Feeling confused- Seronegative RA and New Rheumy...K that I could tell Rinvoq was working. It might not have gotten rid of all my little issues but it definitely is making a difference, I could...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesSeronegative RAMental HealthVenting
Caring For My "Caregiver"...put under great financial, emotional stress while taking on more and more physical chores....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesCaregiving
What exactly is the rheumatoid factor?...When I finally saw a Rheumatologist she said that while the number was very high, my joints were still "juicy"....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Family...We talk - by agreement to lesson the load on our families…who, often, while they love you…can get worn out....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
Diagnosed Today. 34 Years Old....I’m waiting for referral to rheumatologist so would love any helpful info that you could share....Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Appointments and Diagnosis ...My symptoms are here and there and could account for multiple things... However collectively I'd think lupus....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Addiction...I do not have RA, a close family member of mine does so I am seeking information that could help with them....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Anti-infliximab antibodies...I didn’t even know this could happen. Has anyone else experience this or similar? I have a few options but none of them sound appealing to me....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologic Medication
Tapering prednisone, symptoms back?...Noticed about 5:30 pm I could have napped. Today is day 3 of 20 mg. I feel terrible. So tired and it's only 1 pm....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Humira...I have much pain in my feet which I used to treat with cortisone injections but the doc wants to hold off on these for now....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Orencia, CV vaccine and antibody levels?...I googled this question and best I could find is this recent study out of Washington that has not yet been peer reviewed, but it is looking like methotrexate...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesBiologic Medication
Active 5 days agoAdverse side effects of methotrexate ...It’s painful and I haven’t been able to eat in a while...Reactions0reactionsComments62 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentAwareness
What were your signs that you needed a hip replacement?...I love walking for fitness and while on vacation this last week I felt like such a drag on my adult daughter as we visited historical sights....Reactions0reactionsComments19 replies
Is it RA or an infection?...I am not experiencing any RA pain or symptoms while I am taking the antibiotics has anyone else had this happen?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Swollen knee and sausage finger ..., tablets had no effect also took blood but test came back clear. 29th of January another gp gave me 5 days of DELTACORTRIL and pantopazole but only could...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesDiagnosis
Doctor says it's RA ... I am not so sure...He said given everything he has reviewed, I could go 6 months to a year before I have any damage that occurs (I don't know how he knows that?)...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Bilateral lower leg pain in evening or with prolonged immobility...Anyone have unbearable pain in lower legs that feels like legs are cold....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Leg pain with RA...(Leg pain could be attributable to back I realize - but I’ve been dealing with leg pain long before any back issue appeared). Thank you...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Managing school/job with RA?...Are there any things that could help me cope?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesCopingWork & Employment
Still Negative...He put me in a hot bath and I began to feel that I could move a little....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed