joint pain in any part of the body can occur with what doctors call flare ups. So far treatment is available & works most of the time but for ex. his last flare up was in his knee, took him to ER, took 4 shots of morphine to ease the pain. Regular Dr put him back on prednisone for anothr 10 days. He has so many meds its unreal.
He is also a diabetic with meds & asthma w/meds whn needed. He doesn’t smoke or drink. He also takes depression med because he is only 41 and isn’t used to sitting around and not being able to work.

Please advise.

For more than 3 weeks I have had intense, debilitating pain. When it first started, I could not raise my arm above half way. The pain migrated into my elbows, wrists, fingers and now knees (symmetrical). It is difficult to walk in the mornings and I have pain all day. I can barely type and my hands and wrists feel a though they are being smashed with a hammer they hurt so bad. There is obvious joint swelling; I can’t even wear my wedding ring. The pain is getting worse daily and my first anti-inflammatory did not help. My doctor prescribed me a new one, Mobic, which I have been taking for three days which is also not helping.

The doctor took a myriad of blood tests to identify potential arthritis. The tests came back normal for the most part, with only a negligibly raised RA factor. He thinks I have no problem. I am still going to a Rheumatologist, but I am in awe that my tests are not pointing to RA as I was convinced that is what I had. I’m thankful if it isn’t, but I’m confused. How common is a misdiagnosis? My sister was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease similar to RA that was undiagnosed for sometime. My doctor clearly thinks I am fine, but I know I am not, and you can see the joint issues by simply looking at my body.

I have had arthritis since i was two and now im 16. I have arthritis in every joint. My fingers are starting to bend inward and I dont want them to be like that for the rest of my life. I just started an IV treatment called Orenica(also if you know anything about that?)

is there really a cure or any way to reverse it? is there any supplements that can be taken that would be effective, if so what are they? i’ve been on many different pain medications before but now i just started taking methotrexate and now also celebrex and i know the long term side effects are not good. so i am looking for different alternatives if there are any..

i just need some people with experience. i need to make some decisions on medications etc. some of my questions are: waht medicines have worked for you? has anyone used humera or a similar injection medicine? things like that. right now i have currenty decided to stop all meds and indure the pain, but idk if that was a smart thing to do,. so yea. thanks

My husband and I have been married for two years now. We are both about to turn 21 in a few months as well. We actually got pregnant with our own child by miracle and after three months of his short life, he passed away.

I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis. I have been having trouble with infertility and am frankly scared to even get pregnant again. I do not know a whole lot about adoption, but I am almost finished with my degree in early childhood education, general education, child nutrition, and family and consumer sciences. i have experience with children and we really want to adopt. I want to know what my chances are for adoption? Adopting an infant-American or foreign? and what are the steps/who to call/where to start? I live in Indiana

I have RA and have been treated in the past with Remicade–got very sick and was in the hospital and was told not to take it again. I was just told that the Rheumatologist wants me to take Enbrel. I am afraid that I might end up with plural effusion again if I do. Have any of you had any information about that? Enbrel and Remicade are in the same drug class. I would appreciate any websites, or informatio so that I can make an informed decision. Go ahead and e-mail me at either ynda301@sbcglobal.net or ahdrmd@msn.com . I would appreciate any help that you can give me.Thank-You

Is ther any help medication, support, etc. for people with RA?