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RA treatment

What are the various treatment methodology of RA...please guide me. As previously I am on some kind of medicine but it affect me so negatively so I am afraid of...

Is it possible to come off biologic after starting

Hi, Since doctor is prescribing biologic for me, i want to understand if started once, will I have to take it for rest of my life. Or is it possible...

Exercise

My son has cerebral palsey so he needs to go to the gym 4 times a week to keep his muscles stretched and strong. I take him and help and...

Leflunomide yes or no

Hi, new to RA and new to this site. Dr. started me on hydroxychloroquine but got hives after a week. I can't take any NSAIDs, or prednisone because I am...

Swollen face glands

My husband has severe RA in multiple joints. Today we noticed both side of his face by his ears are swollen. I’m assuming glands. Do RA meds cause this? It...

Brain fog and memory problems

I'd like to know with brain fog and memory problems that come with RA, has anyone tried any type of OTC memory pills? If so what worked for you? Thank...

Methotextrate and alcohol

Is anyone on methotrexate and do you drink alcohol? I know advice differs but I was wondering what everyone does? It sucks because I just turned 21 and I want...

Has anyone else had every blood test remain negative?

RA and all blood tests negative I’ve had RA diagnosis for 8 months.. classic symptoms..still all of lab tests are NEGATIVE. .positive ultrasound of joints and fluid in joints.. symptoms...

Leflunomide Question

I have just switched Rheumatolgist because I had to travel 2 hours to see mine and we now have our first Rheumatolgist in our town. It took me four months...

Covid and Celebrex?

Hello All, First post here but I found out I have RA about 2 weeks ago. I''m referred to a Rheumotologist but that's about 2 months out. My primary doc...

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