Flaring just after visit to PT?...After my first PT appointment, where he prescribed some very light stretching (that I did not even do to the frequency he prescribed) I began to flare...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
I have been to the Phyiso this morning...I have been to the phyiso today & he says that i am not allowed do a big clean all at once otherwise it will floor me for the next...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAssistive Devices
Is it normal to have increased exhaustion when tapering prednisone?...My Dr says it's just going to take weeks or months, but I need to be able to work. Thanks in advance....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Has anyone else had the Vectra DA test?...I scored low on it, even with a high RA factor and an anti ccp of 175. Did you feel it was accurate?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Covid and RA...My Rheumy nurse said it's because Covid kicked my immune system into action, but obviously my immune system fights against me not with me....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Hi to all,...Hi Everyone, I have actually lost some weight I cannot belive it....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Plaquenil and Prednisone...I also have lost weight without trying and losing my hair is this a side effect of my medicines? I also take gabepentin and vitamin d....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Feeling confused- Seronegative RA and New Rheumy...I am feeling that way right now. I am feeling a flood of emotions....Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesSeronegative RAMental HealthVenting
Not Yet Diagnosed - Opinions, Advice Welcome...They have to show something when I'm having these issues right? I'm so tired of the negative results and being dismissed....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Why is prednisone not helping anymore?...I had 2 good days Sunday and Monday and then came right back yesterday evening...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Gluten and RF...I ate some processed food that might contain gluten like ketchup or condensed milk, but I strictly avoided gluten grains, bread, beer, etc....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Strange Humira side effect...I was hoping that someone on here might have had something similar & that they can give me suggestions on how to relieve it, even a little....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
MTX & Melanoma?...Started Plaqunil in June and able to get off prednisone in October....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Does anyone have any experience with rheumatoid vasculitis?...And I am on 1000 mg of Orencia every four weeks,I does higher than my weight limit but an attempt to calm down the rheumatoid....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Mobility issues...I hand weight issues or diabetes or heart conditions. I am currently on a plethora of meds including ritual....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Sorry, I know this is a q and a forum, but I just want to thank the well trained and knowledgeable staff here, especially, Alesandra your help has possible saved......Sunday was a difficult night for me, my struggles all caught up with me, I've been diagnosed with ra for 11years, the last 2 have slowed me especially,...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
R.A. Without Medication…….Anyone else?...Surgery to remove a portion of my right lower lung was performed successfully, but little did I know what that would mean for me, until my R.A. diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesAwarenessCopingBiologic Medication
Orencia ...I was told I wouldn't be able to get Orencia again if I needed to. Why?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologic Medication
At age 47, I had a Stroke, and I was Diagnosed with APS, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome....Luckily my Neurologist was able to diagnose me PDQ. I had a stroke, and APS was the culprit, and I will be on blood thinners for the rest of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesProgressionDiagnosisSymptoms