Tendon Nodules as first symptom?Was anyone's first sign/symptom within the tendons? I seemly overnight developed trigger finger and thumb pain with a nodule at the thumb joint following a month later. Negative labs except...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Waiting for answers and scaredHello. I am new to the forum. I am not hundred percent sure that I have RA, but my doctors think that it is a strong possibility. We are waiting...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
New and LostHi I'm hoping to find some guidance or at least direction as to what I'm looking at. Yesterday I found out through a blood panel that I had drawn (for...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
The path get's a bit clearer!Hello - I have posted here a couple of times on my diagnostic journey. Originally, I was told RA, then a second opinion didn't confirm the RA diagnosis, and the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
High RF mild symptomsHi, I am 39 and a few years ago had a weird bruising that kept appearing on my elbow. My doc did a blood test and I had high RF...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Not sure what is wrongHello: I'm a 41 year old male and about 4 months ago, over a weekend, both of my shoulders started hurting. I couldn't wash my hair, lift a cup of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Does anyone have experience on these medications?About to start Methotrexate + Folic Acid + Turmeric + Glucosamine and Fish Oil. Newly diagnosed with OA but they are sure it's RA. Seems like an awful lot! Anyone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
Undiagnosed and ConcernedHi there, new poster here. Just wondering if anyone could give some advice or support, as I constantly get the impression from doctors and those close to me that I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Hello Hi there, I'm completely new to everything RA so thought I would join for advice and to tell my story because a diagnosis like this has came as a little...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Cracking and snappingI am waiting to see a rheumatologist but I thought I would ask here as it might be months before I have an appointment. Can ra cause joints and ligaments...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed