I'm not sure you can do that- I just looked and didn't see that function, not that I'm any sort of tech pro.. Don't worry if you do repeat yourself. The rest of us, between brain fog from methotrexate and RA fatigue, will never know the difference!

If you remember what it was about, you could enter the major words or topic in the search function and see if it pops up.

altoclef, Too funny!! You have a good point there....

Deanma

I tried typing my name in search function. Got lots of stuff back

Maybe that will help a bit

Be well, stay warm and Peace
Bluedogs2

or why don't you have some fun and start a thread with food cures for ra or cooking with kale - i need some entertainment this weekend :)

depot

i told someone i had rheumatoid arthritis and they said, " Oh, i got that in my knee! " My son now just looks at me and smirks when someone says that. If only it were that simple.... I had a person tell me, I have RA too but it only affects my organs, and i am not on medication at all. Hmmm... ok. Well, anyway, if there is a cure or at least a way to remission out there will someone please inform me! exactly one yr ago today i was diagnosed with RA. I have not worked since. Broke is an understatement. I am on all the usual meds... Plaquenil, methotrexate prednisone and remicade. No progress... How long should i wait before trying a different biologic? Dr upped the dose this week. I am off to buy some kale and other good for you foods... Waiting on remission to hit me.....M

I would be so fearful for the person who said their organs are being attacked. That scares me far more than joints. It can kill you through your lungs/heart. So scary.

Some people on this forum have been tested to see which biological drug will help them. I think it' the Vectra D? I don't know but that's what I would ask for instead of hit/miss. (if it in fact works)

I wonder if the organ person was really talking about rheumatic fever, a complication of strep.

We had a thread on cures a few months ago. Petting a short-haired dog was probably the best one someone had actually been offered. Gin-soaked raisins, of course, kale, and whatever untested expensive supplement that quack "Dr." Oz is promoting this week are all contenders, too. Bcatz is right that the biologics are the actual best cure. They're just not as CUTE as the doggies.

As for me, it's dark and cloudy today, and I think hot tea and a good book is in order.

My understanding is that Vectra isn't supposed to be used to say which bio is best but I know some drs have used it for that. I was excited when I took it the first time. Thought it was the Holy Grail. But when the results came back & I discussed them with the rheumy she said it's to gauge disease activity not to determine meds. My new rheumy said the same thing. FTR, it said I had low activity even tho I was swollen up like a beach ball on steroids. The 2 other times it did show high activity. So who knows how accurate it really is.

As for remission...that's a possibility. Several here on this board have found it. Clinical remission is hard to get to though. It's tough criteria to meet. Even if you did, you'd probably stay on meds. That's recommended protocol anyway. Even though my rheumy did take me off all meds when she said I was in remission a few yrs ago. I wasn't & she never tested me to even know for sure. But alas that's a sob story for another day.

It's entirely up to you (and your Dr) how long to stick with a treatment before changing. My drs rule of thumb is at least 6mo to know for sure if its going to work or not. Your Dr may be different. I started Remicade in August and will have my first dose after my 3 loading doses on the 18th. I'll see what the new year brings.

A cure for RA?? Not possible. Sorry. It's a chronic progressive disease. There's ways to control it and slow progression and even feel better with the right meds but not a cure. My all-time favorite is still the petting a short haired dog while eating gin soaked raisins. Just remember they have to be the white grapes not the purple. The size of the dog doesn't matter tho ;-)

I highly doubt your friend has it in just their knee since its systemic. And the one with "RA" in their organs and claims not to take meds is a whole lotta crazy. No way would I have whatevertheyhave attacking my organs and not be taking meds for it. RA can attack organs but the joint activity tends to come first.

I'm sorry. I haven't worked since January and I'm on my 3rd bio this year trying to get things under control. So I understand completely what you're dealing with. Broke is an understatement. Christmas coming with kids in the house isn't helping matters much. Having to choose between food or bills or Christmas gifts its not a very merry place to be. I'm sorry you're in the same boat.

Take care,
Emerald

You know, there is something so soothing about hearing from others who are dealing with the same things..... as I curl up with my vodka soaked raisons, my short haired dog at my feet, I want to thank each of you for taking the time to reply!! The kale got stuck in my teeth....so I quit that scene! I guess its a process that's ongoing to accept fully the life post diagnosis. My mom always says.... it could be worse. So until I can't imagine something worse....I will count my blessings. I got a referral to a pain management Dr. He gave me long acting oxycodone. After a yr of pain I now have an option to medicate. Course now I worry I will become dependant on pain pills ... so don't take them every day. .. just nice to have my pain taken seriously..... God bless you all..... M

I THINK if you search under your name it gives you the option of finding your posts?