Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Information & Community
WEBMy Online RA Community Has Made a Positive Difference in My Life. Living the last 20-plus years with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I learned pretty quickly the social isolation that comes along with the diagnosis. I personally believe that we were never meant... By Lynn Marie Witt, MSOT. 2 min read.
Switching RA Biologics: What to Know When Changing Treatment
WEBBased on the ACR guidelines and research on the use of multiple RA treatments, the rule of thumb appears to be to try DMARDs first, multiple DMARDs next, then one or two anti-TNFs, and finally non anti-TNFs. Cycling through more than two anti-TNFs seems to be counterproductive and moving onto new treatments quickly is the best approach.
Meloxicam for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
WEBThe most common side effects of meloxicam include: 1,2. Stomach upset (including nausea and gas) Diarrhea or constipation. Dizziness. Sore throat. Other, more serious, side effects may occur. If these happen, you should stop taking meloxicam immediately and contact your doctor. These side effects include: 1,2.
What Blood Tests Can Diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis?
WEBMany of these tests are also used to observe how your RA is progressing. Common tests are: 1,2. Rheumatoid factor (RF) Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibody. Complete blood count (CBC) Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (sed rate or ESR) C-reactive protein (CRP) Some of these tests measure antibodies.
Hydroxychloroquine for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEBHydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) approved for adults with RA. It is often given in combination with methotrexate and sulfasalazine (a treatment known as triple therapy), to help slow RA disease progression for patients who do not get relief from methotrexate therapy alone. 1,2. Research shows that this medication reduces RA symptoms, including ...
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Seropositive RA: What Is It and How Is It Diagnosed?
WEBBody aches. Depression and/or anxiety. Gastrointestinal issues. Changes in weight. Insomnia. Typically, RA symptoms last more than 6 weeks. Symptoms may come and go. An RA diagnosis is made using the results of the physical exam and bloodwork. If you have symptoms and RA autoantibodies, you may have seropositive RA. 1.
Preparing for the First Rheumatologist Appointment | RA
WEBFill out medical history paperwork ahead of time. Oh, the dreaded packet of multiple sheets of paper to be filled out. While you’ve likely filled these out for other doctors, here are a couple of tips for preparing for your rheumatologist’s paperwork. First, when you make your appointment ask if it’s possible for the office to send the ...
Rinvoq (upadacitinib) for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEBRinvoq (upadacitinib) Rinvoq ® (upadacitinib) is used to treat certain adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). 1. Before starting Rinvoq, users must have tried at least 1 tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker. If it did not work or the user could not tolerate it, they can start using Rinvoq.
25 Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis
WEBVitamins and minerals with potential benefits in RA include: 1. Vitamins D, B6, B9 (folic acid), B12, C, and E. Selenium. Magnesium. Calcium. Zinc. Several different herbal supplements may be used by people with RA. They can be classified into the following categories: Anti-inflammatory supplements.