Need Rheumatologist in VA that believes in seronegativeI'm really struggling and in pain. I'm 48 and my GP thinks I have rheumatoid arthritis. She's the first doctor to listen to me after years of pain, stiffness, swelling...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare TeamSeronegative RA
RA Doctor in Northern New JerseyHi team, I'm looking for a recommendation for a rheumatologist in Morris, Essex, or Union County, New Jersey. I had one in West Orange I wasn't crazy about....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCaregivingHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
How do we know if the pain is due to RA or OsteoarthritisI have been diagnosed with RA for 9 years and I have been told I also have Osteoarthritis in my knees and wrists. I moved from New York to California...Reactions0reactionsComments42 repliesProgressionHealthcare TeamSymptoms
Timing medicationI always bring a list of questions to my rheumatologist, and he always answers them in depth for me. However, I always seem to miss one or two and don’t...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSeronegative RAHealthcare Team
FeaturedHow to find a good rheumatologist?Finding the right rheumatologist often isn't a direct line. For those of you with good rheumatologists, what tips or things to look for in a rheumatologist search can you share...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesHealthcare Team
FeaturedAsk Me Anything Live: With Rheumatologist Dr. Donica Baker*Updated at 6:00 pm est on 5.24.23* Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be locked, but we will select the winner of the CINCOM...Reactions0reactionsComments126 repliesHealthcare Team
Diagnosis change ..symptoms the sameI was diagnosed over 5 Yrs ago with RA. Treated with various meds..oral, infusions and injections. Went to a closer located, new to town rheumatologist..told I did not have RA...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosis
Biologics cost v age v benefits.To see benefits of biologics make up for the cost of the medication and if so what is the sliding scale for the age of taking your first injection for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesHealthcare TeamBiologic MedicationCost
RA and the Covid BoosterI was diagnosed with RA in 2010. I have been in remission since taking Methotrexate and Humira shots. Since I was working in a nursing home during Covid, I had...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesHealthcare TeamFlares & Flare Management
RecommendationsIs there anyone here from Georgia that can recommend a good rheumatologist? I live in Central Georgia. Thank you in advance....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare Team