I have had great difficulty with the side effects of RA medications...They made me sick. My Rheumatologist just gave me PMS-Sulfasalazine that I have started today....Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesSide Effects
Sacroiliac joint pain...Hello, I have been dealing with RA for almost ten years, beginning with a shoulder....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Suffering Tennis Elbow even through not a Tennis Player. What should I do now?...ie=UTF8&sr=8-1&keywords=tennis%20elbow%20brace , since he used it and it is really helpful. Anyone using this brace before?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Do my symptoms sound like RA?...Next they'll be performing a Myelogram Treatments so far: I've had a Epidural Steroid Injection into my cervical area....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Maybe it's not RA, but Whipples...I have been dealing with what was thought to be RA for a few years. Multiple locations for arthralgias, but never the fingers or toes....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
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
Anti CCP 58. No symptoms. ...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
Diagnosed but not sure...My ANA, ESR, CCP, and CRP are all negative. My rheumatologist still thinks I have RA despite this....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My doctor just put me on Humira. Any “heads up” to look for?...He wanted me to start on Enbrel, however, Humira was my prescription plan’s preferred choice....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
Could ear pain be a symptom?...Treatment seems to be going well as I have improvement in pain, stiffness swelling and especially fatigue....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
I Will Start Taking CBD Oil Sublingually 2X Daily...I just received a 2000 MG bottle of quality CBD Oil. I will start taking it tomorrow and report back in June....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic Medication
Is it common to be short tempered and have very little patience with RA?...me and usually just want to help, how can I be a better person?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
How to. Make my doctor listen to me bout my whole body...Have severe pain every morning my neck, shoulders, back, hips, knees, and feet, feel something else wrong...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
"What's your 5 Year plan?" Career/Life Planning with RA...take care and be well!...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Can you help me find a good rheumatologist?...I have recently been diagnosed with Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am uncomfortable with the Rheumatologist. Can anyone recommend a good rheumatologist in the Longview-Ryler Texas area? I am scared and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesHealthcare Team
Do I need a rheumatologist to treat me, or just a general practitioner?...All rheumatologist near me are booked for 6 months or more....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
How can I sleep despite pain waking me up?...Wakes me up hurting every night. I AM on Methotrexate and 800 mg . IBUPROFEN. STILL IN PAIN....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
What should we do regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus)?...I'm just wondering that given us having RA and a compromised immune system are there any special precautions we should take?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
