Recurring skin rash I think might be related to my RA...He did several biopsies but said the results were inconclusive so he couldn’t make an official diagnoses which was more then frustrating....Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptoms
Is it likely I have RA?...I have only had one X-ray done and it was for something unrelated it said there were mild degenerative changes in the spine but no comment from the Dr...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
New diagnosis, medication inconsistent, seeking treatment...Symptoms got slightly better throughout the day, but were downright unbearable in the morning after lying still....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
New diagnosis. Seeking advice-PLEASE!...I took the word "fatigue" lightly before now. I'm seeing no relief from the meds yet, but I've gotten to know my bed very, very well....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Enbrel...There were no other drug choices for me at that time and I wasn't having MS symptoms....Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTreatment
Active todayBad RA Day...My arms felt like there were cement bags on the ends. I was able to get up and start moving, which helps most times....Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesCopingVenting
paying for everyday tasks + first appointments...called) that the rheum is mostly geriatric-medicine focused so i’m worried he just won’t be able to help me. or he’ll tell me the abnormal blood tests were...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Newbie looking for treatment insights...I have frequent digestive issues, and had scopes done when the symptoms were flaring, which did not show any significant findings....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Or maybe not..?...Yesterday I had myself convinced my symptoms were all psychosomatic because I felt so much better....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMental HealthSymptoms
Sacroiliac joint pain...It is very hard to find a surgeon in this instance, and when steroid injections wear off, I’ve had to resort to low dose hydromorphone. Help!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
RA or not RA...a diagnosis online, I will discuss that with my rheumatologist when I see him in October, but I was wondering what other people experienced when they were...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Quality of Life...I was diagnosed after my inflammatory markers were off the chart. It took 6 months to see a specialist and have the doplar....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesProgression
Ability to Work...I’m just wondering if anyone else had many days were they simply could not work until they got a treatment underway....Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesInsurance & DisabilityCopingWork & Employment
Newly Diagnosed/3 weeks in on methotrexate...Also, I am on my third dose of methotrexate once a week and the symptoms in my hands became worse after starting and I have developed pain/cramps in my...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Not sure how to handle this situation ...Before my diagnosis, it seemed my symptoms were pretty minimal and seldom flared up....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessCopingWork & Employment
How did your symptoms start and progress?...I'm a 32 yo male with a long history of sports injuries to my hands, feet, ankles, knees, back and shoulders, although none were really serious....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
MTX and squamous cell carcinoma ...Was told to use crutches 2 weeks . 2nd day wrists and shoulders were so painful that I could hardly move them ....Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
Looking for advice ...The head issues and neck pain are everyday, whereas about a year ago they were sporadic now it never goes....Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Any suggestions?...Financially, things were fine with my part time job, but now it's a struggle with the medical expenses....Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Obvious symptoms.... All normal blood work....But I have to say knowing and growing up with my Mom and Grandmother having RA at middle age, I always thought crooked fingers limbs and toes were just...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
