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Has Anyone Had A RA Flare-up After Covid Vaccine?
Has Anyone Had A RA Flare-up After Covid Vaccine?
About three weeks after I had my first covid-19 vaccine I had one of the worse RA flare-ups that I’ve ever had. Also changed the inflammation medication I was taking during the third week after shot. Know idea if the vaccine could have caused the attack, afraid to take second shot. Anyone else had RA problems after vaccine!
Steroids
Steroids
What is your usual dose of steroids for a flare up? Just curious how other doctors do a taper.
Pain Cream
Pain Cream
Has anyone tried Arthritis Wonder cream? I'm trying to find new things to try. It's got wogonin in it. I'm not real sure what that is. My knees are so bad. Anyone else have any suggestions for inflammation/pain relief? I've tried a lot of different things. I'm ready to branch out again!
A myRAteam Member said:
I use Penetrex or biotech’s CBD roll on 1000 mg strength.
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I CANNOT NAVIGATE THIS SITE!!! Thats Why I Have Not Been On In Several Months! Its Really A Shame!😡
I CANNOT NAVIGATE THIS SITE!!! Thats Why I Have Not Been On In Several Months! Its Really A Shame!😡
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Rituximab
Rituximab
I am starting this new medication in November.
I have been told that the first dose will take up to 6 hrs to be delivered into my system.
I have not been told whether I will need another 15 days later.
But have been told that I will get another dose every 6 months is this right?
Hi Does Anyone Take Duloxetine 30 Mg For Nerve Pain And If So Do They Help Thank You😄
Neck /back Pain?
Neck /back Pain?
Does anyone else find that they get neck/back nerve pain really easily ? I don't have to do much for it to start then I have a stiff neck and back for days !
Vaccination Causing A Flare?
Vaccination Causing A Flare?
I received my flu vaccine this past Monday (4 days ago) and starting Tuesday morning I started feeling like I had the flu (headache, body aches, tired). This isn't uncommon for me and I was glad to know the vaccine works! However, my joints started to hurt really bad by that evening and I am much more exhausted than I have been in the past; I feel like I'm in a flare.
Has anyone ever had a vaccine trigger a flare? I am going to talk to my rheumatologist about it but wanted to see if anyone on… read more
COVID-19 and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Essential Updates
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