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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...

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Just an update

wes
wes

I got a good news/bad news call from rhuem on friday.  


I had a TB scare this past week and it came back neg.  X-rays came back showing no erosion.  


When they checked for that they also rechecked my r/a numbers and they came back higher than before.  We'll have to make some adjustments to my meds.   Woke up this morning and it feels like I have a spike though my hand and my feet are swollen again.


Fatigue isn't quite as severe but the depression presses on.


All in all it is a pretty good day.  Happy Mothers Day.

ne2
ne2
Happy Mother's Day! Good for you to keep looking on the positive side. I know it's not always possible..., but it's definitely a better option. Hope your pain settles down.
MarleneJ
MarleneJ
Happy Mother's Day! I think having your numbers go up, when you are flaring confirms that you need a med adjustment! I was sero-negative for many years early on, and the doctors wouldn't treat me!

So, hoping they find the right med or med combo! You are on your way! This is only a temporary set back!
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