Pain Be Gone!...I've now been sent (by my rheumatologist), to a pain management speciality clinic.... By skuzeg4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Active yesterdayManaging RA pain...After many many fail medications including methotrexate and trail mess, why is it the rheumatologist still do not describe Norco to give this chronic disease...Reactions0reactionsComments100 repliesSymptoms
RA and Serotonin Syndrome.... a Very Scary Situation!...It's absolutely crucial to double and triple-check your medication online prior to taking it, lest you end up like me.... By sarkatz5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
New drug? Has anyone experienced Tofacitinib/Xeljanz?...From what I've read, trial results show around 20% improvement over the more well known drugs, but it's only new, so there's no long term data available...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesTreatment
Farming and Gardening...Our two horse passed from old age a few years ago and we miss our therapeutic trail rides....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesExercise
Upper arm and shoulder pain while walking hiking inclines......relief and tolerance, but when exercising outside, if we walk on flat roads he does fine, but if we start to climb hills or dare to actually slip into the...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesExercise
Switching from infusion to oral ...But we’d like to explore going on long boat trips that would prohibit getting back to doctor in timely manner....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBiologic Medication
RA my best friend I love to hate...I have always been someone who tries to look at things from a more positive and funny perspective but have to admit there are times when I feel like... By 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I may be young but my body is old....The next day after getting my blood work back a nurse told me my levels were critical but not to worry, it's only a term used. 5 minutes later... By mamasbroken6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Waiting to start treatment and managing flare...Hi, I am new to this..i have auto immune inflammatory artritis since i was 25- first referred to rheumatoid clinic....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptoms
40 Year Career and not one sick day, then my RA diagnosis...I went to a pain clinic for two injections which did not help. By then it was the end of 2014 and I did not know what to do.... By pwilcox6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Traveling ...Long car trips wear me out and when We get where we are going I’m Exhausted and it’s hard for Family to understand if i’ve just been sitting riding...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTravelTips & Advice
How long does it take for the RA to reach final stage. Iam really scared....hat I won't that I will not be able to be there for my children the way I always thought I would, like teaching them how to ride a bike...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Which biologic to start with...I know there are so many, and that which ones works is trial and error, but they all seem so scary. Just don't know which to start with. ...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisBiologic Medication
Liar, liar pants on fire!...And this lie, I seem to have gotten good at, that or it could be a more cynical reason this lie is successful, people don't really care - so... By 1lpkg257 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I have had an mri...had an Mri scan on wednesday and i have trapped nerves in the back of my neck 3/4 C spine & also 3/4 C spine lower down i have to...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesAssistive Devices
Scared to death...I have 3 grown kids & a grandson & a wonderful man who tries to help. But I'm losing myself. I need advice. I have so much more I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Can RA cause deafness?...I'm planning to undergo hearing test from a clinic in Toronto ( https://houseofhearing.ca/hearing-test/ ). I'm very much worried about the situation....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Worry, Wonder and RA Disease ...My RA Story...But, it is taking me longer to recover from these trips though.... By duff8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Prednisone as a diagnostic tool...How does a trial does help them point to RA if pred. can also treat OA? Also.....how the heck long am I going to feel this terrible?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed