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67 female recently diagnosed with palindromic rheumatoid arthritis, meaning it immobilises a joint, hand, foot for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1391491/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 11 9:58am

I have been on the biologic Rinvoq for seronegative rheumatoid arthritis and ended up in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207290/

Discussion: Biologics side affects

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 9 5:52am

I think this is the right place for me to start. I was a long-term, brittle,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300058/

Discussion: How do you cope with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 8 7:06pm

I am down to 2.5mg prednisone from 15mg a year ago. Also taking 400mg plaquenil daily....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232924/

Discussion: PMR Flare with New Issues

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 9 11:00am

I wa diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis 10 years ago. Started with methotrexate and hydrochloquin and celebrex....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259586/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - Introduce yourself and meet others

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 16 1:43pm

I don’t have hashimotos or lupus. But yes, if you have one autoimmune, it’s likely others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990236/

Discussion: Frustrated and continuing to look for diagnosis

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I am striving for a Mediterranean type diet although I am not quite there yet. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708273/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in the lung

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 14, 2022

Hello @lily2013 and I'd also like to welcome you to Mayo Connect. I really admire your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182114/

Discussion: Facial Swelling - no diagnosis

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jan 23, 2018

Hi LisaBeans. I am sorry you are suffering so, and are in limbo as far as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/137284/

Discussion: Undiagnosed auto immune disease, put on Leflunomide

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 14, 2017

You're definitely not alone! I've felt alone as of late but then remembered that Mayo has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1360708/

Discussion: EMG - "MILD AXONAL NEUROPATHY"

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 31 11:43am

I have been on Low Dose Naltrexone for 4 months starting at 1.5mg and now at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611218/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with Low Dose Naltrexone instead of prednisone?

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Jun 24, 2021

Hi Zara--I don't have any real insights into what's causing your problems, but I do understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659804/

Discussion: Reactive Arthritis?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 5, 2021

Alyse, I have moderate rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and have been on those toxic medications (Methotraxate, Celeblex...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/107404/

Discussion: Autoimmune Diseases and Fatigue

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 26, 2016

So sorry for all you are going through. Both my daughter and I had symptoms very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1313558/

Discussion: Autoimmune - Advice?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 26 5:07pm

@connie1018 Do you mean what symptoms with psoriatic arthritis are indicated for treatment with bioglogics? I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379239/

Discussion: Psoriatic Arthritis

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 25 4:52pm

That’s very worrisome!! I have cuts, fissures on my vaginal and annus area. I suffer from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1352397/

Discussion: What is wrong and how do I find a Dr to diagnose it?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 20 11:30am

I am 71, retired at 68 and I also have that disease. And I used to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280029/

Discussion: Pyroderma gangrenosum 4 over 2 years from crohns anyone else out there

Support Group: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Posted: Apr 12 10:28am

Reviewed by Barbara Goldstein, MD (February 01, 2016) Undifferentiated connective tissue disease (UCTD) is a systemic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264055/

Discussion: UCTD, low MCV, low MCH and low neutrophils

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 31, 2019

I really admire you posting for the first time, so clear and honest. I'm glad you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381255/

Discussion: Just told about a year ago that I have possible lichen sclerosus

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 28 11:43am

Welcome to Mayo Connect! I want to just caution you that rheumatologists are not likely to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950173/

Discussion: Shoulder, knee, wrist and finger pain, itching skin

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

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