Hello, I have RA and am on MTX, 5mg Prednisone and folic acid. I'm starting my first infusion of Remicade in a week. Does anyone mind sharing your experience with Remicade? Including what to expect...
I'm having some side effects from MTX and my doctor has called in a prescription of something called Rheumate. There doesn't seem to be a lot of information about it on the internet. Has anyone else...
Hello, I've been diagnosed with PsA and possibly RA. But either way I have inflamed, swollen, painful joints in my hands. I have had injections, been prescribed creams, and wear the Tommie Copper...
Mine have started this also. Is it called pitting? They are cracking, splitting and are very thin....
I am being seen by a Rheumy and my apologies for not explaining my lab results more. What I meant was that my IGA was an 11 and a 12 is indeterminate, my IGG is a 14 and a 15 is indeterminate and my...
Hi, my mother had SLE, RA and PsA. I had psoriasis as a child and at the age of 44 have been diagnosed with PsA, Fybromyalgia and possibly RA. However, I'm confused about the possibility of me having...
I just finished my 9th week on MTX and it hasn't been as bad as I expected, but there have certainly been some ups and downs. I'm not feeling the full benefits of the medicine but I'm waiting for the...
I've been on MTX for a few weeks and was wondering is it safe to continue with coloring my hair and my keratin treatments? I've noticed minimal hair loss since starting MTX, nothing to really mention...
Couchtater, How long were you on MTX before changing to Leflunomide? Do you remember what your dose was? Glad you were able to find something that works for you. Thanks!...
Hi Couch, I have terrible pain in my wrists. They are swollen and the swelling seems to move up my arms. But my wrist just hurt so bad and have that sprained feeling to them also. I bought a pair of...
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with RA and Psoriatic Arhritis in January 2015. I have the typical symmetrical inflamed joints in my hands that radiates up to my elbows and shoulders on bad days. My...