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Multiple Arthritis issues - Is this unusual?
Hi everyone! I have had joint issues for over 40 years, but doctors blew me off because rheumatoid factor was negative. I have recently been...
RA, methotrexate and Anemia recently diagnosed
I have rheumatoid arthritis and have been taking methotrexate since July 2022 with 2 infusions of Rituximab in January. I have blood drawn every two...
Excessive sweating on face and neck
Hi, so I have scleroderma, lupus, underactive thyroid, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis, and work as a community nurse. I am on 50mg predisolone, 100mcg thyroxine,...
Have you been able to get Evusheld? Or find where it is offered?
I am an immunocompromised rheumatoid arthritis patient. If you are immunocompromised have you been able to find the drug EVUSHELD. It is used to treat...
11year old daughter, pain back of knees, now swollen ankles.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/11year-old-daughter-pain-back-of-knees-now-swollen-ankles/
11yr old daughter, after minor cold symptoms and trip to Caribbean, back of knees pain(maybe lymphs) bend over when walking, then knee pain stopped, now...
Amyloidosis and Polyneuropathy?
75 yr old female suffering for years with tingling and numbness over my entire body. Have been misdiagnosed so many times. RA factor 40, ANA...
Is this an autoimmune rash?
Hi everyone, Does anyone recognize this rash? I have several autoimmune diseases (Hashimoto's, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sjogren's, lymphocytic colitis) and this rash has persisted on both...
Biopsy of bald spot on scalp. What can cause this?
Hope everyone is well. I have an autoimmune issue that my rheumatologist is saying is rheumatoid arthritis based upon symptoms. Took over 3 years to...
RA: Nodules under knuckles and under toes - anyone else?
I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis with positive RF ( rheumatoid factor ) three years ago. I think my RF is borderline at 10.5 but...
CIDP diagnosis
My local Neurologist sent me to a NeuroMuscular specialist at the local university medical center (not a level 3 like Mayo Clinic) for evaluation of...
Early RA or Infectious disease or something else?
I’ve been dealing with chronic joint pain (worst in my neck), enlarged lymph nodes, heart palpitations, fatigue, mood swings, positive ANA, positive RF antibodies (IgA,...
Psoriatic Arthritis: How do you manage PA and flares?
I am a 74 year old female who has had psoriasis for over 40 years. The psoriasis was present on my scalp and ears in...
RA severe pain, what helps?
I am diagnosed in the last 4 months with rheumatoid arthritis. We are still trying to find the right treatment to help. Azathoiprine made me...
Can methotrexate and/or hydroxychloroquine make RA worse?
I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis about 8 years ago, but am RF negative. I started on hydroxychloroquine and eventually methotrexate in addition. I felt...
Multiple autoimmune conditions and too many meds
I an a 60 yr old female with out any underlying medical problems (diabetes, heart problems, high, cholesterol etc) I was diagnosed and treated with...
Positive ANA and ENA Panel
Hey guys, new to group. I have a question that maybe someone who's been through something similar can help me with. Im a 33 year...
Worsening diplopia with no explanation
Hi! I’m new here. My name is Beka. I’m 43 years old, and I live near Atlanta Georgia. I’ve cross-posted this since we’re still not...
Persistent Positive ANA, Now DFS70 – Does This Indicate Recovery?
I'm looking for insights from anyone with similar experiences regarding my autoimmune markers and test results over the past couple of years. Despite a consistently...
Autoimmune something: Struck with extreme fatigue
I know this will be a long read but please bear with me. In 2014 I suddenly was stricken with extreme fatigue, my body racked...
Autoimmune disease induced by allergen specific immunotherapy.
I want to share my story with you and know if anyone else has gone through this situation. I suffer from Relapsing Polychondritis (an immune-mediated...