Does anyone have experience with their CRP and SED rates climbing even on medication?...I feel like I still am not very educated in my new diagnosis of RA and I’m not sure how I feel about changing meds....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
RA and Covid...There may be no correlation but my son tested positive and I was in close quarters with him the whole time and didn't get it....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Thoughts on JnJ Vaccine?...I’m hoping to sneak in one dose between surgery and heading out of town for a medical consult. Not sure if my state will qualify me in time...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
The Water You Drink!...I have even completed an ironman - a long way from not being able to brush my own teeth in the morning....Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSymptoms
Does anyone else have a neck lump?...I have an egg-sized lump on left side of my neck which appears to have a strong pulse which I presume comes from my carotid artery....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
How did you know it was time to change your rheumatologist? ...Sometimes, our relationship with our rheumatologist just isn't working out (as David explains in his article - https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/change-rheumatologists...Reactions 0 reactions Comments32 repliesHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Is there one doctor to threat multiple autoimmune diseases?...I feel like I am not being treated in an approach for all of me. I see quite a few different doctor. ...Reactions 0 reactions Comments11 replies
Eye ulcer...Since being diagnosed with RA 6 months ago, I’ve developed eye ulcers in my cornea 2 times....Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
Learning limits...I go in and have my blood taken but haven't built up a relationship with them and my consultant has told me numerous times that its all just guess...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
CCP Antibody...I was diagnosed with RA but a rheumatologist in 03/2015 after 2 years of being dismissed by GP doctors (needed a referral to see specialist)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Felty's syndrome...I have had painful, stiff joints in my fingers for a couple of year and diagnosed with RA and Felty's syndrome this week....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Antibiotics for treatment???...I recently read an article (online) that stated that there's an antibiotic (minocycline) that has shown success in treating rheumatoid arthritis....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Evening anxiety...Do you get anxiety in the evenings and have you got help for it?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Looking for walking canes?...After much research, I've managed to put together a guide to buying walking canes in the link below. Let me know what you think....Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Is it common to take all four medications at once?...on all 4 medications at once I am taking embril methotrexate plaquenil and steroids I am continued to have flares missing a lot of work and life I am Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Does methotrexate have to build up in your system?...I have been on methotrexate for three weeks and do not feel a difference....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Has anyone switched from Methotrexate pills to the injections?...Thanks in advance!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Are stress fractures in the feet common with RA?...I was diagnosed with RA earlier this year and have now had 2 bouts with stress fractures in my foot. Is this common with RA?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
