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Hey there! It can take up to 3 months before you see any benefit. Talk to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986926/

Discussion: RA severe pain, what helps?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Can you explain exactly what tests should be performed prior to beginning allergy shots to avoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941115/

Discussion: Autoimmune disease induced by allergen specific immunotherapy.

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I live in South Australia, I have RA and Polymyalgia. I'm down to 1mg of prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653788/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 13, 2021

Hello @jk1, I would like to add my welcome to Connect along with @susandenise and other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145636/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Aug 11, 2020

I know you posted the original message four days ago but to me it sounds like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/207033/

Discussion: Autoimmune diagnosing

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 5, 2018

@pshnyc601 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I’m so glad you found this site. And I’m sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059082/

Discussion: Anyone on IV Orencia for RA?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 28, 2024

I have an immune deficiency, Grover’s and also joint inflammation. I’m 76 but very independent and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767667/

Discussion: joint pain / synovitis?

Support Group: Bones, Joints & Muscles

Posted: Oct 31, 2022

Hi everyone! I am 54 and was just diagnosed with palindromic rheumatism also called seronegative rheumatoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145544/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 28, 2019

@nrbecerril Hello, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I think you’ve come to the right place...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951001/

Discussion: Rheumatoid Arthritis or Transplant Medication causing aches and pains

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 20, 2023

Hi. At one point my rheumatologist was deciding whether I have PMR or Rheumatoid Arthritis. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949665/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

Yes! let me share with you. "Manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis during subcutaneous allergen-specific immunotherapy with bee...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940488/

Discussion: Autoimmune disease induced by allergen specific immunotherapy.

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

Just to set the record straight: I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Hypotyroidism. So, at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/238643/

Discussion: Multiple autoimmune diseases

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 8, 2020

I was told by my Rheumatologist that Sjogrens can be hereditary. ??? From what I’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048649/

Discussion: Sjögren’s Syndrome: how do you manage the symptoms?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Hi @lapiii, You may notice that I moved your discussion to this existing conversation about rheumatoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145323/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 11, 2018

I’ve read that elderberry, as with other herbal immunity boosters, can interact with immunosuppressive medications. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633801/

Discussion: No black Elderberry for autoimmune condition???

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 8, 2021

I was put on it as I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia but I also take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782489/

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

Support Group: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

Hi @lisaangela I wanted to join @lioness and @johnbishop in welcoming you to Connect. You may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/145402/

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

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: May 1, 2019

He gave me a print out of four different medications. I kinda blew up. Plus Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047557/

Discussion: Seronegative Sojourns

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Apr 8, 2024

Hello Marj @mtrapp987, Welcome to Connect. Thank you for sharing your experience with what helps you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308771/

Discussion: Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease turning into Lupus?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Jul 13, 2020

@ln888 isn't the positive RF significant? Along with high sed rate and CRP? Mayo has this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1175242/

Discussion: New to Autoimmune Diseases, concerned blurry vision

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Nov 18, 2024