December 11, 2014 Have you dealt with this too? A member wrote in: I am having thyroid issues, no T4. I had a panel for thyroid done to further investigate the cause and I am scared. I am currently diagnosed with RA, on Enbrel and plaquenil. Have you dealt with this as well? Any advice [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptom Discussions
May 27, 2014 Chest/ rib cage pain? A Chick writes: I would like to know if any members have chest/ rib cage pain. I can not get relief. I've only been diagnosed for 8 months( RA and Lupus). I am on Plaquenil, Prednisone , Tramadol, Methotrexate, folic acid, and 800 mil Ibuprofen. It hurts to [...]
April 30, 2014 Niki wrote: We have talked about hair loss, especially with the medications we take, a lot but mostly focus on hair loss on head. Well we are women and we care more about that hair anyway. ;) I have received several messages in the past two weeks about hair loss not on [...]
April 26, 2014 Heel pain? Chick wrote in: Help! Out of nowhere the other day my heels starting aching. They aren't too bad when I'm off of them but with two little ones I'm up and down a lot. My rheumatologist appointment isn't for a few more weeks now. Is there anything that helps that [...]
April 20, 2014 Has this happened to you with exercise or do you have some advice? A member writes: Hi, I am 30 yrs old and have suffered from RA for 6 years. Currently on Methotrexate and Humira and have had a great response to this combo for the last 3 years. So much so, [...]
December 4, 2013 From one of our members: I am curious if others have experienced repeatedly developing trigger finger issues. I have had three repairs in two years and will be having another soon with two more developing. What are your experiences with this? Please help by sharing yours with her. As always thank you [...]