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...
5mo on Enbrel & almost 2mo on prednisone didn't help. Numbers & swelling actually got worse. Starting infusions in August to see if that brings relief. All tests for kidneys, lungs, heart including congestive heart failure are negative. I guess it is what it is.