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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Drug-Induced Lupus from Methotrexate
Hello everybody, I developed an autoimmune disorder this summer, and my rheumatologist is in the process of trying to diagnose it. The possibilities in the...
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...
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...
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...
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