ACCP & RA F Positive...and what is the meaning of above results and if i am RA patient, why am not getting clear clinical symptoms like - joint pain occuring every week, stiffness...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Could I have RA?...I finally went to a sliding scale clinic and the doctor there told me it was all in my head....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
New, and a question...I live in MN, and am being treated at the Mayo Clinic, which has been awesome, because the previous Rheumy I went to diagnosed me with Fibromyalgia instead...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Help! New Rheum!...1st visit: no exam, just ordered labs & imaging. 2nd visit (today) no exam, said I have nothing wrong with me and should just go to a pain management Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Scalp itching and rash !!...It's just a clinic that is income based and they are not really invested in patients care. ....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
"You Don't L👀K SICK"...I'm betting that plenty of people here, on this forum, are the primary caretakers of their tribes....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesVenting
Entrepreneurs/Business Owners with RA ...I’ll bet you’ve learned some tricks to share!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesWork & Employment
Do high RF factor results only mean RA?...Googling" and saw on the Mayo Clinic site that elevated RF readings can indicate a multitude of diseases/illnesses or even NOTHING at all....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Pain management not working - Opioid resistance?...I've been going to a pain management clinic for several months and I'm really frustrated....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
So many questions........This medication trial and error, how long should I expect that to continue? Should I ask for a referral to see a urologist and cardiologist?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Just wondering if it’s normal...After many trips to a and e my doctor sent me to a rheumatologist who diagnosed me with palindromic arthritis and fibromyalgia as my bloods were showing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessFlares & Flare ManagementDiagnosis
Diagnosed with RA a year ago, my journey so far and some questions......I have mountainbiked a few times since my diagnosis but 6 weeks ago after being on the downhill bike trails my hands joints were sore for at least a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedExercise
The Great Doctor Chase...I call a different clinic in town. Voila!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Nodules in the muscles and tendons?...Fortunately, the neurosurgeon works with the pain clinic doctor I see for the injections in my hips/back....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptoms
Doctor says it's RA ... I am not so sure...He has 40 years of clinical experience and told me that he felt confident in his assessment and that I should be relieved that we caught it so early....Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Long term health issues from Meds...My, RA, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis (osteoarthritis) 5 areas of Squamous cell carcinoma removal, cervical & lumbar stenosis are a lot of trips to doctors...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsDepression
RA - Season Changes Autumn and Winter How about you?...During this time of year I usually start flaring up more then other times and my depression tries hard to get out of control....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesWeather
Suffering Tennis Elbow even through not a Tennis Player. What should I do now?...I also did some other research and knew this interesting fact: "According to Cleverland Clinic, as many as 10 million Americans may suffer from tennis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Diet & RA...(She is a functional medicine doctor and tries to combine traditional with alternative therapies as much as possible.)...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Maybe it's not RA, but Whipples...Finally, I went to Mayo Clinic for more robust testing and examination. First day, resident RA doc interviews me for an hour and goes over records....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed