Which vaccinations can and should I receive while on a biologic (TNF-inhibitor, etc)?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet
Is there any specific diet that I should be following if I have rheumatoid arthritis?
Joint pain but no swelling
Hello: I have had severe joint pain and intermittant swelling in my hands, wrists, elbows, neck, shoulders, knees and feet for 3 months. I had a very hard knot develope on my wrist. My mouth is extremely dry. My joints pop and crack. I have had a low grade fever for 3 months. BUT MY EXTENSIVE BLOOD TEST RESULTS ALWAYS COME BACK NEGATIVE! My rheumatologist has not seen the swelling, and cannot diagnose me. What other tests can be performed to diagnose ra? Can a CT scan show that you have ra? Can an ultrasound? I cannot have a MRI due to interstem device implant. Can the doctor have lab testing done on synovial fluid? Will this show ra when blood work does not? I am desparate for an answer and help. I am a very active person, work full time and college full time, and am a single parent. This has stopped my life. I thank you in advance for an answer. Sincerely, Wendi Foster
Vitamin D and Ankylosing Spondylitis
Are there benefits to using vitamin D when one has AS?
Seronegative arthritis
What is negative zero arthritis? Does this have anything to do with the metabolism of the body?
Antibiotics and RA
My friend, Janie, is having a full blown case of rheumatoid arthritis since Feb. 6. She has been on an anti-biotic since last week for flu like symtoms and coughing. Could the anti-biotic have caused her to have a complete blow out. She is going to call her arthurtis doctor in the morning but i sit here wondering how long it will take her to come out of it as we plan on leaving for FL this weekend. She has been looking forward to the trip for a long time. Thank you, Jane
