How do I beat this severe fatigue? ...Exercising my puppy consists of me sitting in the hallway of our apartment while she runs back and forth down the hallways bc I’m struggling to find the...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingExercise
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment ...I've had mild flares last 30 yrs, but after double carpal tunnel surgery and lots of physical labor, my anti-ccp went to 1865, pain and swelling severe...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Is it RA...I have mild aches in other joints but nothing earth shattering. Just annoying. I also have began popping in about every joint....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosis
Struggling after negative lab work. Anyone have any advice?.... :( Xrays of hands show some mild arthritis she says. Sending me to orthopedist. I KNOW something is not right with me. Any thoughts out there?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Tingling in Legs and Feet...I have been on a tapering of the prednisone and could this be causing the problem? Does anyone here have similiar problems? Thanks!! Report this...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
More fatigue...Back in the spring I noticed I can no longer build stamina walking up stairs. 3 flights is my max and that is taking it crazy slow, with generalized...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Is This How It Always Is?...My rheumatologist wants to take me off all meds while getting and being pregnant. But I'm wondering, how much better is remission, really?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Experience with Methotrexate...While the prednisone gave some pain relief, the side effects were too much for me, so I weaned off it....Reactions0reactionsComments43 repliesNewly DiagnosedWork & EmploymentDepression
Dealing with RA in Grad School...While my exhaustive forays into investigating RA online, I can across this page and have been an avid follower since then....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Seizures and prednisone? - need help! ...I am waiting for an appointment and now just concerned if the prednisone could be causing some more serious issues or if seizures are normal from RA?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesComorbiditiesBiologic MedicationSymptoms
Leflunomide Question...I had never heard of this drug before and while googling(which I don’t trust my googling skills), it said I should have blood work done often when starting...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
New infusion starting...But also what other side effects could come. Anyone have experience with it? I know everyone is different but nice to talk to others that understand....Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatment
Serum Negative RA...I could use some referrals to a new doctor if any of you who are negative know of one in East Texas or Dallas/Fort Worth....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSeronegative RA
Arava and side effects...This is my third DMARD and all have done weird things to my GI system, plus I haven’t been able to relieve stiffness and pain....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSide Effects
What should I use if I'd like to run?...Are there any runners out there that know if a brace vs compression is better to use with RA while trying to run on pavement?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Does anyone else deal with skin rash?...I finally broke down and saw the dermatologist because I was worried it could be a side effect of my RA....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
RA? Awaiting first rheumatologist appt...Bad enough that I could not lift a gallon of milk without excruciating pain and weakness. This went on for a month before I saw my PCP....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Just Started RA Treatment...The shock has worn off and I am beginning to accept the reality that I probably have RA and it may last for a while....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Steroids vs Tramadol ...stiffness and burning, felt like a raging inferno in my knee, also a dull ache in my outer thigh and hip,same leg, On waking up in the morning at 6.45...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementHealthcare Team
Finger joints...What I'm wondering if anyone knows if this could be those RA nodules? I was so hoping I'd not get any of those....Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesSymptoms
