Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

To those who have Rheumatoid Arthritis: before your diagnosis, what were your early symptoms

Alan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:17:28 +0000

thank you dear Nina

Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers, are you taking Plaquinel?

Alan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:25:05 +0000

I would appreciate any input from all of you with RA and on this or any other arthritis medication.

Side effects especially, I get at least half of the side effects for any meds so I am concerned that my Rheumatologist wants me to start this one.

Thank you one and all for your medication experiences and any help you can give me on coping.
I had been on Maximum Strength Excedrin and Ibuprofen every four hours for a couple of years. Of course now have concerns of liver problems.

I have changed over to Hydrocodone as needed in the last 6 months.

I have had some success with Prenisone
(it repaired my knees) but the pain just moves to new joints.

I take massive A to Z vitamins and that helped the brain fog enormously.

Boy it is NOT fun!!

Q&A: What’s a good knee brace for jogging with rheumatoid arthritis?

Alan — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:48:06 +0000

Question by Lauren V: What’s a good knee brace for jogging with rheumatoid arthritis?
Last year I began jogging everyday and after about two months of it my rheumatoid arthritis kicked in and my knee swelled up to the point of not being able to bend it. Currently I do lower impact cardio activities but I really enjoyed running and I want to start again. Does anyone know of a good knee brace that will potentially help with the high impact of running so that it does not cause too much stress on my knee?

Best answer:

Answer by Andrew G.
I actually have a leg deformity that causes my leg to dislocate whenever I run. I bought Futuro Sports Brace and it keeps my knee balanced and in check. Rheumatoid arthritis causes swelling and inflammation, not dislocations however. So I’m not sure if there is such a brace.

Best of wishes,
Andrew G.

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anybody else with rheumatoid arthritis? i have it and don’t like it. does it get easier to live with?

Alan — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 22:17:19 +0000

i found out in nov that i have it. trying to grin and bear the flair ups. and taking my meds every night at the same time, so my hands dont decide to hurt and swell, and my feet dont decide they dont want to be walked on. anybody with experience with this? please?

Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 23?

Alan — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:20:45 +0000

I’ve just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. My family doctor diagnosed it and gave me prescription for mobic an anti-inflammatory. He referred me to a rheumatologist and I have a appointment in June. Has anyone else been diagnosed at a young age? Any advice from anyone that has it?

what is the relationship between rheumatoid arthritis and a low white blood count?

Alan — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:16:50 +0000

I suffer with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. I have gained 40 pounds in 6 months what can I do??

Alan — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:49:17 +0000

I do not eat excessively, I have never had a weight problem until now what can I do. Someone else with the same disease told me this happened to them. Please any advice will help. From a size 6 to a 12

please read! a real important question on rheumatoid arthritis!!!?

Alan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:25:05 +0000

if someone has rheumatoid arthritis will taking vitamin c worsen it or help? please only answer if you know the answer! thanx

What are some natural cures for rheumatoid arthritis?

Alan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:30:47 +0000

homeopathy or other alternative methods

does anyone with rheumatoid arthritis flare up and get really tense with humidity/heat?

Alan — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:35:11 +0000

I am only 28 and learned of having ra 3 yrs ago. havent had any pain or problems in 3 yrs… now all of a sudden im in constant pain and have severe stiffness in my toes. is this normal? i was just curious if the summer heat and humidity may be playing a part in this