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- Hello!I have been on Remicade for a little over a year now. It really has been helping my RA. However, my veins are really small and they always have a hard time getting an IV started. I drink lots of water and have followed all their suggestions on...
- Good Morning,I saw my rheumy yesterday and I have been having a hard time since I was sick last DEcember. I was off all RA meds for 4 weeks. I have been back on them since the second week of January. However, it just seems I can't catch a break. So,...
- I was talking with my sister and she tells me that she hopes soon that I figure it all out and not solely depend on meds for RA. That exercising will slow down the progression of RA. Don't get me wrong, exercise is important and I should do more of...
- I have lost my voice completely! I am alittle congested, but not bad. I am supposed to take my methotrexate tomorrow. Is this reason enough to call the rheumy and ask if I can take it?This is my first time being sick since starting meds for RA....
- Hello! I hope to find you all doing well. I was wondering for those of you that are working, have you had any accommodations made for you at work? Whether that is someone to help you, bigger pens, or even less work hours. I would like to know what...
- Ok, I posted on here awhile back about my shoulder/back pain and what I had thought my rheumy was sending me to a pain specialist. Turns out he was a spine doctor. Which is fine, but he did absolutely nothing for me. He wants me to get x-rays and go...
- I have been having pain in my right shoulder and mid to upper back for a couple of weeks now. It was mostly in my shoulder at first and I saw my rheumatologist. He gave me a cortisone shot in my shoulder and it did give me relief in my shoulder but...
- Does anyone take humira and prednisone? I was wondering if they have any reaction together. I took some prednisone because I have had awful pain in my shoulder for a week now. I didn't think about how I was weaned off prednisone before I ever...
- HelloI have to apologize first I am typing this with one hand, so please excuse any errors. I just had surgery on my left index finger and palm. I have to start with I had this surgery two years ago to fix what was thought to be trigger finger....
- I called my insurance today to find out what I would have to pay for Enbrel or Humira. Thats the next step for me. I have to go get blood work done next week and my rheumy wants to see me ASAP rather than in May like we had planned. I have been...
- Since my diagnosis of RA in December, I find people keep comparing their symptoms to RA and asking me if I think they have it. Really? I am not a doctor, nor do I completely understand RA. Also, NO, arthritis is not the same as RA. Just needed to...
- Do you keep your methtrexate vial in the fridge? I am confused on what to do. I had one pharmacist say yes and another say no. Please help! Also, do you have a special yellow sharps container? (I guess they have one for chemo drugs) Or do you use a...
- I had my first shot of methotrexate today. (15mg) I was surprised at how tired I felt soon after. I also have pain near the injection site. DId not feel it at all when administered. My hip just started hurting after. I am just wondering what to...
- Do you find that when it is that "time" of the month, you have a flare up?
- Silly question...when I signed up it asked me to add family members or even doctors to share in my support. I didn't add anyone atthe time, but now want to add my sisterthat lives in anotherstate , but I can't seem to find it. Maybe I misunderstood?...