My Past and My Diagnosis...I have sleep apnea from my throat being “too small” I have lung issues, liver inflammation for no apparent reason, daily fevers of 100-101.9 and that’s... By amypollock829 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
New Seronegative RA...About 2 years ago after my last flare-up, the fiery pain subsided after a week but I had ongoing low grade inflammation (synovitis) for 3 months....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedSeronegative RAFlares & Flare Management
Advice on First Flare...During this process I was diagnosed with RA (sero-positive) and according to my rheumatologist, my labs show that my inflammation is off the charts-- I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Questions & Uncertainty...All of my autoimmune marker tests (RF, Lupus panel. etc) were negative and all inflammation markers were back in their normal ranges....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Finally an answer after years of suffering? Maybe?...LOL, so the doctor has me on medicine for bladder inflammation and thank god it helps, sorry I kinda have a morbid sense of humor, it helps me cope.... By 11 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Tentative Diagnosis, Symptoms, and a 2 Month Wait for the Rheumy...I have quite a few lymph nodes that remain enlarged, but biopsy shows them to be most likely reactive to some kind of inflammation....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Sleep Problems? What is Happening? How do I make my spouse understand?...All but the inflammation one came back within normal (higher end) ranges. I'm in the process of being diagnosed....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSymptoms
New to RA...symptoms that lead me to RA: Very tired, daily, waking up tired.Joint stiffness and pain especially in my back and lower back.Joint stiffness, pain, and inflamation... By Carolien1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Anyone Else Sick of Justifying Your Decisions to Protect Yourself in a World that has Covid in It?...But I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, am now on a biologic & just finished a course of steroids because one of my inflammation markers...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 repliesCoping
cbd oil...does anybody know how long it takes for cbd oil no thc to help pain and inflammaton?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesMedical Marijuana
Questions about possible RA...Over the last 5 years all my labs have shown severe inflammation, SED rate being up to 120 at many times....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSymptoms
Seronegative and negative mri scan? Anyone experience this before diagnosed?...I got an Mri of my left hand where most of the pain is, shows no imflammation. Over the counter anti inflammatory's do not make the pain easier....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Clueless about the disease activity...Since the CRP was less the internal medicine doctor said there are no inflammations however it is better to consult my Rheumatologist....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
My RA Quiz...Unsure what is next? No wonder. There are so many RA treatment options out there, like biologics and JAK inhibitors. Both work by combating inflammation. One difference: biologics are injected at home or infused in a medical office while JAK inhibitors are administered orally in pill form. Life with RA can feel uncertain at times. But you are not alone. Take this quiz to see how RA impacts your life – and find helpful resources to support you. By Editorial Team
Waiting to start treatment and managing flare...My bloods all come back + ra and inflamation which i was expecting....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSymptoms
Anti CCP 58. No symptoms. ...Or inflamation. I can get up straight away and care for my kids. My doctor looked me in the eyes and said....Reactions 0 reactions Comments17 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisCoping
Not sure what is wrong...I didn't really show any outward signs of inflamation and I was still pretty mobile (no stiffness, no redness or swelling) She told me to just take advil...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
RA help- side effects coping...male in the Chicago area, US. i have had (known) about RA for about 3 years now and methotrexate and folic acid are not helpful. my joints are down on...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
ACCP & RA F Positive...(means, no inflamation as of date today) RA Factor at 86 IU/ml Vs Specs of 0 to 14; ESR at 10....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed