Not sure what I have...Neither does either heat or cold. Thanks for any advice anyone has....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly Diagnosed
FeaturedConversation Of The Week: Strategies To Manage RA At A Younger Age ...Whether it’s our relationships with others or the imposition of their opinions, the inevitable feelings of loneliness, the discovery of the most healing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTips & AdviceVentingCoping
Enbrel. Now Humira. Loads of Prednisone daily....Maybe I need to find another doctor. I am presently going to Nashville to a Rheumatologist....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesBiologic Medication
Could harmful bacteria be a trigger for RA?...Now another year on joints are worse - hands feet shoulders knees hip - it's just a lucky dip which joints are going to flare up on the day....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
New here. Need help....I had another incident where my hand joints (shoulder, elbow , wrist ) was hurting and painful to touch. Did PT for that too....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Newly Diagnosed/3 weeks in on methotrexate...She did however rule out another issue when I shared the headache but told me to see a neurologist after that....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesNewly Diagnosed
RA help- side effects coping...looking to leave them for various reasons including the continued push that I am fine in terms of no joint pain when the md examines me and pushes aside my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
So many doctors, so confused. Please help....Refers to another rheum. – First visit, doctor takes history which includes cousin with juvenile RA and NO LUPUS ANYWHERE....Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
what if it's not RA what then...I am tired all the time doesn't matter how much sleep I have....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Just wondering.......I was sick last week with a bout of nausea and vomiting for two days and I just started another virus yesterday (sore throat, cough, congestion) Again...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisSymptomsTips & Advice
What were your various symptoms before being diagnosed with RA?...this diagnosis, most recently, I've had four months of specific symptoms of unknown origin (I'm not happy with my Rheumatologist so I'm searching for others...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Switching from Cimzia to Enbrel ...Just looking for others experiences when switching biologics to maybe help ease my nerves....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBiologic Medication
Holistic Doctor...I have also tried to include more leafy greens into my diet, as well as other fruits and vegetables, turmeric, and whole grains....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
How can I work with a new doctor?...BAD wrist pain, so much so, I thought I broke my wrist until after a few days it moved into my other wrist....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
Rituxan...Unlike other biologics that attack specific parts of the immune system, it is more broad, destroys B cells and attacks the overall ability to make antibodies...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
RD is my Marathon...Fair warning - This story does not end with me walking another half marathon. In fact, I haven't walked a fitness event since....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Learning limits...think im superwoman with 5 kids and are surprised when they hear iv got these conditions as the general consensus seems to be that when u have them ur Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
I can't walk today...https://imgur.com/a/WcxLG The only abnormal result is high Lymphs although there are a few others with no value....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
MTX or Job Burnout or Both?...Getting help in it is not an option either....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
FeaturedConversation of the Week: RA & Support Animals...qualify as a service animal under the ADA, that a medical provider has certified can mitigate a person's psychiatric disability through companionship rather...Reactions 0 reactions Comments37 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
