http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/feed http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/feed en-us Copyright (C) MDJunction.com. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:14:56 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10695509-confused-about-test-results#10705303 Zofran is my go-to for post MTX injections. As long as I don't forget to take it, I have very little nausea anymore. I am one of the 25% or so who NEVER have a positive RF factor. My rheumy says I may convert some day, but for now, I am sero-negative and always have been. This caused a lot of refusals to treat from various doctors, but finally got a rheumatologist who would. I wouldn't worry about it if I were you. As far as the self-injection thing goes, it's a LOT different giving yo... Fri, 24 May 2013 15:09:40 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10705268-not-handling-this-well-anymore#10705268 I cant do this anymore. I have NO support, 20,000 dollars in Medical bills, medications I need to take with 1,000 possible side effects. Rheumy told me yesterday that I will most likely never be pain free again. I gained weight, loosing my hair, tired all the time! I hate this!!... Fri, 24 May 2013 14:52:27 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/medicine-treatments/10705224-article-about-6-common-mistakes-raers-make#10705224 Here is the link to the above article. If clicking does not work, copy and paste. I thought it was interesting. http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/biologics-10/mistakes-with-ra?ecd=wnl_rhu_052413 ctr=wnl-rhu-052413_ld-stry mb=... Fri, 24 May 2013 14:26:14 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10703005-new-to-the-sight-needing-support/limitstart/10#10704814 Tears roll down my face as I have read all the ladies that have sent me such encourgment to HOLD on and we will ALL get through this together. I am so thankful I came across this site. A gift from God I am sure. I cannot say thank you enough to all who have sent me notes of what they are going through to let me know.... Lois, you are NOT alone in this battle. Please keep sending because just knowing I have frends ( RA sisters ) I have ever met, I am being encouraged each day to fight. Thank yo... Fri, 24 May 2013 10:54:45 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/medicine-treatments/10701339-questioning-safety-of-invasive-procedures-on-humira#10703868 I had arthroscopic knee surgery in 2011 while I was taking Humira and I didn't have any issues with infection. I think you'll be fine.... Thu, 23 May 2013 22:30:11 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10625275-please-come-to-my-pity-party/limitstart/50#10701975 You can have ours, we've had plenty.... Thu, 23 May 2013 03:26:21 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10689314-how-long-does-it-take-for-an-mri-on-your-hands#10701230 I had an MRI on my lower leg, below the knee. They just wanted to see the cyst on my ankle. It took 40 minutes. Mikkey mentioned the dye. As I was about done with the MRI the technician can in and requested I have dye. She said the reading for DX would be clearer. I did ask if the order was written to include dye, no it was not. I didn't know if the insurance Co would pay for something not on the order. Just FYI about the Disability Insurance why not call a different location of the same... Wed, 22 May 2013 17:22:09 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10698885-diagnosed-at-a-very-young-age#10701173 So glad you joined us K, I hope your rhuemy gets you started on some treatment that works well for you right from the get go.. That is the secret, finding what works well so you can maintian as much movement and be as pain free as possible. For most of us it is having to change our meds every now and them to find what makes us feel better. But, there is always hope and many different treatments to try. It is a huge concept to wrap your head around having this disease and feeling depresse... Wed, 22 May 2013 16:52:28 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10699306-aqua-aerobics-for-rheumatoid-arthritis#10701167 I have been in a pool a good number of times since Dx. It sure was a relief. I slept well afterward too.... Wed, 22 May 2013 16:50:17 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10691842-arthritis-walk#10699010 Thanks ladies, I received a survey that asked opinion of how we thought the walk went. I asked for chairs LOLPost edited by: claphappy, at: 05/21/2013 08:08 PM... Tue, 21 May 2013 20:07:35 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10696220-eye-problems-from-ra-anyone#10698852 Thanks, Cindy!!! I'm trying!!!! Jann... Tue, 21 May 2013 18:46:51 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10697039-what-should-i-ask-the-dr#10698538 Hi OVlunchlady Welcome to the RA support group, crumby prerequisite :P I don't know what Your issues are, so I will go over the vitamins I take and feel are important to my health. Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Calcium these have tests I also take Folic Acid, Vitamin C, I have asked my Dr to take levels on my vitamins. She was happy to. I would not have like it if a Dr would say no to these being tested. My vitamin levels are just as important as medication levels. I also understa... Tue, 21 May 2013 15:59:57 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10694323-just-been-diagnosed-with-rheumatoid-arthritis#10696833 Thanks libyana, I have read a lot of information on this site and it's really helpful. I just want to get sorted and hope to get back to work. I work with mental health and it is a physical job and I am hopeing i will be fit enough to be able to do it again. Wondering how people cope with jobs with this condition.... Tue, 21 May 2013 01:44:17 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10691943-get-together#10694794 I'm in California -- which is west of Cleveland. :P... Mon, 20 May 2013 07:33:46 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10532076-how-do-i-know-if-i-have-rheumatoid-arthritis#10694366 PamK, I came up sero-negative for many years as well, however after I finally got in to see my rheumatologist she said if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it's a duck . A good rheumy will not just base whether or not they feel you have RA on your blood tests, they'll look at your presenting symptoms. Morning stiffness that lasts for hours, pain, swelling, redness of joints, symmetry (which isn't always the case with me), joints involved, fatigue, low grade fevers, flu-like ... Mon, 20 May 2013 04:17:01 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10690460-anyone-take-enbrel-with-or-without-methotrexate#10693311 Thank you, Bits! You are always so encouraging and positive despite everything that is going on in your life. I too wonder if Enbrel is worth another shot, perhaps without the Methotrexate this time. I guess all I can do is wait and follow my doctors suggestions for now. I'm still hopeful that I will find the righ combo. It does get frustrating, though. I hate it when I think of what I'm missing because of it and the pain it causes. I hope you find a combination that works for you again. I will ... Sun, 19 May 2013 15:58:09 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10693155-leflunomide-effects-or-reactions#10693155 Hi, I started taking leflunomide about 5 months ago and I started noticing right away that my skin is having some kind of reaction to it. It started on my chin mostly, but now I have some bumps on my hands, neck, between my breasts and on my upper back. I haven't had any skin problems since I was in my teens and these don't seem at all like blemishes. Has anyone else had these problems while taking leflunomide and how much should I be concerned about this? I see my RA doctor on Thursday and... Sun, 19 May 2013 14:13:45 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10692319-new-site-features#10692319 In case you miss Roy's diary entry about new exciting features in the site, here it is the entry: Happy spring everyone! It seems I have totally neglected writing in my diary lately, I do hope to write more now - let it be my spring resolution ;-) As opposed to my diary... a lot of work was put into the site... Over the past months we’ve upgraded many of the site core features, making it much faster and more user-friendly. I’m sure you’ve noticed all the pages coming up much faster ... Sun, 19 May 2013 07:52:47 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10686864-side-effects-of-actemra#10692119 You might want to ask your doctor if a drug like Aranesp, which can increase your red blood cells, could be helpful. Or also giving you iron infusions? Feraheme can help anemia uf you have low iron. Worth checking anyway. Im having my second Actemra tx this Friday- Im having a terrible time with sinus pressure from it but I can handle that if it helps the pain.... Sun, 19 May 2013 06:35:31 -0700 http://www.mdjunction.com/forums/rheumatoid-arthritis-discussions/general-support/10087422-how-quicly-did-enbrel-work-for-you#10692103 We are all unique, aren't we? Enbrel was no better than placebo for me. I had 5 fabulous years on Humira, but now tryinh to find alternative. Orencia didnt work so had my first tx with Actemra will do second tx this Friday. Its hard to know whats really effective with the variable symptoms of RA. Not to mention all the factors that can cause a flare... Sun, 19 May 2013 06:27:19 -0700