Unofficially diagnosed and searching for information...Anyway, my GP saw the labs for the first time yesterday and, after taking into consideration my symptoms, told me that I most likely have rheumatoid arthritis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesNewly Diagnosed
New diagnosis, medication inconsistent, seeking treatment...I was completely incapable of physical activity or working out of any kind....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesTreatment
Possible RA, Any advice?...I know serronegative arthritis exists and I’m asking if anyone else has had similar symptoms, and any helpful tips for me if I am diagnosed ie food to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Constant Illness - It's getting too much!...I am taking Sulphasalazine, which has been good for controlling my symptoms etc....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 replies
Recent Diagnosis and Multiple Specialists ...I'm not even asking for meds, just answers to my pain and questions about things that the doctors said we're concerning on my CT Scans....Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsHealthcare Team
Orencia IV treatment...I'm talking about the average 'joe' ... who could afford $2500/mo full price for this drug? Why price it that high?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesTreatment
Scary times...My biologic stopped working. It took my insurance company and Doctor 3 months to figure out which one I could try next....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
shoulder discomfort: are my arms attached?...I've never "noticed" my shoulders before, yet this feeling is SO intense it's waking me up at night, it's keeping me from focusing at times, and at times...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSymptoms
So many questions........I learned RA (or RD as I see many people are wanting to refer to it now) is much more than "arthritis"....Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Maybe?...usually always high, but previous Rheumy shrugged it off as nothing, tested RF (negative), ANA (negative) and called it a day, Fibro) and tested ANA (Waiting...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Letter to my Rheumatologist...Or maybe it's just the prednisone making me crazy. Thanks for listening. Marcia...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Hello & Finally Diagnosed...On the trip I started taking Advil and my feet got a little better but then it hit both my shoulders....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
My 13 yr old just diagnosed. Could someone help me?...I saw the dr, they ran all the blood tests and after waiting 9 months for a Rheumy appt, I was dx with RA and put on Plaquenil....Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
How can I work with a new doctor?...I am taking Xeljanz and have been for the past 2 years. I feel like I am going crazy here. Help? Any advice?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
New and Overwhelmed...In the meantime, she's got me taking Celebrex. But it just takes the edge off....Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
losing hope and will quickly..., ive had migraines that hospitalize me for the last 20 years and a constant daily headache the full 20 years. im a tough guy, but whatever i have is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Breaking Up With A Rheumatologist...How about you help me not have a long road), or the one time a surgeon (who wasn't my doctor even), told me to stop talking....Reactions 0 reactions Comments71 repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceVenting
Not Yet Diagnosed - Opinions, Advice Welcome...I'm waiting to get my hand MRIs done next week and I'm getting really nervous. They have to show something when I'm having these issues right?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Rituxan...I’m taking this afternoon to take a nap, process and feel a little sorry for myself. But, as I said, I am an optimist....Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesBiologic Medication
So many doctors, so confused. Please help..... – Talking to my mom while upset after latest appointment, she tells me that both my dad (who is deceased from cancer last April) and his sister (my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesNewly Diagnosed
