Numbers OK but Still in Much Pain...My sed rate was 30.Is that high or normal for my age of 53? Is the Rinvoq working fully anymore?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBiologic Medication
Newly Diagnosed/3 weeks in on methotrexate...I don't sleep well at all and very little some nights. I am warm at times but no fever, stiff joints (hands, wrists for the most part)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Do you talk to others about your condition?...I actually think I handle things well, I’m not mad about my disease....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesFriends & Family
All of these? What should I mention to my dr on Friday?...Lower back pain that sometimes cause me not to be able to stand up straight....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSymptoms
Moving from California to Massachusetts with RA...I currently have Kaiser through my job, and though there is a chance I may be able to keep my job, I will lose Kaiser as it is not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Differing opinions on RA diagnosis from 2 doctors...no actual swollen joints, but my former rheumatologist has told me repeatedly I have swollen joints even though my SED rates are within normal range (high...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Research Trial, Reset-RA...While on the high dose of prednisone, I felt so much better. But I couldn't take that forever. Once I was weened off, I was miserble again....Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Bad Flare...I was able to make it up the stair with great difficulty. It is the next day now. I was quite a bit better this morning....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
Exhaustion ...Anyways finally was sent for blood tests that revealed very high levels of antibodies in my blood. Doctor thinks RA....Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 repliesSymptoms
What is your experience with motorcycles and RA?...My older sister let me know that she had arthritis in high school, and she told me I did also. Didn’t know because my life always was in pain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Taking Remission Further with Better Earring....In July of 2017 I reached a weight In was scared of. 272 lbs. I have been overweight my whole adult life but this was scary....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Most suitable flooring for RA...I want to get rid of the carpet because It's actually due to be replaced and I find carpet to be too high maintenance....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Has Anyone Stopped Biologic Treatment Due to Kidney or Liver Injury?...Prior to that, I had had little pain, but fatigue has always been an issue (never a high energy person)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesTreatment
What's next after an elevated RA Factor?...The DR did not discuss these results with me but simply called and said RA is high, referring to rheumatologist....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Failing Enbrel...This time, my CBC w/diff showed everything in the normal range, except high levels of immature granulocytes....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic Medication
So many doctors, so confused. Please help..... – My joint pain is mostly symmetrical with the exception of my left knee that lately seems to be much worse than my right, but both have some...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I have had great difficulty with the side effects of RA medications...My digestive tract is now working again but I had to eat a very high fibre breakfast and 3 Tbls of mineral oil every three days....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesSide Effects
Prednisone, Sulfasalazine, Plaquenil, & now Simponi...All of my numbers were very, very high. I'm still in lots of pain, and some days can hardly move my hands....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Constant Illness - It's getting too much!...it's all be very manageable and I have kept my spirits high....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Mysterious symptoms doctors do not know what this is...My symptoms started at the end of September 2023 when I went on the Keto diet and lost a lot of weight....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiagnosis
