New Seronegative RA...This time I went to see a rheumatologist during the flare up as previously I only saw him after the GP prescribe the steroid jab and it was resolved....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedSeronegative RAFlares & Flare Management
New member who’s frustrated...A doctor I don’t see told me that. But my primary and pulmonologist haven’t called. I’ve been having pretty bad pain in both times....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Failing Enbrel...My rheum said we could try that for a month, draw again, and see what my levels were....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesBiologic Medication
What to do...Can't see him. I was already on 20 mg of Prednisone a day for Addison disease. Dr decreased me to 5....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Ongoing Prednisone...I’m now trying a very low dose of Plaquenil to see if I can, once again, kick the Prednisone....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment
What Does It All Mean?...My Rheumatologist said I am a "Marker 1" for RA according to blood tests and that was the "good news" (took 6 weeks before I could see her)....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Elevated RA Factor....what happens next??...My DR did not really explain the results but simply said I needed to see a Rhuematogist and completed a referral....Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Covid vaccine question (not political 😉...I will def wait to see a rheum before making a decision on the booster....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & Advice
RD is my Marathon...After looking at my xrays, my SpMed guy told me, "I don't see another half marathon in those hips or back". I told him, "We'll see."...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Co-mornidities: kidney failure..., even though I’ve found a few articles that talk about the affect of RA on the kidneys as one the organs of the body in the disease process, I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
Have you heard of finger amputation due to the condition?...Also, OT confirmed this, but I have yet to see a hand surgeon....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Help- I’m alone confused and in pain...I have not been properly diagnosed and I’m turning to this community to see their opinion....Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
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New and Lost...I'm scheduled to see a new PCP on Aug 2nd so for now I'm left wondering was the test only a glimpse of what's to come, or is it...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Why I found the need for providers and health care personal to better understand RA...I had gone to see him to touch bases and that I had to increase my heart medication that I take because of heart rate and high blood pressure....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Afraid of RA meds...please help ease my mind if you can!...(long story but only recently got insurance and was able to see a specialist) A brief history: had pain in ALL of my joints for over 13 yrs that...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTreatment
Is This How It Always Is?...My doctor says the next step is methotrexate, but I'm honestly not sure I want to go that route....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
I need advise please!! At the end of my rope...I see a RA doc probably about every three months or so and this guy is a quack. He tells me that the deformities in my hands are not...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 replies
Negative RA test...I am considering to ask for a uric acid test when I see my doctor this month because gout runs in my family also....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Frustrated...can't take prednisone...She said if I wanted to come back to the office to see the rheumatologist again she might be able to try something else. I was just there last...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies