Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
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...
Well, it has been over 2 years and I've had every "unofficial" diagnosis from Fibromyalgia to Osteoarthritis and everything in between, but today I finally got my Seronegative RA diagnosis.
I feel so relieved and I know that sounds weird, but I'm glad to finally have an official name to what's going on and not just "speculation".
My Rheumy also decided to take me off of the MTX (due to side effects) and start me on Humira. I am waiting for things to be processed through insurance for approval. Hoping it goes well and I don't have any problems.
I feel so relieved and I know that sounds weird, but I'm glad to finally have an official name to what's going on and not just "speculation".
My Rheumy also decided to take me off of the MTX (due to side effects) and start me on Humira. I am waiting for things to be processed through insurance for approval. Hoping it goes well and I don't have any problems.
have you discussed trying any of the other DMARDs? my rheumy said not to bother (but i'm questioning that right now). if/when you do start humira, be sure to sign up for the support program on their website. i did so for enbrel and not only are they covering 6 months of my copays, they sent me a sharps container (with prepaid materials to send it back when it's full) and a travel kit and alcohol wipes and everything.
I had it since 2000, but did not get dx til 2013. That I was relieved to get a name for what ailed me, and more important, TREATMENT for it, is putting it mildly.
Best of luck in your treatment!
I'm sorry you have this horrid disease but I do understand you relief at knowing. Now you can start learning how to deal with it.
Steph, I will have to look into their website and see if they have a support program. That sounds like a really good thing to help w/payment and basic supplies!
best wishes with you treatments.