Bone erosion causes besides RA?...So my x-rays showed bone erosion in my feet and hips. Basic blood work is ok (waiting on a few more). I...reactions3repliesSymptoms
The Importance of Wearing Sunscreen...I grew up a tomboy. I never cared too much for makeup. I only wore sunscreen during the summer or long periods...reactions7comments
Prednisone, Sulfasalazine, Plaquenil, & now Simponi...I began this super awesome RA journey in November 2017, 2 months after giving birth. In December I was put on daily...reactions2repliesTreatment
Prednisone and ?'s...My rheum. put me on a 15 day course of 10 mg. Prednisone. 3 pills for 5 days, 2 pills for 5...reactions7repliesTreatment
Is it RA or an infection?...I was diagnosed with RA a few years ago. I was in extremely bad pain when I was first diagnosed. I literally...reactions1replySymptoms
Negative RA test...Hi, I have been reading some comments about people not having a positive RA factor blood test, i too did not have...reactions2repliesNewly Diagnosed
Hip Problems - Help!...Hi Everyone, I am new to this site but not new to RA. I was diagnosed in 2013 when I was 31...reactions2repliesSymptoms
2nd Rheum opinion and finally a clue...So I ended up keeping my 2nd rheum. appt. to get a second opinion. I'm glad I did. She really listened, unlike...reactions8repliesNewly Diagnosed
Being the Right Patient...The doctor who just performed my reverse shoulder replacement is new to me. He is in the same practice as the excellent...reactions6comments
When to not take medications anymore?...August of 2017 I had kidney failure from taking methotrexate. I stayed 2 weeks in the hospital and had dialysis along with...reactions5replies
Ongoing Prednisone...Hi everyone, I’m not new to this site nor RA, having been diagnosed about 10 years ago, in my early 50’s. I...reactions5repliesTreatment
What should I know about starting Humira?...Currently I'm on new med Xeljanz. Would like to take Humira to help with pain....reactions2replies
RA?...I was dx 14 months ago by a rheumatologist with “seronegative” RA. No positive markers, no elevated inflammatory markers. I had all...reactionsrepliesNewly Diagnosed
RA for over 20 years :)...I was diagnosed with RA at age 27, I am 49 now. I was very active, in fact I was in the...reactions2comments
New medication starting this coming Monday...I'm nervous about starting MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL TABS 500 mg. . Can anyone give me a heads up.kn their experience please....reactions2repliesTreatment
How I Manage My Never Ending Fatigue...Raise your hand if you’ve ever brought up fatigue with your physician? Raise both hands if there was not a lot they...reactions44comments
Is it likely I have RA?...Hello I am a 28 year old male 5'10 165lbs exercise 3-4 times a week. I don't have any family history of...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Pain and rigid neck and joints while sleeping...Hi I was wondering if someone has an idea on what my symptoms may be related to. I am 44 years oldand...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Co-mornidities: kidney failure...Has anyone else been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease or Kidney Failure as a result of long-term NSAIDS uand/or cortisone steroid use...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Has anyone been involved in a clinical study?...I have received a letter regarding RA clinical studies. Has anyone been involved in a clinical study? If so could you please...reactions4replies
