"You Don't L👀K SICK"...I'm betting that plenty of people here, on this forum, are the primary caretakers of their tribes....Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesVenting
Pain management not working - Opioid resistance?...I've been going to a pain management clinic for several months and I'm really frustrated....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Do high RF factor results only mean RA?...Googling" and saw on the Mayo Clinic site that elevated RF readings can indicate a multitude of diseases/illnesses or even NOTHING at all....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Entrepreneurs/Business Owners with RA ...I’ll bet you’ve learned some tricks to share!...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesWork & Employment
So many questions........This medication trial and error, how long should I expect that to continue? Should I ask for a referral to see a urologist and cardiologist?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
The Great Doctor Chase...I call a different clinic in town. Voila!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Diagnosed with RA a year ago, my journey so far and some questions......I have mountainbiked a few times since my diagnosis but 6 weeks ago after being on the downhill bike trails my hands joints were sore for at least a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedExercise
Nodules in the muscles and tendons?...Fortunately, the neurosurgeon works with the pain clinic doctor I see for the injections in my hips/back....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesSymptoms
TNF induced Lupus...This hospital is doing a trial for this very issue and they want me to participate and monitor the results of going from a TNF inhibitor to a JAK...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Doctor says it's RA ... I am not so sure...He has 40 years of clinical experience and told me that he felt confident in his assessment and that I should be relieved that we caught it so early....Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Just wondering if it’s normal...After many trips to a and e my doctor sent me to a rheumatologist who diagnosed me with palindromic arthritis and fibromyalgia as my bloods were showing...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessFlares & Flare ManagementDiagnosis
Suffering Tennis Elbow even through not a Tennis Player. What should I do now?...I also did some other research and knew this interesting fact: "According to Cleverland Clinic, as many as 10 million Americans may suffer from tennis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Maybe it's not RA, but Whipples...Finally, I went to Mayo Clinic for more robust testing and examination. First day, resident RA doc interviews me for an hour and goes over records....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
RA - Season Changes Autumn and Winter How about you?...During this time of year I usually start flaring up more then other times and my depression tries hard to get out of control....Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesWeather
Long term health issues from Meds...My, RA, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis (osteoarthritis) 5 areas of Squamous cell carcinoma removal, cervical & lumbar stenosis are a lot of trips to doctors...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsDepression
Did the shingles shot cause my flare?...I tend to be a person who tries more natural remedies first before rushing back to my prescription but I am now at two months since my problems began...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Diet & RA...(She is a functional medicine doctor and tries to combine traditional with alternative therapies as much as possible.)...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Holistic Doctor...I've also changed my diet, elimimating all dairy, white bread/flour, sugar, and trans fats....Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Hello & Finally Diagnosed...I took her all my blood work last week and she pulled another doz vials and gave me a prednisone shot, which has helped some....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I feel like a drug addict...My leg pain is thru the roof, car trips??? are you crazy? Then I started dropping everything and my hands wouldn't work....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies