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During the first month or so after starting Actemra did RA get much worse before it got better?
I was on Remicade for up to 9 years. Changed to Actemra after too many bad days per month on Remicade. Now, after 3 load-in doses of Actemra, I'm miserable with even more bad days, crippling foot pain and bad hands. Is this normal?
Can Suboxone be prescribed as apain reducer for my chronic arthritis? I have tried it illegally?
have taken it on occasion and have felt relief from the pain without all of the side effects of narcotic pain relievers.
Hydroxychloroquine - is any one having weight loss issues?
I have been on hydroxychloroquine for RA for a year, but im losing weight, have no appetite. Any one else have this?
Can your body adjust to Accutane?
I was on 60mg my first two months. Extremely dry lips was really the only problem (my skin was SUPER oily before, so now it's a comfortable dryness). Anyways, my last appointment was 6/25 and I had ran out of my Claravis about 4 days before that. Then it took another two days for me to get my... read more
Can an injection of cortisone be given at same time as PRP?
I recently had an anaesthetic, removal of 25ml of water from the knee, an injection of cortisone, followed by PRP. Done with one catheter. I thought cortisone might be contradictory to PRP (Platelet-Rich-Plasma) as I understand that begins by creating its own inflammation whereas cortisone is... read more
Can prednisone burst affect your c reactive protein level as well as sed rate?
I take prednisone 10 MG daily but an occasional prednisone burst for 10 days then had lab work done wondering if it could have affected c reactive protein level and sed rate I have been septic twice past two years so I get worried if these two labs are elevated also have ra
Why should you not take melatonin if you have RA? What are the negatives?
I started taking melatonin for sleep problems and it has helped however I was in a doctor's office and read that you should not take it if you have RA. The article did not explain why.
Should I switch from prednisone to methotrexate because of the moon face & other cosmetic reasons?
I'm currently on 10 mg of prednisone and 200mg of hydroxychloroquine to control my RA. Its been working well to keep the RA in check but I'm beginning to look weird ... Moon face, fat ring around my neck, skin bruises easily or turns purple, n a bunch of other stuff which I still feel is cosmetic.... read more
Rheumatoid Arthritis - What are the side effects of weaning off methotrexate?
I have been on methotrexate 15 mg orally for 30 years for RA. Once stabilized on the med, I have had no flares. So my Doctor and I decided to wean off the drug. I reduced the dose to 12.5 mg weekly for 4 weeks, then 10 mg for 2 weeks when general body aches returned, but no joint flares. I am also... read more
Do you skip your weekly methotrexate if you had a yeast infection and took vaginal cream but are do?
Do you skip your weekly methotrexate if you had a yeast infection and took the vaginal cream but are done with it?
Methylprednisolone - Medrol prednisone 6 day pak?
I finished a Medrol prednisone pack for arthritis a week ago. My arthritis is back and worse than ever. Can I start another 6 day dose to try and get some relief? I am having a hard time getting up and down and laying down to sleep.
How long does it take for the effects of Xeljanz XR to relieve RA pain?
I've been on this medication for a month now and my RA pain is worse since my doctor decided to take me off Plaquenil. My flares have increased, the joint pain and swelling are constant and I have very little desire to do anything. I've made adjustments to my work schedule and that is helping, but... read more
Would anyone know of a rheumatologist who specializes in Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) in Illinois?
Looking for a Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) rheumatologist in Chicago or surrounding areas. My husband has a diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Symptoms appear to align more with PMR than RA. Any help is appreciated. ~ thank you in advance!
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