In search of top notch rheumatologists...My husband is 54 and has RA (approx 7 yrs) and chronic lung disease from birth. His rheumy tried all treatments he can safely take with no improvements at all...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesHealthcare Team
Hi, I am Back with Continuing Info and An Update on Tests...All the rheumatologists were looking for lymphoma. Well, the findings are NO lymphoma, yea, yea.... By casmere1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Living & understanding the beasts unpredictability...I try the Rheumatologists medications. I try diets, Yoga type stuff.... By damian1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Difficulty with walking...Had no symptoms except for pain in leg so going to be seeing hematologist. Would like to know if anyone can help me with info about feet?... By skchristia1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Two Years to a Diagnosis...I walked into the Rheumatologist’s office in bad shape. I was placed on Prednisone and followed up with him in two weeks.... By rachael572 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I have what? But I'm not old!...I live in a small town and quickly went through all the "Rheumatologists" in the area.... By rara160802 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Guys get RA...My rhuematologist says I'm done working and of course, the powers that be think otherwise. My wife has my back, and not much support from family.... By bobthebuilder2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My RA Journey...I have had at least a dozen Rheumatologists in the past 18 years. I have had some very bad ones.... By prgrtp3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Being Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in an Era Where Social Media Didn’t Exist...., family members, spouses, friends, and health care providers such as rheumatologists. This is open to anyone, in all parts of the world.... By Effie Koliopoulos4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Boilogics...Rhumatologists is finally going to try biologics. Don't know which one yet. Any advise about them ??...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Leflunomide Question...I have just switched Rheumatolgist because I had to travel 2 hours to see mine and we now have our first Rheumatolgist in our town....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Covid and Celebrex?...I''m referred to a Rheumotologist but that's about 2 months out. My primary doc prescribed Celebrex....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Can anyone explain severe lower leg swelling and pain?...Going to see an internal medicine doc next week as no rhematologist here for a few months... argh! Thanks everyone 😊...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Mixed symptoms acute onset...I had my first rhuematologist appointment a few days ago and she seemed a tad perplexed....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesNewly Diagnosed
first appointment update ...RA doesn’t present with spine/back pain which i have and that if it’s JIA/JRA i’m going to have a hard time getting a diagnosis now at 21 since adult Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesDiagnosis
Weird RA Symptoms - So Much More Than Joint Pain...I have never met another person with RA who experiences this, but I have been told by a couple of different rheumatologists that "its just one of those...Reactions 0 reactions Comments46 replies
Elevated RA Factor....what happens next??...I have called the Rhuematologist and they have yet to schedule me an appointment but stated it could be months. I am anxious and uncertain....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Negative RA test...My rheumotologist says I have nonserum RA which means I have all the symptoms along with an elevated sed rate....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
ACCP & RA F Positive...am consulting Rhematologist again and seems he is going to put me for x-ray or MRI scan to determine the damage to the bone and based on this he...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
I can't walk today...I went to two rheumatologists, urologists, two physicians, orthopedic and no one knows what is going on with me after multiple blood tests, MRI, xrays....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
