Knee flare up...I am not on any meds as I have been trying to get pregnant, just the occasional prednisone and IBUPROFEN....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFlares & Flare Management
This wasn't part of my life plan!...I record questions and have someone write them down that I don't understand or want more information.... By liveinlove2day4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is anyone here positive in Parvo virus (b19)?...Or is it RA and my doc made a wrong diagnosis (also a second doc said the same, but symptoms are still here) Thank you!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Does anyone have an idea of what stage of RA I may be in?...I was diagnosed about 6-7 months ago at the age of 22 but I was actually pregnant than so couldn't get treatment or get testing done to see how...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Miserable Holiday...I had already pushed my body way beyond what I should have.... By aloneagainalethea5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
hello everyone..I'm new here...NEGATIVE...I was sure something was show what was going on..after I rambled on to him on phone that I am in pain and somethings not right, he said I can't... By lynny12 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Waiting for diagnosis could RA...pain and clumsy ,now doc wants bloods taken now rhemalogist referral appointment coming up , could I possibly have RA , feel like it's like I'm in a second...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Perspective...Then firstly, you will stop upsetting yourself wishing things were different and secondly when you're having a bad time with your RA you can have the insight... By tika4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
My Sero-Negative RA Story...The second time I was tested at 24 years. Still seronegative.... By jantics38 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’s...Hello, I just started Orencia infusions I had a reaction the first infusion and was given benedryl with the second with no reaction but horrible fatigue...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesBiologic MedicationSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentVentingNewly DiagnosedCopingFlares & Flare ManagementSide Effects
Flaring just after visit to PT?...On my second visit to the rheumatologist after being diagnosed, she also offered to refer me to PT....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Coming off medications to help fight off infection...I had a second round and am still experiencing symptoms. So my rheumatologist said I should stop my medications until the infection is resolved....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare Management
The path get's a bit clearer!...Originally, I was told RA, then a second opinion didn't confirm the RA diagnosis, and the Doc kept looking for several things, thinking possible peripheral...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Is it RA or Peripheral Spondylitis?...One said RA and the second is still "undifferentiated', but last week, he had an "aha" moment when we started talking about horrible plantar fasciitis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Upcoming apt with rheumatologist...Second left toe gets extremely stiff and painful. I have pain when standing first thing in morning in feet....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
Losing My Voice...I had been given a second round of antibiotics followed by an anti-fungal, followed by a course of steroids for good measure.... By rayogagirl8 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Experience with Methotrexate...I'm only on my second dose, and haven't noticed any major issues other than upset stomach/loss of appetite....Reactions 0 reactions Comments43 repliesNewly DiagnosedDepressionWork & Employment
look for information on medications that insurance company's recommend...And finding all medications are now so expensive that they are beyond budget. last medications (weekly shots) wasn't helping with everyday life....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesBiologic MedicationCostInsurance & Disability
FeaturedExercising with the S.T.O.P. Method - Example Exercises...Do it slow - 3 seconds up, pause for a second, three seconds down....Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesExercise
The Diagnosis...I am hoping for them to send me to a psych there is so much I hold in so many tears I cant shed around my children.... By highnotehoney3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
