The Great Doctor Chase...I had a rheumatologist 10 years ago. He was the one who gave me a definitive diagnosis after 15 years Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Anyone know of discount program for meds?...My rheumatologist has written a letter and requested for the second time for me to try a new medicine..enbrel....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
My right leg felt strange...Hi to all, I was out last week shopping just walking my hip was right painfully and it felt worse than r...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
CBD Tinctures? good/bad? Looking to hear your opinions...Hi, Does anyone have any knowledge about CBD oil and if it has worked for them to mitigate pain? Looking to hear both sides...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies
Beware of how fast things can happen...My legs are swelling more than usual, I feel pretty awful and I am starting to get some red patches on Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Has anyone tried strict diet and exercise and not seen improvement?...Diet and Exercise, no change? Online there are several examples of people who are off meds after changing their diet and exercise routine....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Does anyone have delayed side effects on Methotrexate?...Does anyone have a bad day 2 or 3 days after taking their weekly dose of Methotrexate? I get flu like symptoms...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Do anyone's fingertips feel numb and tingle?...Only my thumb and first 3 fingers....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
How may I cope with the feeling of guilt?...How can I cope with guilt because of being unpredictable on a daily basis? I do honest need help on this Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Why are my flares so painful if my lab results are good?...Labs good, symptoms bad? Any one ever had good lab results but flares are still bad?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Is anyone having chronic nightmares or bad dreams?...I'm experiencing bad dreams daily and often wake up sad & disturbed....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Should I get a medical ID bracelet to travel?...Would an ID card in my wallet be enough?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
How do I say I still feel terrible all the time without sounding like a whiner?...I got about 3 weeks of relief from Enbrel. And when I take a ton of prednisone I feel pretty OK....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
How Long Did It Take to Find a Treatment that Works?...I'm about to start another one and I'm doing my best to be hopeful, again. But I've got a lot of emotions going Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesTreatment
How do you handle hunger AND pain at the same time?...I took prednisone for a year, and gained 50lbs... because I discovered that while I can diet just fine when I am healthy...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Does anyone know if the flu and/or pneumonia vaccine can increase your CRP levels?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 replies
Are there statistics that indicate any type of patterns of flares with biologics?...I have been on a serilumab biologic for 2 years with periods of no flares or minor flares....Reactions 0 reactions Comments15 replies
Letter to my Rheumatologist...My question is would it be appropriate to send it or should I just use it as a therapeutic...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
So many symptoms no diagnosis...I wish I knew what was going on. My hands and feet have edema, My shoulders, hips, knees, hands and feet hurt....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed