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Grocery Shopping with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Just let your shopper know you are picky and want fresh, spot free veggies....

9/3/2021 5:30 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enbrel and COVID Vaccine -question

My DR said a lot of patients experienced a flare after the vaccine. This is related to the immune system ramping up....

7/28/2021 4:02 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enbrel and COVID Vaccine -question

I have my first shot of Pfizer. My doctor instructed me to hold off on my medications prior to receiving the shot and a week after. I take enbrel The only side effect was a very sore arm. I will do...

4/19/2021 1:28 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enbrel and COVID Vaccine -question

I am wondering what instructions others have received regarding Enbrel and getting the vaccine? My Doctor told me to hold off with treatment of enbrel for one week prior and one week after the...

4/1/2021 6:59 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Any new meds that aren't biologicals?

I do not have Lyme disease. Rheumatoid Arthritis. I'm also looking for the latest medications because it's my plan to get off biologics....

3/31/2019 5:10 PM

Lyme Disease
Any new meds that aren't biologicals?

I'm looking to get off the biologicals. Are their any new medications out there? The side effects of cancer scares me....

3/24/2019 11:51 AM

Lyme Disease
Kappa Lamda Light Chain Blood Test

Hi all, it's been a while since I have posted. I recently had an irregular Kappa Lamda Light Chain Blood test. This is thought to be a precursor to Myeloma cancer and MGUS. I looked back on my blood...

3/24/2019 11:47 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA and Autonomic dysfunction

No. Have you tried a course of prednisone?...

9/9/2017 5:24 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
From Enbrel to Humira

I've tried both-Enbrel is better and works faster....

9/9/2017 5:23 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA factor Quantitative increased dangerously. What is to be done?

Have you tried, or been offered, biologics? I'm taking Enbrel injections which seemed to work for a while but now I think my body had built up a tolerance. I believe these medications need to by...

3/18/2017 7:25 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheum Factor has trippeled in 3 months

The meds all say "fatal events have happen" and I would rather live with RA than not live at all. I have difficulty pulling of the cap to take these meds I figured Enbrel was enough gambling for me....

3/12/2017 7:53 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Severe Knee Pains - Urgent Help Needed

Have you had xrays on the knee? I had fluid removed from my knee and cortisone injects and found great relief. It turns out one of my knee caps was misaligned and I had surgery to correct it but due...

3/11/2017 2:39 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Honestly, is there any way to make it better?

With the assistance of a naturopath I went on a medical foods diet removing all things that caused flare ups or other symptoms. I was basically eating just whole foods +fish, sweet potato, salad etc....

3/11/2017 2:35 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheum Factor has trippeled in 3 months

I have been diagnosed with Rheum, Sjogrens and lupus. The lab results shows the r-factor has elevated from 847 to over 1K and now 4K. I'm only taking Enbrel at this point and now my Rheumy wants to...

3/11/2017 2:25 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
New member here.

Welcome to the RA board...

2/17/2017 2:42 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
THE IMPORTANCE OF VIT D

Both my Primary & Rheumy monitor my vitamin D levels. I currently take an over the counter but when it goes very low, I get a prescription to bring it up to an optimal level. Vitamin D is especially...

2/13/2017 1:35 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
How do you handle family colds while being on biologics?

Thank you Beth. Your response is very helpful to me....

4/17/2016 6:40 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis roll-on ointment?

This is not over the counter but Voltaren Gel seems to work. You'll need a prescription....

4/16/2016 2:42 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
How do you handle family colds while being on biologics?

Thank you for the reply. I actually am concerned because my DH works in a hospital environment so I'm wondering if anyone has discussed the subject with his/her doctor. We take precautions but I'm...

4/16/2016 2:38 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Dry flakey eyelid skin, a Sjogrens symptom?

Eyelids contain oil ducts. My eye doc suggest warm compresses to get the oil to come to the surface. She old recommended that I take fish oil....

4/11/2016 3:48 AM

Sjogren's Syndrome
How do you handle family colds while being on biologics?

Given that biologics suppresses your immune system, how do you handle colds in your household? Presumably, some precautions would have to be taken but, do you come off the biologic during that time?...

4/11/2016 3:41 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Enbrel

Great for you! If your medication has a long expiration date, hold onto them just incase you have a flare up....

4/11/2016 3:34 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Where do I go from here?

Get both tests. You want to, at minimum, rule out diseases. Consult a rheumatologist....

4/5/2016 12:04 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Anyone read this book by Barbara Allan?

My naturopath put me on a medical foods diet to heal my gut. It is believed that inflammation starts in the gut. First I was tested for food allergies; we removed those foods and things like dairy...

2/22/2016 10:32 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Trigger finger attacks

This just started to happen to me! It caused me to turn into my garage door trim!! My doctor said I may need a tendon release but to only see a hand surgeon about getting it done. I will live with in...

2/22/2016 10:21 PM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
New Here. Having difficulty getting Enbril Approved by Insurance

I have been on Plaquenil for 16 yrs and I now need stronger meds. MX was doing something weird to my heart so I'm trying to find another alternative. My insurance company has not approved Enbril,...

2/16/2016 7:56 AM

Rheumatoid Arthritis
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