New to groupWish me luck! Hoping for a definitive diagnosis tomorrow. I have been struggling with sudden pain, swelling, and stiffness of BOTH of my feet for the past 4 months. Prior...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis
Mayo Clinic for other alternatives or studies?Wondering if anyone has gone to a mayo clinic for other alternatives or studies? Do they do more than a normal rheumatologists? Started CBD oil. Sure wish it would help...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesRheumatologistResearch & Clinical Trials
What are your tips for finding a good rheumatologist?Share your tips with fellow community members looking for a rheumatologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesRheumatologistTips & Advice
So I May ... MAY ... not have PsA After AllYou ever have one of those the-heavens-open-up-sun-shines-down moments of clarity? I might have had one yesterday. And it MIGHT change everything I think about myself. I won't get confirmation about...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiagnosisRheumatologist
Newly diagnosed. Starting methotrexate.Hi, I was diagnosed last week. I have been symptomatic for 10+ years (I'm 40 now) with normal blood work. I've been to many doctors who just shrugged their shoulders...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesRheumatologistFatigueNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Newbie - long waiting time for RhumatologistHi I am jus new to this. I went to the doctors a few months back as I was having back pain that was waking me in the night and...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosisSymptoms
To confirm diagnosis, do I see a rheumatologist or dermatologist?I have severe pain, arthritis, psoriasis, and scleroderma (diagnosed 20 years ago). Do I go to rheumatologist or dermatologist? My psoriasis was so bad in my hands I wore gloves...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisRheumatologist
Any rheumatologist recommended in Michigan...I was described with Fibro years ago and really think I am dealing with psoriatic arthritis. Need to find a good doc in my area. Thanks!!!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceRheumatologist
PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS Vs. OSTEOARTHRITISHi everyone new and need help. I'm sitting here writing because I'm irritated with my recent diagnoises of OA but, I'm not convinced that this is really the case. My...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesRheumatologistDiagnosis
How do you explain your symptoms to a new rheumatologist?For years, I’ve dealt with pustular and plaque psoriasis…though this is pretty much handled by Cimzia. However, I still have flare-ups, with knees swelling so big that it is difficult...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsRheumatologistFlares