Has anyone out there been on Rituxan and had positive results from it?...Would greatly appreciate any information you could give me....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Finnish sauna or Infrared sauna for RA...I would like to build in my house a small sauna, which give me a lot of relief to my poor joint....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementAssistive Devices
What Does It All Mean?...My Rheumatologist said I am a "Marker 1" for RA according to blood tests and that was the "good news" (took 6 weeks before I could see her)....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Itching...I've tried lotion, but it only helps for a little while....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
No relief yet...While in a flare up I'm nearly completely immobilized. Heeelllppp!!...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Electric shock...My husband could not help me because he didn’t understand what was happening and neither did I in that moment it was just crying out and hurting....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Methotrexate and Covid vaccine...I recently found an article that says if you were taking Methotrexate while getting the Covid vaccines, that the vaccine may not have the same protection...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologic Medication
Have you experienced severe pain but normal blood work results?...Hi all, I’m wondering if any of you have experienced horrific pain in multiple joints while having normal blood work?...Reactions0reactionsComments18 replies
Bone Pain?!...Does anyone know what this could be from?? I will be calling my doctor but i just need to talk to someone...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Pain in lower right quadrant of back...I went to chiro and had 2 adjustments and that was the wrong decision as I had an inflammatory reaction and had to go back on prednisone....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Newly Diagnosed...If I'm unable to perform my job 100% of the time, I do not want to hold that job....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Did the shingles shot cause my flare?...I did ask my rheumatologist if it was alright to get the shot and she said I could get the vaccine....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
In flare and oral steroids are not working! Advice please!...I’m miserable while trying to put on a happy face for family and friends. Thanks Guys!...Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesBiologic Medication
Unusual Symptoms...Anyone else experience mild kidney pain, on and off heart palpitations and skin rashes?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Taking Remission Further with Better Earring....My love of potato chips, bread and McDonald's fries went. I began earring fresh veggies, fruit, while grains in moderation and drinking more water....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Coping lately...I could only do as much as I could do get through each day, no empathy or even a casserole from these friends who now whine endlessly....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFriends & Family
Why does my RA pain vary in how long before it starts?...my left hip arthritis becomes painful (not too bad) after 6 or 7 hours of sleep (following Voltaren application), but does not bother me all day, even while...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSleepSymptomsTips & Advice
Hand ultrasound help!...Mild to moderate synovial thickening of the remaining MCP and PIP joints without hyperemia or erosions....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms