Hi Don Sorry you are experiencing this it is good you have passed the disability that will help you financially I think Depression or Anxiety is a part of RA or at least a part of constant pain I...
I'm not sure where you are located but don't just wait for the RA to take over Contact your Doctor & Rheumatologist asap and even if your insurance dose not cover the Enbrel you may be covered for...
Hi I also wonder what type of blood tests were done to suggest RA as you can have esr due to inflammation and some have positive or negative RF. I have Positive RF you should keep a diary of pain or...
Hi Darla Sorry for the late reply I haven't been online for a while I was taking Both MTX & Arava it is quite common to mix 2 or more treatments I was on Methotrexate for a few years before they...
Hi do you get a rash on your cheeks after being in the sun ? if so it might be Lupus and an ana would help identify this, if possible print out what you have written here (or write it again) and take...
Hi i also had bad reaction to Plaquinil I have been on Arava for a few years now and it has gone well I did get bad diahreah & nausea with Methotrexate I would suggest you contact either your...
Hi dose your local area have assistance eg pharmacy delivery service or even a home care person you can get to help on these days?...
I was advised to avoid Chiropractors as I have Osteoporosis as well as RA and it is easy to click or push something wrong, Physio or general massage (not thai as that can be a bit too firm) possibly...
Hi sorry for late reply ive been unwell. my reaction to Plaquinil happened within 2 weeks of starting it I got a sore throat then a fever I thought it was a cold but it got Worse then I ended up in...
if i were you I would contact a Doctor you are on a mix of medications plus the TB I really would not wait around severe itching can be a start of something worse. Better to get it checked out than...
I had a Severe reaction to it But im told that was rare, so advice would be if you get a fever or sore throat any Flu like symptoms See your Doctor asap and get your blood checked regularly....
Hi you Always Must Tapper Down when on Prednisone Never stop Quick also Don't extend the time ( eg oh I feel sore ill keep taking 60mg for a few more days - No ) Because this will only Extend the...
Hi have you seen a Rheumatologist ? and im not being mean but you say you don't have RA but have Arthritis so that would be Osteoarthritis ? that is usually treated differently to RA Have you been...
Always see your Doctor if things like that continue...
Hi welcome to the forum it Sounds Odd, it is not usual for a local Doctor to give a definitive diagnosis of RA and treatment Without sending you to a Rheumatologist you may have gout or anything, it...
Hi Peggy Sorry to hear your having troubles Yes the Fatigue is a Huge part of RA and one that according to my Rheumatologist they can do very little for I have the flu at moment and it has hit me So...
Hi I had my Doctor visit & showed him the old ultrasound result he has sent me for blood tests and antibodies test . so I guess now I just wait...
Hi Peter it apears msOuchie has got you covered with info as she is from your area all i could add is Try to get your Mom to go to the Emergancy room ( i know its hard ) otherwise you could phone her...
Thank You yes seeing my local Doctor on Monday I have Googled and Hashimotos hypothyroid seem to be Me I also found an old report saying Hypothyroid this was one of the reasons I changed my doctor...
Hi I'm usually on the Rheumatoid site but i am looking for some Thyroid advice i have had Terrible increasing Fatigue and Dr was saying it is the RA But i was going thru my past test results...
Hi RAbid and welcome did you get an information slip with your Cimzia ? that should have info on it I find Google can come up with good information either thru a pharmacy web site or Mayo Clinic...
Hi can you contact your Rheumatologist via skype or phone ? if you have been prescribed Plaquenil and taking it I would think it would be ill advised to just stop without any consultation as it is a...
Hi sorry to hear this, have you been to a Rheumatologist ? and I wonder if your Doctor tested more than the esr ? Morphine can make you tired also not good to be on long term without a good diagnosis...
Hi a bone scan is nothing to fear and it will show any damage or inflammation in the bone or area scanned. my blood has always been high results for RA But I have known people with negative RF and...
Hi Debbee Welcome to the site Sorry to hear your having hassles Sometimes you can get Low WBC due to an infection you could have a cold or even some small thing you don't notice also sometimes...
Hi Martin sorry about your Mother Try to get her a second Rheumatologist to get another opinion are her hands or knees stiff hard to move in mornings when she wakes up ? do they swell or feel hot ?...
Hi and welcome to the site Diagnosing RA can be a Long road and even some Rheumatologists will disagree with each other Usually an elevated RF is a good indicator (mine was 160 at time of diagnoses)...
Hi Patty I don't know if you are on any RA medications - Methotrexate or Biologic ect if so then you need to keep your blood work done to be sure all is ok. when I had my reaction to Plaquinil it...
Hi and Welcome to the site Quite often it seems we go thru a build up of other things before or after our Diagnosis I do think the fact you were physically fit has helped you a lot you are better...
Hi and welcome to the site for a long time I did not have much Visible swelling but did have High RF & CRP,ESR, so had internal swelling , RA Can be Doing Damage we don't see so even if you may not...
wow I used to take 40mg in morning for a long time and have taken 65mg for short periods I didn't have any problems only when tapering down would get agitated have you phoned your Rheumy if it was me...
Hi and welcome to the site first Sorry to hear of your diagnosis it is hard for Anyone but especially when you are physically active I can only tell you the answer my Doctor gave me nearly 30 yrs ago...
Hi elevated CRP can be caused by any inflammation in the body as Normal would be 0 CRP level of lower than 1.0 mg/L -- low CRP level of 1.0 mg/L and 3.0 mg/L -- moderate CRP level of more than 3.0...
Hi I also have a lot of issues with my knees and they lock up or sublux have had cortisone shots into them and had differing results one time was relief after a day of the shot & lasted for a bout a...
Hi jeanneac Thanks Don't be worried about using a cane you will come to feel it is part of you, I was hesitant until I fell over in the shop and believe me More people Look at you on the ground than...
Hi not sure what Country you are from so weather you have good access to medical (insurance ect) if you can get an MRI I guess that would help and to get blood tests re done as they can change if you...
Hi Mohit sorry to hear about your Mother is she seeing a Rheumatologist and if she has Rheumatoid Arthritis ? I think omnacortil is another name for Prednisone this can cause dizziness in high doses...
Hi I haven't been on enberil but was on humira injection do you use an alcohol wipe to clean skin before injecting if not even just wash area to remove any bacteria so your not introducing anything...
Hi yes it's amazing but when I use my wheelchair Everybody is SO Nice But when I am just on my walking cane I get "looks" or Pushed (yes actually pushed over one time) and the oh good to see you are...
i had a "normal" thing happen the other day , I saw someone I hadn't seen in a few years and while she was very nice she said something that I didn't know how to respond to, I was walking with my...
Hi Indu thank you sometimes a simple how are you can cheer someone up if feeling down...
Hi I haven't had Botox but I did find this study https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/pain/spine/botox-treatment-chronic-refractory-low-back-pain most reviews say in itself it seems safe However...
Hi Doggiedo and i love the user name sed rate or esr is an indication of inflammation and can be a sign of arthritis But can also be Any inflammation so it could be from your colon problems (sorry to...
I have had RA now for nearly 30 yrs and with a High positive Rheumatoid Factor and only on a few occasions have i had redness & swelling together usually I get PAIN or Swelling and shinny skin but...
Hi Weary isn't 10 year anniversary Diamond ? why not go out and get yourself an anniversary present ? good to know your sort of in a better state than when first diagnosed I'm in my 30th year 25th...
Hi sometimes it is a bit like what came first the chicken or the egg as Flares & infections seem to go hand in hand. it is a good idea to keep a log book eg date of first symptom for both infection &...
Hi and welcome to the site I'm not sure how long you have been on Methotrexate and for sure increasing the dose can bring on colds or flu you possibly need More Folic acid to help combat the higher...
Hi Jesus Welcome to the site hope you can find some answers and support here. I am in Australia so unfortunately do not know of agencies in your country But I do know of an organisation called...
Hi Alicat I also have not tried it but I have heard it works However you Must be careful of False representation as I did a little googeling and some of the places that sell it say it will CURE...
Hi Weary Yes for sure you get Tissue swelling RA attacks the Whole Body (gosh aren't we lucky ) I find my hands go shiny and puffy...