chronic illness, with my daughter…she mentioned, “anticipatory pain.” I think that is when you are expecting pain…and the expectation affects you. May it’s...

Frequent cold sores

Don't know if it's just me but since I was diagnosed with RA almost 3 years ago and started on the DMARDs then biologic, seems like every two months, I...

Weather

Hello! What weather is best for Rheumatoid Arthritis? I really seem to do much better with warmer weather. Too bad I can't get moving expenses covered by insurance....

Medication

I've have started on a new medication, Amgevita ( a biologic which I inject), and have experienced total debilitating fatigue for a day or two after taking it. I generally...

Family

I am fine - all the things that RA does - yeah. I actually have bouts of not believing I am sick. Yesterday morning, in my morning shower, I decided...

low self esteem

before I was diagnosed, I blames myself for tiredness thinking it was low motivation and laziness. Much of my life I had low energy. Just wondering how many have been...

Popping Joints

I am a newly diagnosed Seropositive 50yo female. After years of what I thought was osteoarthritis pain, I sought treatment when I started experiencing excessive swelling in my feet and...

Hot Back

I’ve been diagnosed with RA for about a year now but longer than that I’ve had a Hot Back. Not all the time but it feels like I have a...

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