How can I interview for a job with RA?...How do I handle this with a prospective employer? Do I need to say something?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
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
Quality of life ...But I also may wake up barely able to walk, barely able to drive a car, just trying to get through the day....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
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
Is it worth taking meds if my RA symptoms are mild?...If anyone can shed some light I would appreciate it....Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
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
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
Advice on First Flare...She can't fathom my struggle right now, but she's getting sick of me telling her "I can't"....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Ra symptoms...It seems like high vitamin b12 is because of tablet.Does that also affect Ra factor or do I really have ra or like it is start....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Starting infusions ...Honestly I don't trust doctors anymore they treat me like I'm a head case and I'm paranoid that they might be pushing the infusions as a way to shut...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesBiologic MedicationCopingInsurance & Disability
Hi to all...being told I do not have inflammation anywhere when I can actually feel it in my body I was only 1lb 13oz when I was born and then went down...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Fired by my rheumatologist ...We tried Embrel then Humira (which worked for a while until I started getting swelling in my ankles). 2 orthopedists confirmed excess fluid in joint due...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Autoimmune conditions after chemotherapy?...I had high-dose chemotherapy for 8 months, 24 years ago that worked....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Rheumatoid Factor...That sounds crazy high to me. Does the higher number mean that my RA is progressing faster?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Reaction to Remicade...There I had an EKG that was fine, more steroids and told to take Benadryl every 4 hours thru the night and steroids starting tomorrow....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBiologic Medication
Has anyone used Buprenorphine?...Nevertheless I have spent the last two nights sleepless over the possibility of addiction. I am terrified of the possibility....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
depression and irritability on Cimzia...I've noticed since then I am constantly irritable and my abdomen is bloated and gained weight and other side effects....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesSide EffectsHealthcare TeamCost
