Exhaustion ...Anyways finally was sent for blood tests that revealed very high levels of antibodies in my blood. Doctor thinks RA....Reactions0reactionsComments15 repliesSymptoms
Taking Remission Further with Better Earring....In July of 2017 I reached a weight In was scared of. 272 lbs. I have been overweight my whole adult life but this was scary....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Most suitable flooring for RA...I want to get rid of the carpet because It's actually due to be replaced and I find carpet to be too high maintenance....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Has Anyone Stopped Biologic Treatment Due to Kidney or Liver Injury?...Prior to that, I had had little pain, but fatigue has always been an issue (never a high energy person)....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTreatment
What's next after an elevated RA Factor?...The DR did not discuss these results with me but simply called and said RA is high, referring to rheumatologist....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Failing Enbrel...This time, my CBC w/diff showed everything in the normal range, except high levels of immature granulocytes....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesBiologic Medication
TNF induced Lupus...I'm so frustrated rn with the prednisone bc I'm gaining weight and swelling even at a low dose because I also have a pain doctor that has been injecting...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
So many doctors, so confused. Please help..... – My joint pain is mostly symmetrical with the exception of my left knee that lately seems to be much worse than my right, but both have some...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Prednisone, Sulfasalazine, Plaquenil, & now Simponi...All of my numbers were very, very high. I'm still in lots of pain, and some days can hardly move my hands....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
I have had great difficulty with the side effects of RA medications...My digestive tract is now working again but I had to eat a very high fibre breakfast and 3 Tbls of mineral oil every three days....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesSide Effects
What to do when current treatment isn't working!...I had big toe surgery over a year ago and haven't been able to work because it still hurts....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Constant Illness - It's getting too much!...it's all be very manageable and I have kept my spirits high....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Mysterious symptoms doctors do not know what this is...My symptoms started at the end of September 2023 when I went on the Keto diet and lost a lot of weight....Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesDiagnosis
MTX and squamous cell carcinoma ...Only showed high blood inflammation. Rheumatologist put me on methotrexate and prednisone. 2 months good to go ....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
RD is my Marathon...That Spring I registerred for my 4th half marathon but was barely able to complete a 5K....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies