Swelling in my arm...Hi to all, On Tuesday after I had been shopping in the morning and went across the road for a few more things to complete the shopping after tea my...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Diagnosed with arthritis on my right hip...I've been diagnosed with arthritis on my right hip. It has become very difficult for me to bend and do work....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
Might have seronegative RA...Question is about the extremely high CRP, indicates a major like infection, but I have no fever, am 98.8, Doc is calling what I have inflamatory arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesDiagnosis
Kim's Story...vitamin D deficient, anemic at times, my protein levels are way off, and somehow from the RA I have developed osteoarthritis in my knees especially my right... By gracie4poo2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What’s the deal with prior authorization? Why is it always a pain?...This means you need to fight TWICE to get your medicine.... By asbra2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Kayla...She has a knee flaring up right now, so they gave her an injection and started her on Humira injections. We are SO lucky to have met Dr.... By gmasandy1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
There is a purpose!...It hasn't been all roses as we are trying to find the right meds but I have some relief.... By dfm4811 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Tracie's story...Then about a month later she noticed my ankles were swollen.... By tracie1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Infection While on Methotrexate...On missing that first week out, my ankle and knee in my good leg is getting painful also hip on my bad leg is starting to ache in the... By Pippa2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Never Give Up...It's been a long journey of trial and error but I am now in remission although I have deformities in my hands and ankles.... By 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Rheumatologist Wasn't Listening to Me...When I was first diagnosed with RA in January 2007 I began a journey to the right medications almost immediately.... By carolhc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Rome wasn't built in a day.......We go through trial and error with medications and treatments to see what might work.... By Nan Hart2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Struggling after negative lab work. Anyone have any advice?...I KNOW something is not right with me. Any thoughts out there?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
29 y/o female with questions!...I woke up one morning with swollen feet, ankles and knees so I visited my primary care doc who decided to put me on 60mg prednisone after 4 days... By zoyak291 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Prednisone and ?'s...I believe bone erosion suggests RA more than OA, isn't that right? I'm scared it's going to help.......I"m scared it's not going to help....Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTreatment
Active 2 days agoHas anyone ever tried finger ring splints?...I have been using popsicle sticks right now, but when I was doing some research I saw finger ring splints that actually looked like jewelry rings....Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesAssistive Devices
RA and Serotonin Syndrome.... a Very Scary Situation!...Eventually, I was able to turn on the reading light on my headboard and use all my strength to prop myself up in bed, but I still couldn't... By sarkatz5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Hello...I get hand, wrist, shoulder, neck, knee, ankle, and hip pain and swelling. Although my hips havent been giving much problems as of late....Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatment
RA, You Constantly Amaze Me With Your Creative Destruction...So, my advice is don’t give up, keep fighting, listen to your doctor but don’t be afraid to get a second opinion if things don’t feel right.... By rebeccav1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
RA Diagnosis(or not)...in my late 50ish and up to the end of last year have always been in good health.Just after xmas i went into the garden to do something trvial and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptoms