Questions & Uncertainty...All of my autoimmune marker tests (RF, Lupus panel. etc) were negative and all inflammation markers were back in their normal ranges....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Not sure what is wrong...I do have hypothyroidism and have been taking synthroid for about 10 years and on two of the three tests my TSH levels were high....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
what if it's not RA what then...I have IBS and chronic pelvic nerve pain and and wear a Norspan patch for that as well as take Tramal PRN....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Doubting my diagnosis - seronegative, no swelling...My doctor is supposed to be one of the best so I am trying to trust her, and she does seem to know her stuff, but I just worry and...Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RA
Terrible pain...Sorry the long message, but I don’t know anybody else with this condition and I really need to get some advice, support or even a little word from you...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Vitamin D3...The symptoms we both had (and she does not have RA) but is 2 yrs older - age 65) were stiff joints, and some over all lethargy and muscle...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Losing hope...Now, I'm mostly bed ridden and weigh around 140lbs....Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
RA - Season Changes Autumn and Winter How about you?...that I can add or remove anytime needed for warmth before it is time for that cozy blanket. 5) long sleeve shirts (preferred T-shirts) that are soft to wear...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesWeather
Do you talk to others about your condition?...I take cocktails of methotrexate and Rituxan infusions (both drugs that were intended to treat cancer and have side effects) and I also developed neurological...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesFriends & Family
I Just Can't...Then it was slowly one knuckle at a time til all three knuckles on each finger were/are swollen and in pain. Three nodes appeared. Slowllllllly grew....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Need resources...Most days I don't wear a bra can't hook it and underwear I can't get them off with stiffness to use the bathroom....Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
shoulder discomfort: are my arms attached?...I've never heard of anyone experiencing this before, I don't have the words to describe it....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms
Does anyone have R.A & Type 1 diabetes?...I had heard so many different people tell me that JRA goes away! Its gone!...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Sleep Problems? What is Happening? How do I make my spouse understand?...The tingling, burning, and pain were worth it if I can actually get some advice and support, though....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Cooking for the holidays...She always made certain there were dishes we grandchildren could participate in making as well so that everyone felt like a contributor....Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesExercise
Waiting for answers and scared...Until these latest scans, I had thought that my problems since last June were due to lupus, which I have probably had since my early 20s....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Could this be RA?...By Wednesday night the joints in my left hand and arm were also super painful, so much so that it hurt to hold the reins when riding....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTips & Advice
Not the right Rheumatologist for me...Some were sore some weren't, but that seems to change randomly - as it did last night....Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatment
Waiting on results and followup...I woke up the next morning and my fingers were very swollen and hot, my toes hurt, and my stomach was still upset....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Diagnosed...but not officially...I would like to know how others were feeling in the early stages and how quickly did it progress? What does the fatigue feel like?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed