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I am still waiting to find out how other people have fared with any of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/140187/

Discussion: Psoriatic Arthritis: How do you manage PA and flares?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 8, 2019

I have been on Rituxan for 8+ yrs for rheumatoid arthritis. Two treatments every six months,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1426832/

Discussion: Does more Rituxan make a difference?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 30, 2025

Where and when did you receive your diagnoses of interstitial Lung Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis? My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618426/

Discussion: Interstitial Lung Disease and Autoimmune Diseases

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jul 20, 2021

Hello @jill1234, welcome to Connect. Thank you for joining the discussion for rheumatoid arthritis. Also since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145348/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 16, 2019

All types appear differently in xrays. The dr pointed them out to me. The erosive arthritis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919315/

Discussion: Multiple Arthritis issues - Is this unusual?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

I see a neuromuscular neurologist on Wednesday. I saw a rheumatologist on Thursday last week. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047106/

Discussion: Does anyone have seronegative Sjogren's disease?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

Welcome @klw, I know you are not alone. My mother had severe RA and I've always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/730899/

Discussion: Positive ANA: What might be the cause?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 26, 2022

My husband takes daily injections of Kineret- along with colchicine and minimal dose of prednisone. Will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253179/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

Hello @larryatlarge, Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Mayo Clinic has some specific information for taking sulfasalazine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/214409/

Discussion: Rheumatoid arthritis questions

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 21, 2020

shellyintong, Rheumatoid Factor isn't definitive for RA as it is found in other autoimmune diseases. Anti...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1358254/

Discussion: RA and menopause or premenoause

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

My name is Sandy and I have Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoporis . I’mom Zelzanz for RA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140836/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 13, 2024

In my case, with rheumatoid arthritis, the AIP has been great; in two months, symptoms decreased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883904/

Discussion: AIP diet for autoimmune illnesses

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Hey @anet, I added your question to the Autoimmune Diseases group as well to help you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/663082/

Discussion: RA and sudden hand pain, couldn't hold my pen: Anyone?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 16, 2021

I had palindromic rheumatoid arthritis with very clear vasculitis with purple skin, bloodless finger tips and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1465787/

Discussion: Does anyone have overlapping conditions where arthritis attacks joints

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 22, 2025

Hi, I had severe burning, itching pain and stiffness in hands a couple of months after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1018750/

Discussion: PMR Flare with New Issues

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Feb 19, 2024

@doug63 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I’m glad that you found this site. And I’m so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052768/

Discussion: How can I identify why my joints are hurting? Blood work is normal

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

Hi @oregongirl -- I'm not sure it ever goes into remission. My mother had it in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188492/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Arthritis - Hope for remission? Continues to get worse?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Mar 6, 2018

Hello @susan333jax, Welcome to Connect. While we wait for other members who may have experience taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889472/

Discussion: Is anyone on methotrexate and taking Vitamin K2?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

@leale You asked about the effects of taking methotrexate. This info is from Medlineplus which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850832/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

Welcome @petersgpcp23, There is another discussion that you might find helpful here where members have discussion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806885/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Feb 6, 2023