Could this be RA?I started having severe joint pain and chronic fatigue several months ago. The pain is so severe at times that I can barely walk or sleep. I have hard knots...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I can't walk todayBackground: Male 24. 155lbs. About four years ago, I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my hips and my cartilages were getting thinner. I had constant pain each time I sat...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
RF numbersJust recently diagnosed. Blood test revealed RF at 114.7. How does this compare to others numbers? All new to me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What exactly is the rheumatoid factor?I was told over a year ago that on top of OA, I had an extremely high RF. When I finally saw a Rheumatologist she said that while the number...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I keep thinking I'm making it upI have sero-negative RA. I have had symptoms since I was a teen, at least as far as I can remember, and I have always just put up with it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Just Diagnosed at 43Hello. I was just diagnosed this week with RA. They say it's very early and want me to start Methotrexate. At this point I show no joint damage and no...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
A Tentative Diagnosis, Symptoms, and a 2 Month Wait for the RheumyQuick background for the situation. Please bear with me. This post will be a little long due to my history. My name is Mary. I am a 31 year old...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
So many doctors, so confused. Please help.I usually avoid forums because I have found that strangers are mean on the internet, but I am so frustrated and at the end up my rope I just don’t...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Newly diagnosed--Have question about pain managementTomorrow I will have my 5th injection of Enbrel. I take this with Celebrex, which I don't feel is helpful. I was less than a month into a brand new...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Should I get tested or let it wait....I am 54 female. I have an arthritis bump on my r thumb, no symptoms. I think it came after I got my first smart phone so I attribute it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed