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What about stemimetic RA that when not only joints it hit your organs like mine pulmonary fibrous, brain hemorrhage, kidney failures, shingl

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Ocean Park, ME
November 11, 2024
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I take ruxtimad chemotherapy treatment to control it in 2018 after being on for 2 years, I was in remission, than government took it away in 2021 and all hell broke out my mental health went down so bad ..yeah it was a sh.tshow forsure..they gave it back to me in Nov 2023 and by December I was feeling better and in January my doctor was welcomed me back said last time I talked to you were out of it Oct 2023 ,the time be4 that you were really out of it Jun 2023 than I reminded him that he took my chemotherapy treatments away..all he could say was good enough..that wasn't good enough anyone that has or had mental health problems it's horrible..totally all I have for now

November 12, 2024
A myRAteam Member

Exactly I have pulmonary fibrosis scaring of the lungs..brain hemorrhage, kidney failures, shingles, bones malinipulation ,joint pain ,nerve damage, skin rashes x100, stomach burning liner it's a horrible diseases

November 12, 2024
myRAteam

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can indeed affect organs beyond the joints. Here are some complications related to RA that can impact various organs:

- Lung Disease: People with RA are about eight times more likely to have lung disease, including lung scarring, nodules, pleural effusion, and airway obstruction. Methotrexate, a Show Full Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can indeed affect organs beyond the joints. Here are some complications related to RA that can impact various organs:

- Lung Disease: People with RA are about eight times more likely to have lung disease, including lung scarring, nodules, pleural effusion, and airway obstruction. Methotrexate, a DMARD, can rarely cause lung injury.
- Heart Disease: RA can lead to myocarditis, pericarditis, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease, increasing the risk of heart attacks.
- Kidney Issues: Certain medications for RA can affect kidney function.
- Rheumatoid Vasculitis: This can cause ischemia, affecting the skin, nerves, and eyes, leading to serious complications.

For your specific conditions like pulmonary fibrosis, brain hemorrhage, and kidney failures, it's crucial to work closely with your healthcare provider to manage these complications effectively.

November 11, 2024

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