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
Knee Issue cartilage, meniscus, bone erosion Saw this photo in an RA forum that popped up😳... Identical to what ortho told me from my MRI back in November 2021 NO MENTION RELATED TO RA/D...going too see...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare TeamSurgeryTreatment
Recent Diagnosis and Multiple Specialists Hello All. I am recently diagnosed with RA, Sjorgren Syndrome and possible SLE. All my symptoms indicate SLE, RA and Sjorgren but my Rheumatologist only diagnosed RA & Sjorgren Syndrome...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsHealthcare Team
Steroids vs Tramadol It's now 2.05 am Thursday. Had steroid injection therapy in my knee, it helped tremendously for only 2 weeks. Few months later had a steroid injection but it only helped...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementHealthcare Team
Pain in lower right quadrant of backI have been having mobility issues due to severe pain in lower right portion of back. I went to chiro and had 2 adjustments and that was the wrong decision...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Headache problem in RAI am suffering from headache since long time...but previously the duration of pain is near about 1 to 2 mins but gradually it increases from 1 min to 1 to...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosisProgression
How did you know it was time to change your rheumatologist? Sometimes, our relationship with our rheumatologist just isn't working out (as David explains in his article - https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/change-rheumatologists). How did YOU know when it was time for a different rheumatologist?...Reactions0reactionsComments32 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice