RA and PUK...Then i was doing fine untill Sep 2021 i got second attack and then third attack in Dec 2021. I again got recent attack in June....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesBiologic MedicationTreatmentCoping
Mixed symptoms acute onset...About 4 months ago I woke up one day with severe fatigue - the only thing I could liken it to was the exhaustion I felt when I had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Flare due to missing infusion ...frequently I end up in flare my hands won’t work swell, joints hurt if I was self injecting I don’t have to check for uti I dunno how much longer...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Not Yet Diagnosed - Opinions, Advice Welcome...My x-ray showed periarticular osteopenia, but she said this could be from long term low vitamin d....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
What should I know about vaccines and DMARDs?...I could find very little guidance on this, or if it was even necessary. My doctor was not really able to help....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Anyone on a JAK medicine?...Could you tell me what side effects you have had? I was on Humira and had major depressive side effects....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologic Medication
Medical Records unavailable 😱...I'm about to go get an attorney as I just can't believe that this could be Legal....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Most meds contraindicated—Pred OK...I’m so new to this could use any thoughts. I also got some compression gloves and using CBD/THC cream on the hands with the gloves....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTravelNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosed this year - Gratitude post...It took quite a while to get a referral to a rheumatologist....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesCopingNewly Diagnosed
Cooking for the holidays...She always made certain there were dishes we grandchildren could participate in making as well so that everyone felt like a contributor....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExercise
Maybe?...Does CCP mean much, could it still be something else? Or RA + something else? :( I just want to know!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Medication. Sulphasalazine and Hydroxychloroquine...When I was first diagnosed I felt very alone and was very confused about what the future may hold....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Diagnosed with JuvenileRA at age 4. Now 25-- do I still see a pediatric rheum?...While I see the reasoning, are the two diseases different enough for me to see a different doctor, or is the only difference the age you're diagnosed at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Anyone on Xeljanz ?...I've been on probably every med you could name. Now I'm on Xeljanz; for almost 2 years....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Does anyone else have synovitis but no diagnosis?...On the mri, there is clear synovitis around joints on both feet but the rheumatologist I saw says could be OA - im confused as seems odd to have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
What doctors do you tell you have RA?...He said I needed to do all I could to reduce the inflammation in my gums....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
RA Pain Relief Alergic to Most Stuff...reading some of the many people on here might also have similar allergic reactions and just wondered what alternatives are out there that potentially could...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Mysterious symptoms doctors do not know what this is...My legs were so weak, I had no control over them as if they were made of metal and I could not cross the threshold....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis
What can I do if my urologist and rheumatologist don't agree on treatments?...The urologist said there was no way i could get back on methotrexate until my infection was under control....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What does this sound like to you?...Four days After the covid vaccine (may be coincidence) I got muscle weakness/tightness but I can function fine, tendon pain in forearm, roving mild joint...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesSymptoms
