Letter to my RheumatologistI switched doctors about five months ago. I felt really hopeful about this new doctor who was younger and well liked by his patients. He's easy to talk to and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
RituxanI had a Rituxan infusion Tuesday. Besides feeling like I have the flu it has caused all my joints to swell, and be hot and painful. I can hardly move...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
What Does It All Mean?I am newly diagnosed with RA. I woke up one morning in excruciating pain. My Rheumatologist said I am a "Marker 1" for RA according to blood tests and that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Shingles & R.A.I came down with the Shingles this past weekend and I have RA also. I had the shingles shot a year and a half ago. I was wondering if anyone...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
when to visit the doctorI was diagnosed in August of this past year. The rheumatologist prescribed methotrexate and I have responded well. However since the middle of December I have developed hip pain. Sometimes...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Flares during treatmentI have been told that the goal of treatment is to minimize symptoms as much as possible. And I have also been told that treament will never eliminate flares. So...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
new symptoms while being treatedI was diagnosed in April 2013 with RA and have been taking methotraxte since then. I experienced some relief but my doctor is hoping for more and has increased my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
Finger jointsHello, I believe I've had RA for some time now but the blood work finally came back positive in May. I've been having the typical flares, but I've noticed now...Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesSymptoms
Med questionI am on Relafen, MTX injection, Embrel and a small dose of prednisone. My Rheumatologist told me at my last visit that if I don't improve in two weeks he...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
Orencia IV treatmentI have been on Orencia for over 2 yrs and 6 months without it. After 12 yrs of RA, we (my RA dr. and me) have found this to be...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment