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Remecaide

My doctor wants to start me on Remecaide. Is anyone taking it, and what can I expect. Thanks

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Hard to let go.

I'm a 58 year old RA sufferer. My dilema is as follows. I've been a very active person most of my life. Rock...

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Sjogrens Syndrome

I was diagnosed with Sjogrens Syndrome November 2nd. I have been on MTX since. I have lost some hair, drier...

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hoping not RA

ok. i have had UC for about 20 years and have been in remission for 1.5. i have had reynauds with it getting...

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Help

I have had RA for since I was 33, i am now 40 and was on Enbrel until they told me to get off since they...

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Seven years of pain - my rheumatologist is stumped...

Symptoms: Beginning in 2005, I have had recurring episodes of painful swelling in one or both knees. These...

Posted by keuphrat

Symptoms:Beginning in 2005, I have had recurring episodes of painful swelling in one or both knees. These flare-ups typically happen once every three to six months, but have recently been happening every month. The flare-up starts as a dull stiffness, and usually within three or four days, the knee has swollen to twice its size and has become extremely painful to put any weight on. The worst pain/swelling usually lasts for four to six days. Then the knee begins to slowly decrease to its normal size, but it takes three to four weeks before all pain is gone.
Between flare-ups, I have no symptoms. In fact, I'm very active and even run half-marathons. My running has never brought on a flare-up - in fact it seems to keep them at bay. It often feels like nothing at all has brought on a flare-up (for example, my current one happened after I hadn't even gone on a run in a month). But I have also had flare-ups that appear to be the direct consequence of bending my knees too much - for example after a 26-mile bike ride on a bike that was too small for me (causing my knee to bend at a sharper angle than is natural). The pain is not worse or better depending on the time of day or the weather.
The swelling can get so severe (the knee becomes the size of a cantaloupe) that the slightest touch to the knee is extremely painful - for these especially bad episodes, I use crutches to get around.
In the past six months, I have had six flare-ups. Normally I experience 2 to 3 flare-ups per year. When these flare-ups started in 2005, they would alternate between my left and right knees. Then for five years,only my left knee flared up. Now, for the first time in five years, my right knee has flared up again - and this time, both knees are swollen and I can barely walk or stand.

Treatment and Diagnosis History:I first saw a knee specialist at the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute who thought I may have the beginnings of osteoarthristis based on an MRI of my left knee. My next doctor, in Las Vegas, gave me injections of Euflexxa and I then went without a flare up for a full year. My orthopedist in San Diego did not agree with the osteoarthritis diagnosis after looking at an x-ray and MRI of my knee both when it's healthy and when it's swollen. He does not think it is mechanical but rather a malfunction of my immune system. He sent me to a rheumatologist, who has given me a "working diagnosis" of Palindromic Rheumatism . He has extracted the fluid from my swollen knee twice. The first time, the fluid was bloody and when tested in the lab it showed gout crystals. The second time, the fluid was not bloody and showed no gout crystals but did show "inflammatory properties." Last year, I started taking 0.6mg of Colchicine twice daily, and at first I didn't have a flare-up for several months but now I get them more often than ever. In addition to the colchicine, which I am still taking, I began taking 300mg of Hydroxychloroquine once daily on January 11, 2013.
I am eating an anti-inflammatory diet, reducing my intake of sugar, grains, and Omega-6 fatty acids, while increasing my vegetable and Omega-3 fatty acid intake.
Potentially Related Family Medical History:My maternal grandmother had rheumatoid arthritis late in her life. My mother was just diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her knee. My father and his brother and nephew all suffer from Psoriasis, but it has not developed into Psoriatic Arthritis in their cases - although Psoriatic Arthritis is one possible diagnosis my rheumatologist has mentioned for me because of this family history.View Thread

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Mtx

I have been taken MTX for six months, I feel little better but not a lot. I still have swelling knees. Today...

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Cinnamon and Honey Arthritis

Was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis 4 years ago. Having a bad pain day in my heals today , can hardly walk....

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Symptoms and work. Am I chickening out?

I was diagnosed with JRA when I was 3yrs old. I'm now 22 and have a full time job at a furniture store until...

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Dr Sashin: One finger numb, asleep 3 wks. Raynaud'...

I have primary Raynaud's and thought this was due to that condition. However, I've had this ongoing pain in my...

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RA and Jealousy

It is very hard to deal with the emotional affects of RA. On top of the medication, the side affects AND the...

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Fashion & RA?

I am 27 and was recently diagnosed with agressive RA. I have noticed an increadable market...

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Diagnosed 3 weeks ago

Hello ALL, I was just diagnosed for EARLY RA a little more than 3 weeks ago. I wasn't really all that...

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RA and sugar

Hey everyone! I haven't been officially diagnosed with RA but I'm seeing my rheumatologist in a month. I've...

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actemra infusion

I will?be having my first infusiion later today. Any tips or?

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Do I have RA?

I am 60 yrs old and have not been diagnosed. My first visit is Friday. Mid December I started waking up in the...

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Just been diagnosed

Hi, my husband has just been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. He had not had symptoms before the big...

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Scared about RA

Got diagnosed with RA in August. I am 48 years old and single. I am terrified and plus I do not see the...

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Fentanyl for RA pain...HELP!

I'm new to WebMd & I have a question about pain mgmt. for RA, Osteoarthritis, Facet Joint Syndrome, &...

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Fentanyl for RA pain...HELP!

I'm new to WebMd & I have a question about pain mgmt. for RA, Osteoarthritis, Facet Joint Syndrome, &...

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Fentanyl for RA pain...HELP!

I'm new to WebMd & I have a question about pain mgmt. for RA, Osteoarthritis, Facet Joint Syndrome, &...

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Arthritis Handbag Discussion

I am a design student and preparing to launch a line of handbags that help with arthritis pain and hard...

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What does Medicare pay for?

Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with RA. I am going to start taking Enbrel or Remicade or Actemra but I...

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Achy Knees

I was diagnosed with RA 8 years ago and I am currently taking Humira Shots. For the past two weeks, my...

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Medications that work with fewer side effect?

My daughter has taken Prednisone (weight gain), Paquinal, Proxicam, and Ketoprophin with bad side effects for...

Posted by Lieret

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Breastfeeding make RA worse?

Hey everyone! My symptoms started about 6 weeks after I gave birth to my second child. I've read online that...

Posted by Mommyfor2

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recently diagnosed

I am 38 yrs old recently diagnosed with ra the dr started me on prednisone and humira right away said i have a...

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Looking to connect...

I was diagnosed with my RA 10 years ago. There have been ups and downs, but overall, I'm still living my...

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Diagnosis

After 2 years of physical therapy, SI joint injections, facet injections, piriformis injection, 2 SI joint...

Posted by Charlie2010

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RA?

I'm a 31 year old mom. My children are 2 and two months. When my youngest was a month old she was...

Posted by Mommyfor2

Take the Poll

If I had RA would I feel fatigued and have a loss of appetite?

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