Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But, not all clinical trials involve treatment! Even among...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Sulfasalazine Side Effects...What side effects have you experienced while on Sulfasalazine? I've been on 500mg 2x daily for nearly 4 weeks now(had to switch to delayed release tab- stomach side effects were...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Medication Management...Some helpful tips on how to be on the lookout for side effects, interactions, and overall medication management with RA....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Walking aid?...Hi! I'm a 20 year old college student and was diagnosed with RA about eight months ago. I'm currently taking methotrexate, folic acid and hydroxychloroquine. The meds certainly help in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExercise
No. 7 - Enjoy Your Life...This is the seventh of ten things I’d like to go back and tell my newly diagnosed self about living with RA. I don’t think that anyone who has RA...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Tingling in Legs and Feet...Hi! I was diagnoised with PMR in Nov. of 2014. Then in March 2015 my rheumatologist said it had moved into RA. I am currently on methotrexate - 7.5 mg...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
No. 6 - Ask for Help...This is the sixth of ten things I’d like to go back and tell my newly diagnosed self about living with RA. Let’s face it, life can be challenging. Balancing...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Electrotherapy to treat RA...Who has tried this? Interested in any experiences, positive or negative. Thank you! https://electromedtech.com/blog/electrotherapy-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
What is the Rheumatoid factor?...Does it ever change with flare ups? And, I understand the normal Rheumatoid factor is 14. My Rheumatoid factor reads 31, but I'm reading that some people have a factor...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Changed my life...Really bad RA started antibiotic protocol was on for 3 yrs. A doctor introduced me to LOW DOSE NALTREXONE in 3 days I had my life back with no side...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sad...Hi, I'm Beth and I'm new here. I was eight years old when I was diagnosed eventually with RA. This was in 1948, so a considerable time ago. First of...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
How can I work with a new doctor?...Prior to my doctor’s retirement (short version anyway) I was receiving IVIG, and a pretty good pain management routine. Now his replacement states that I have Fibromyalgia, do not need...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Have you heard of finger amputation due to the condition?...Hi..a minor injury to my right index finger was the event that triggered an inflammatory response in my body about 7 months ago. In that time, I have completely lost...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can you help me find a good rheumatologist?...I have recently been diagnosed with Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am uncomfortable with the Rheumatologist. Can anyone recommend a good rheumatologist in the Longview-Ryler Texas area? I am scared and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHealthcare Team
Why Do My Muscles Twitch?...My muscles twitch. Literally nonstop. Muscle twitching with RA? All day, every day. Even when I sleep. I've seen a neurologist and had emg and it always gets blamed on...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesSymptoms
Would treatment be a problem for pregnancy?...My wife is suffering from RA for past 1 year. Her age is 25. We shown her to ortho doctor and he gave lefra10 tablet and calcium vitamin tablets. My...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Need resources...Hello everyone it been about 5 years since I've been diagnosed. I will try to keep this short. I am divorced. I did it with lawyer so I lost everything...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
Travel and RA...Whether you’re going on a trip to a faraway destination or just traveling to and from a Doctor's appointment: what is your experience when traveling with RA? What tips can...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
So many questions........I was only recently diagnosed about a month ago. I had been in pretty consistent pain for about two years that got quite aggressive last fall. However, there has been...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Contracture...I just started Methotrexate,Sulfasalazine and Enbrel. This week I have been experiencing my ring finger contracting in a bent position with severe pain. Anyone else have this symptom?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptoms
