New to this site and on Xeljanz...I have been on MTX tablets and injection, and was on Plaquenil and Arava in the past.... By chestnc2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
40 Year Veteran of RA, But Age is Not My Friend...Methotrexate and Arava both "worked", but the first had my white cell numbers dangerously low, and the latter caused many strange side effects, including... By Beati32 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Diagnosed with RA at the age of 12....Right now I completely stopped western medications as my liver profiles wasn’t that good either over the past years of taking Embrel and Arava....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Protect Your Skin from Photosensitive Reactions...It is not considered a side-effect of Actemra, Arava, Kineret, Orencia, or Rituxan.... By Lisa Emrich4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
RA Medicine Treatment Primer...This group includes sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), leflunomide (Arava), azathioprine (Imuran), cyclosporine, and the big honkin... By Daniel Malito5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life after death....Sign me up immediately. 3 months later, still in pain, we will add in Arava for 6 months and then see how you are.... By francescajames254 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Does anyone else's rheumatologist not seem to hear you?...She said that we will continue with my Orencia and Arava and to see her at next available appointment ~ which is 5 months away. Is this nor response?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
I'm Not Normal - These Crazy RA Drugs...I’ve been on Sulfasalazine, Methotrexate, Arava, Plaquenil, Humira, Enbrel, Remicade, Orencia and Xeljanz as well as multiple rounds of Prednisone to deal... By rutley6 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Afraid of RA meds...please help ease my mind if you can!...was separate from my joint pain...but it did not affect my joint pain AT ALL...so (sorry this is so long) my Rheumatologist has decided to put me on Arava...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Hello...I have been on sulfasalazine midrin before seeing my rheumy and after methotrexate bad reaction to it and midrin and arava....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Rituxan...Prednisone, methotrexate, azothiaprine, Arava, Humira, Enbrel, Remicade, Orencia, Actemra, Xeljanz. Early retirement. Physical therapy. Counseling....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
Voting with Rheumatoid Arthritis...According to the NRVA, any office in your area that provides public assistance to people with disabilities must help you fill out your voter registration... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Of course, I could get brave and just go out bald!... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health and the "notOK" App...Hannah Lucas says it best in this statement, "In today's society, we crave perfection. We crave the flawless image.... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Simponi/Simponi Aria (golimumab)...The active ingredient in Simponi and Simponi Aria is golimumab.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Finding My New Rheumatologist Part 2...A little bit of front office drama goes a long way for me. So, I chose Dr. E. Now, will she get used to my odd sense of humor?... By L rick Phillips4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Twist and Shout - What a Pain in the Neck...A heating pad works too, but I really prefer something that fits to the area so perfectly.... By Nan Hart3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments13 comments
Why I Became a Pain Relief Trailblazer and Why You Should Too...But be brave!... By Kathryn Elton, OTR5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis...This increases circulation to the damaged area and increases the speed of repair.... By Amanda Osowski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How I Read...I then climbed into my little "boat" and pretended I was surrounded by lava. The lava couldn’t cool until I finished the whole book.... By Monica Y. Sengupta3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
