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RA or something else??
Hi, my rheumatologist diagnosed me with PMR over a year ago and now has switched that diagnosis to RA. I was on prednisone for over...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Apr 21 3:35pm
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Opiods vs. LDN
Has anyone had experience coming off opioids (for pain due to Rheumatoid Arthritis) to start LDN treatment (Low Dose Naltrexone)? If so, I am interested...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Oct 7, 2025
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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...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Aug 20, 2021
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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,...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Apr 23, 2024
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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...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Feb 7, 2025
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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...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Jan 25, 2025
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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...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Dec 31, 2023
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Overreaction to HCQ, what next?
I think I've had an extreme response to hydroxychloroquine. I was diagnosed in April with palindromic rheumatoid arthritis and put on 400mg of HCQ. I...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Aug 6, 2025
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Ana test negative
I have rheumatoid arthritis for 20 years under control I also have hypothyroidism for 15 years under control. I have been sick with different illnesses...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Mar 19 7:48am
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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...
Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases
Last active: Dec 19, 2024