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- I started Actemra in August. I had to skip the follow-up infusion because I had a cold. Finally had the second dose mid-Sept. I'm due for another one next week, but the cough and sniffles are back. Or did they really ever leave? It's been hard to...
- Has anyone undergone such testing? What tests were performed and by whom? What actions were undertaken, and what were the results?I'm struggling here...
- I'm not sure how to write this -or really anything for that matter. Having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia while still in college, I've persevered even through pain, aches, and some memory issues, fatigue ANC pain got worse, and was diagnosed with...
- I saw my rheumy this week. He discussed the possibility of trying Xeljanz. Anyone who has taken this? What are your experiences with Xeljanz? Are you taking it with or in lieu of a biologic? With or instead of methotrexate? Results?I currently am on...
- For those of that are diagnosed with both RA and Fibromyalgia:Does your reporting of RA pain and other symptoms get discounted or discredited due to also having Fibromyalgia?
- What type of medical imagery (MRI, x-Ray, ultrasound, etc.) does your doctor order?When and how often?How does your Rheumy use the results?Thanks!
- I'm supposed to be sleeping but the pain is too great. Have you had a flare that was triggered by an infection? I had to postpone my monthly Orencia infusion for two weeks (scheduled first week of May) due to an infection, and I have gone downhill...
- When do you seek a cortisone injection? Movement in my shoulder has made some improvement, but the pain is still there and side sleeping still uncomfortable. Do the cortisone shots help relieve pain, or are they reserved for major flexibility...
- I happened to come across this posting : 15 things not to say to someone with RA http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20468155,00.htmlIt's likely that most of us have encountered some of these, even from well- meaning people.
- Has RA affected your shoulders? Over the past few months, mine has become increasingly more painful., especially in front. Upward motion is uncomfortable. Sleeping on my side was my preferred position.
- A happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. A special Thank you for those who support loved ones dealing with RA and other chronic conditions. And for those who they themselves endure the challenges of such conditions and yet somehow manage to...
- I have been on the IV form of Orencia since August. After some long months of pain, it seems to be helping. I hate going to the Dr and getting blood tests every month in order to get the infusion. My insurance just told me my co-pay would be less...
- A few days after stopping daily low-dose (5mg) regimen of prednisone, the horrible triplets of pain, fatigue, and stiffness barged in. Can it be that a low dose made such a difference? What does that say about the effectiveness of Orencia, MTX, etc...
- Although not a stranger to pain (I've had Fibromyalgia for over 20 years), the RA pain I've been experiencing recently is consuming me. It takes over any ability to think, etc. Even with Hydrocodone, the pain has forced me to leave work early,...
- Despite being on Orencia, methotrexate, prednisone, and most recently Sulfazadine, my inflammation continues upwards and along with it, pain a and stiffness. Yesterday, the thought of even holding a spoon was more than I could bear for a while. I'm...