Frequency of Tests for Inflammation and RA Factor...I am just curious how often Doctors (RA specialist) test for inflammation. I have had RA for going on 20 years and seem to be in a flareup. I have...reactions23repliesDiagnosis
Ra or not Ra? So many questions from a scared person...Hello, I am new to Ra .. in fact, I have not been diagnosed or tested for it yet. But I have some symptoms.. I am really worried about having...reactions10replies
What can I expect from Ra meds...Is it possible to feel a lot better when taking meds for Ra?...reactions1replyExercise
Methotrexate: bloodwork issues...Hello! my name is Tammie: I was diagnosed with RA in 2019. Its been a struggle finding medication my body can tolerate...Pill form of Methotrexate was awful..nausea/diarrhea and vomiting....went to...reactions3repliesBiologic Medication
The Unavoidable Challenges of Being Immunocompromised...When I was finally diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I was already living with Crohn's disease, another autoimmune disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract. Because of this, I was actually already...reactions13comments
A bit confused??? Is it Rheumatoid Arthritis???...My Rheumatoid Factor comes back as 10 iu/ml. Which is negative for RA My C Reactive Protein is mg/L which is fine. However my 14.3.3. Eta Ag blood test came...reactions14replies
Leaving the Door Open to Possibility...When I had my knee infection and revision surgery about 10 years ago, I told everyone my goal for recovery: to stand and walk. It was my fifth joint replacement...reactions3comments
Positive with covid19 ...I have seronegative rheumatoid inflammatory arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Last week my son wasn't feeling well and i started feeling offish, so i did not take my 25 mg methotrexate...reactions5repliesSeronegative RAFlares & Flare Management
New Humira Biosimilars for RA Treatment in 2023...Humira® (adalimumab) is a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune diseases. Humira is created using live cells to make a specific antibody. This antibody targets a specific protein...reactionscomments
Community Forums Roundup: Treatment Side Effects, Work, and Exercise With RA...Here at RheumatoidArthritis.net, our community members and the stories they share in our forums are invaluable sources of connection, knowledge, and support for all, no matter where they are in...reactionscomments
What can the doctors do to treat my RA when Hep B has been reactivited?...I'm very scared about the liver issues but waiting on my Liver number s to go down (and they are olny going up) while I'm taking Entecavir. Will my numbers...reactions7repliesSide Effects
Unbearable foot pain...Apparently X-rays show severe damage to my toes, probably osteoarthritis. Have had cortisone in my toe joints once and it was amazing. My rheumatologist doesn’t like giving those injections because...reactions1replyProgressionTreatment
RA and inflammatory bowel disease...Hi, I’m 26 years old and was diagnosed with RA 4 years ago. I’ve recently had problems with my stomach and my GP is now doing tests to see if...reactions7repliesComorbidities
Approaching Re-evaluation..."Buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!" Do you ever feel that way? Sometimes I feel like my ride is a never-ending roller coaster with twists, turns, and...reactions9comments
Shortness of breath some time...My wife suffering from R A for the last 15 years experiences shortness of breath in some occasions ie while going to board train perhaps low henoglobin level in blood....reactions1reply
