Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shoulder Pain!Hello everyone, I am new to this group and was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis about a year ago. I have been noticing severe pain in my shoulder area. It feels...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesNewly DiagnosedCopingFlares & Flare Management
Experience with MethotrexateI was recently diagnosed with RA over the summer, and my doctor started me on hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil), along with prednisone early on. While the prednisone gave some pain relief, the...Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesNewly DiagnosedWork & EmploymentDepression
Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’sHello, I just started Orencia infusions I had a reaction the first infusion and was given benedryl with the second with no reaction but horrible fatigue, pain all through my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSide EffectsBiologic MedicationSymptomsTreatmentVentingCopingNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice
Nodules? Hello, I've been going through a lot of health related problems lately. It started with chest pains, and after a diet change, exercise adjustments I ended up hurting myself more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesProgressionTips & AdviceVentingDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare Management
RA and FibromyalgiaFor decades I have been diagnosed and treated for Fibromyalgia. Over a year ago I went to a new Rheumatologist for continued treatment of my Fibromyalgia and she tells me...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesInsurance & DisabilityNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosis Hi all. I am new to this group. My name is Sue . I am 51 years old and very recently have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis. I am very...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What is PseudogoutI have had JRA since age 4 and will be 69 next month, I was diagnosed with Pseudogout in 10/2023. what is this, only found a little information on this...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedDiagnosis
Methotrexate side effectHas anyone experienced swelling and a red face thats hot to touch after taking methotrexate injection? This happens to me the day after I take my injection and I told...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedSide Effects
RA and RashesI have a Facial Rash that is very painful. It is hive like and under my right eye. I know rashes can be symptoms of RA. I am seeing my...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Orencia? Anyone also taking Orencia? I take the weekly auto-inject. I've been on it for about a year, and it seems to help. I am also on Hydroxychoroquine, Lefludomide, and Tizanidine....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedBiologic MedicationSeronegative RA