MethetraxateIv gave my husband his injections for many years and when trained was made very clear to wear purple gloves and apron our hospital has just changed provider if the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Biosimilar MedicationsLooking for others that may have tried a biosimilar medication. I found one good article but nobody who has tried them. http://theraconnection.com/understanding-biosimilar-drugs-are-they-as-good-as-they-say/ Any have any experience yet? H...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
Struggling with Brain Fog and Side EffectsAt work at the moment, and struggling with brain fog. Any recommendations? Today is the day after taking methotrexate, I have recently had a bad flare and have up'd my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Dr Decreased Hydroxychloroquine - Pain Worse Than Before Diagnosed - Thoughts?Hello friends, I was diagnosed in October of 2017 and started on 200 mg hydroxychloroquine then increased to 400 mg. I was having some slight ringing in my ears and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesTreatment
Pain in my right hipI have had pain in my right hip, in the center of my right buttock for a little over 4 years now. I cannot sleep on one side and notice...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment
Diagnosed with JuvenileRA at age 4. Now 25-- do I still see a pediatric rheum?When I was 4 I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. I managed it through childhood with my pediatric rheumatologist, went into remission my teenage years, and have since moved...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Humira or CimziaI've had RA for the last 5 years of my life. It's been a very rough road to say the least. I've taken sulfasalazine, methotrexate, and Otezela with no success...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
No relief yetI've tried Prednisone, methotrexate/folic acid/sulfasalazine, Actemra, humira, naproxen, Meloxicam, ibuprofen, aspircream, and now my latest medication routine is Arava 20mg every other day plus sulfasalazine 500mg 2x a day. It's...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
What med can I expect to start with?I see advertisements for Humira. Is this commonly what those with rheumatoid arthritis start with?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Medication. Sulphasalazine and HydroxychloroquineHi all. I’m 24 and have been diagnosed with ra for 5 years. I’ve just started a blog about my life with RA in the hopes of helping someone. When...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment