What exactly is the rheumatoid factor?...I was told over a year ago that on top of OA, I had an extremely high RF....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Prednisone and ?'s...I believe bone erosion suggests RA more than OA, isn't that right? I'm scared it's going to help.......I"m scared it's not going to help....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatment
32 yo and looking to find others w RA like me...Hey I’m new here I’m 32 grew up in a small town in California and was diagnosed when I was 12 but I’ve had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis since I was...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Has anyone else changed treatments from Meloxicam?...I have been taking Meloxicam for OA for five years, but after 3 yrs was diagnosed with RA and now take Methotrexate....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Confused with symptoms and Dx...My diagnosis is polyarthropathy which is several joint pains related to RA, OA, bursitis. Anyone have a dx of this?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
Co-mornidities: kidney failure...I’ve been on a prescription NSAIDs for at least 7 years, not to mention the years of OTC ibuprofen taken for years prior to RA and OA diagnosis, and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
Numbers OK but Still in Much Pain...I need to talk to my rheumatologist who says my pain is just "old damage from OA" and that Rinvoq is one of the strongest meds there is....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare Management
Or maybe not..?...X-rays of hands and feet show OA in all but no signs of RA....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMental HealthSymptoms
Does CBD conflict with Humira? What else helps w/OA?...Humira seems to be helping her RA symtoms, but does nothing for her OA symptoms....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Does anyone have experience on these medications?...Newly diagnosed with OA but they are sure it's RA. Seems like an awful lot! Anyone with experience, advice on all this mixture?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatmentNewly Diagnosed
Traveling to Italy for 60th birthday...I'm trying to find out due to all my anxiety and concerns if I should spend and invest that kind of money since I have ra and OA and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTravelTips & Advice
Can RA affect the jaw?...Can this be RA or OA? I've got a call into my Rheumatologist but haven't heard back yet....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Starting another drug trial...Hips and big toes mostly show OA type damage. So she said I could go on a low dose of pred. -5 mg a day- to help with the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
