Rheumatoid Arthritis
Questions + Answers
Has anyone had a big toe fusion?
Has anyone had a big toe fusion?
Was wondering if it's helped? How is it functioning? Is walking and everyday activities more or less difficult ? I've had injections but now they're not helping any longer. Rheumy says its fusing itself at this point but at the wrong angle.
Anyone on Autologous Serum Eye Drops?
Anyone on Autologous Serum Eye Drops?
My corneal specialist says it’s my next option to consider for my severe sicca symptoms from Sjogrens.
Anyone try this?
Did it work well?
Still on long term?
Did benefit last year to year?
Thx.
Is there Anyone who has RA and has had a hysterectomy or is going to have a hysterectomy?
Is there Anyone who has RA and has had a hysterectomy or is going to have a hysterectomy?
I have uterine fibroids and my dr wants me to get a hysterectomy but I’m afraid and don’t know what to do. Any thoughts?
I’m 45, but my uterus is the size of a 5 month pregnancy and my back aches. I all so get pelvic pain during my period, have heavy bleeding for about a… read more
Would like input on methotrexate and folic acid recently diagnosed with RA
Would like input on methotrexate and folic acid recently diagnosed with RA
had Iritis which is a very rare inflammatory eye infection, I've dealt with glaucoma for over 15 years, my eye specialist put me on steroid eye drops, it went away, when we tapered off of the steroids, it came back, so, at that point, she had me tested for autoimmune diseases, and RA and Lupus showed up. I have seen a rheumatologist, they want me to start methotrexate and folic acid. I have neuropathy from my waist down on both sides, I… read more
My husband had serious side effects from Methotrexate. It changed his personality. His friend with RA also had a bad reaction to Metho and ended up in… read more
Anyone have good suggestions for when your feet flare with sharp throbbing pain and fiery tops? Hurts so bad! :(
Anyone have good suggestions for when your feet flare with sharp throbbing pain and fiery tops? Hurts so bad! :(
Heating pads if heat works well for you, otherwise icing. It's painful but do try to stretch if you can - I really find stretching overall helps so… read more
Has anyone relocated to a new home, or considered doing it, because of this disease?
Has anyone relocated to a new home, or considered doing it, because of this disease?
I’m starting to get anxious over the what-ifs when I think about the impact that this disease could have on me down the road. My husband would like to retire in about 5 years, and I already had to stop working four years ago because of another long-term disease that has pretty much rendered me disabled before R.A. was added to the picture. We’re almost 60 and trying to decide where we should live considering the physical impact… read more
Found out this week that my sister has RA. She's about to turn 61
Found out this week that my sister has RA. She's about to turn 61
Does this happen more or is it unheard of?
Is anyone familiar with the drug Leflunomide?
Is anyone familiar with the drug Leflunomide?
My rheumatologist wants to take me off of Methotrexate and put me on Leflunomide. I've never heard of this drug and I was wondering if anyone is familiar with it and whether or not it worked for you. Thank you in advance for any answers!
This may be a dumb question- but I have added people to my team and only see 1 or 2 of them show up
This may be a dumb question- but I have added people to my team and only see 1 or 2 of them show up
I have added several people to my team, but only see things from one or two people in my team feed. Is there something else I need to do?
Wheelchair users?
Wheelchair users?
I am being “fitted” for a wheelchair tomorrow and it got me to wondering how many others are in my same situation (becoming a wheelchair user). I have multiple disease processes that have led to this point in my life, and I am at a stage where I need a wheelchair, and I’m having difficulty accepting it. Does anyone have any advice/experience with becoming a wheelchair user, and how you were able to accept it and be positive?
