Has Anyone Stopped Biologic Treatment Due to Kidney or Liver Injury?...My problem is that during the past four years or so that I've been on biologics, my blood work has become increasingly bad....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesTreatment
Symptoms and Diagnosis: RA Tells a Complex Story...An RA diagnosis involves blood work, a physical exam, and an imaging test (like an MRI or x-ray).... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
1st 6 months of RA and new blood tests, confused?...I have been on plaquenil for 6 months and I did my blood work this week for my 6 month check up with the rheumy...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Before diagnosis, did anyone think that you were going insane?...I have not been diagnosed with RA but my Dr warned me after a blood work up about 4 yrs ago to keep an eye on my body....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Never Felt Old...Lots of blood work, which didn't show anything wrong. Frustrating time. Finally, my PC sent me to a rheumatologist and was diagnosed with MCTD.... By noragrace91 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
how this seem to you?...The family doc did blood work and he has antibodies positive for boreliosis and yersenia. he was sent to specialist, but the waiting is terrrible, another...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Surprised!!...She did some blood work and also added one for R.A. that I wasn't aware of, so when I received a call telling me I had R.A.... By elva1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Questions to Ask Your Rheumatologist about Rheumatoid Arthritis...On the other hand, seronegative rheumatoid arthritis does not have typical findings in blood work.... By Donica Liu Baker, MD, FACR2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
My RA Story...She took a few x-rays, but ultimately told me nothing was wrong. I had no blood work done at the time.... By jlewis091 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
What are your thoughts on my diagnosis?...My blood work showed an elevated RA factor of 26. I’m responding well to anti inflammatory meds, during the day. My mornings are still rough....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Seronegative RA, the Piano Player, and a Delayed Diagnosis...She looked at my hand x-rays and previous blood work. She also used ultrasound to examine my hands for inflammation and bone erosion. ... By Lisa Emrich3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Is it RA...This has been continuous now for 6 months. Any thoughts or ideas?? Only blood work that ever shows anything is a mildly positive crp. Like 1.5. ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosis
What is RA Not Destroying?...He gave me a shot and did blood work and told me he’d call me next week.... By kmcclana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
RA Factor 289 - Now What?...I recently felt exhausted for days on end, and had joint pain. I went to see a walk-in Dr who did blood work....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My RA Story - I want to LIVE with RA not SUFFER from it!...I went to the doctor today, for more blood work, and hopefully a change in medication.... By 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Newly diagnosed Polyarthritis...I had blood work done and x-rays were ordered for my hands and knees to determine if I have RA.... By madu861 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can only cry...The doctor started talking bout RA and doing blood work. I had no idea what RA was but learned quickly as my blood test came back positive.... By cbedell8041 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Changes.......At first my MD thought that maybe I have Lupus, but after the blood work they are leaning toward RA.... By savedbygrace1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Not old age...2014 triple bypass surgery this month, blood work came back with rheumatoid factor 175iu/ml.... By tergail19631 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Flare or Not Flare?...Blood work was done Monday but I haven't heard back yet.... By Angied1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
