Hi I am new here!

Welcome, we are like family here. So sorry you have a RA diagnosis.
Make sure to ask your doctor about folic acid supplementation if you
do start Methotrexate...Hope the prednisone can help you...
Also there are a few home remedies that can help, tart cherry juice, but
only start with a small amount and at dinner, as it canmake you sleepy.
I was only dx with RA 2 years ago so, I'm still new to it aswell and yes
it can seem scary...Keep us posted as to if you start Methotrexate( mtx)
it's easier to type mtx for methotrexate...many well wishes to you and remember
to keep us posted....we do care...

Hi Welcolme hope you get a lot out of this site i know i have, and Chartruex is right it is like a family you can go away for a while but when you need support they are there and happy to welcolme you " home "

Hello, and welcome!  Sorry you have RA, but happy you found this site.  The people here are supportive and understanding.  MTX is the "gold standard" of RA treatment.  If you do end up taking MTX, I suggest you take the pills after a full meal.  I take the pills, but some inject MTX so that it doesn't give them any stomach issues.  MTX has never really bothered my stomach.  It is normal to feel more tired a day or two after taking MTX.  You only take it once a week.  Please come by often and ask any questions you need/want to ask.  Also, please know that venting is allowed. 

Peace,

Vannie

Hi to all my new friends - Krock your post saying you were new inspired me to join to!
Its midnight where I am and I am in for another restless night - newly diagnosed but it's come on quickly for me. I am still getting my head around blood tests tablets and dealing with a constant aching body. Looking forward to learning more from this forum.
Does anyone have some tips for aching shoulders/support pillows etc- I love sleeping on my side and have quickly found I might have to change this!

You know Krock, one of my biggest BUg bears with this disease is the waiting involved for every stage of it, we wait for appts, we wait for tests, test results, treatments to work, (some take 5 months before they kick in)and then sometimes you just feel you're spending your whole life being tested.
Now I am on Humira, mtx, prednisone and mobic and some of the side effects mean I have to be tested for skin cancer, bone density, breast cancer, bowel cancer and liver toxicity. I get so sick of side effects, the latest being high cholesterol. I feel despite it all I am still steadily declining. Now I know not all people keep declining, heaps go into remission and come off all meds and feel good on just fish oil or something.
So I'm not trying to depress you further you may very well be one of them and suddenly become symptom free but in the meantime you're not alone. Feeling crappy and waiting seem to be a very real aspect to this diagnosis.
I have learnt to try and enjoy the moment, sun on your skin, a good coffee, I have also learnt relaxation exercises which help when the pain gets bad at night.
But right now if I was you I'd ring up your PCP explain what youre feeling and what youre waiting for and get some stronger anti inflammatories and a proper pain killer to get you through. You probably need a stronger dose of prednsione to get the flare under control but your rheumy will be the one to sort that out. 5 mg isn't enough.
Sorry for the rant, having one of those days. Hope I don't freak you out, I know I'm not a common sero negative RA patient, so don't think my experience will be yours.
Ok get on that phone and get some help, best wishes, golitho