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
Hello & Finally DiagnosedHi everybody. I'm a 58 yr old male whose been dealing with symptoms for about 7months. It started in my feet and toes and my family doc did some tests...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Newly diagnosis,need adviceHi, About 2 months ago, my wife felt some swell on the fingers between the palm and the knuckles. The swell are not on the joints and there was no...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Blood test to verify RA diagnosis?Hi~my rheumatologist ordered a Nucleated RBC blood test that was elevated. I was diagnosed with RA 17 years ago and had given up on rheumatologists until an endocrinologist insisted I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Is it RA or Peripheral Spondylitis?Anyone ever heard of Peripheral Spondylitis? I have been doing a ton of reading after my doc mentioned it and am trying to find others who have heard of the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
what if it's not RA what thenPain started in my hands then swelling in fingers. Lasted for several weeks. Ankle and lower leg swelling over night - G.P commenced prednisolone 50 mg. Pain and swelling reduced...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Not Yet Diagnosed - Opinions, Advice WelcomeHi everyone, I've had bodywide chronic pain since I was 20. I'm now 25. The onset was sudden and I was eventually diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I had a lot of...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Another one doubting diagnosisI'll start off by saying that I'd love for it to be RA -- not because I want another life-altering disorder but because my medical history in my 34 years...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Doctor says it's RA ... I am not so sureI was told four days ago that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am choosing to get a second opinion because I don't have all of the symptoms that I read...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesNewly Diagnosed
New diagnosis. Seeking advice-PLEASE!Hello. I just found this page and I'm newly diagnosed with RA. There's been so much, so fast! I've only been on Methotrexate for 1 month. I don't know anyone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed