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Members rallied around someone experiencing severe one-leg edema and pain while on RA medications, with many urging them to see a primary care... Read more

Members rallied around someone experiencing severe one-leg edema and pain while on RA medications, with many urging them to see a primary care doctor immediately to rule out serious causes like blood clots or stress fractures rather than waiting for RA meds to work. Several members shared their own experiences, including one who discovered stress fractures causing excruciating pain, another who found relief through a cortisone knee injection for a Baker's cyst, and one whose swelling was traced to blood pressure medication rather than RA itself. A recurring theme was the importance of advocating for yourself, seeking second opinions when symptoms don't improve, and understanding that rheumatologists may not address all related health issues even when they seem connected to RA treatment.