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- Direct quote from my rheumatologist today. I was doing SO well for about 6 months and now the humira is barely lasting a week. So I have officially failed humira. By week two I have terrible fevers and body aches, my skin hurts so bad I can't be...
- Hi all,Hope everyone is feeling well this week. Wondering if anyone else experiences a weird symptom I've been dealing with ...My joint pain and stiffness have greatly subsided since starting humira, however, I've noticed I've been having severe...
- I'm not sure what I'm looking for with this post, I think I just need support :(Currently in a flare, started Thursday with joint pain and fevers. I went to the ED with fevers that wouldn't break and awful joint pain on Saturday, sent home with...
- I was doing SO well. Started Humira a few months ago, was working out and eating better finally feeling like myself again. Out of nowhere today, I wake up with crippling hand and wrist pain :( Couldn't even brush my hair this morning. What the...
- Hi all!I have recently started exercising again. I went from doing nothing for over a year to trying crossfit. I have a coach who never pushes me when I'm having a bad day, and they have modified a LOT of the movements for me. Overall, i'm liking...
- Does anyone else have a problem with nausea and vomiting during flares, or just in general from treatment? Over the past few weeks I have had episodes of nausea and vomiting very randomly, sometimes in the morning, sometimes at night. I have been...
- Hi all,I have a few big events coming up this summer (bachelorette party, wedding, honeymoon), and I really would love to be able to drink alcohol. We are going to an all inclusive resort for our honeymoon and I feel like not being able to drink is...
- I have always had a very high ANA, and also high rheumatoid factor. It seems the ANA cued my first rheumatologist to diagnose me with Lupus, although my symptoms are much more RA-like. Just wondering how many people also had a positive ANA and/or...
- I'd love to hear from the ladies in the group about their past pregnancies, difficulties associated with it, how long they came off of meds for, etc. etc.
- Just had my first humira injection today! Interested in how long it took to feel a difference for others.. I'm hoping for some relief soon!Thanks :)
- It's time for me to add a biologic :/ I've been on methotrexate for 3 months with no relief. I feel like I'm in a constant flare and the only relief I get is from prednisone. I told my rheumy I do not want to be on long term prednisone. I'm...
- Anyone have issues with your skin feeling bruised or sunburned without any evidence of rash or redness? All the research I've done says this is common in fibromyalgia, but I was wondering if this is just another random symptom that occurs in lupus..
- I've been in a constant flare since I've been diagnosed a few months ago since I haven't found the right med for me just yet. BUT. I went to a mexican restaurant last night and ate the free delicious tortilla chips w/ salsa, and got fajitas and...
- I am at the end of my rope. In Jan 2013 I was diagnosed with Sjogren's because of dryness and slight joint pain. Then, I developed worsening joint pain with more affected areas, so my rheumatologist thought I was developing either RA or lupus.My ANA...
- I hope the new year brings much health and happiness to you all!!Thanks for all of your support.Nicole :)