Cellcept and rheumatoid arthritis

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645800 tn?1466860955 Have to wait on that until I get tested for Rheumatoid Arthritis first as they steroids would mess that test up. The arthritis test is also why I have been off of my CellCept for a couple of months. So no I have to try to get the VA to do the blood work for RA ASAP. I'm also not sure how well it will go over at the VA for the IV Steroids as I'm DX'ed as PPMS. Wish me luck on these fronts!
1550149 tn?1340000730 Can you have Psoriatic arthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis? Doctors official diagnosis~ I have Psoriatic arthritis. Tested positive anti-CCP test as well though...
Avatar n tn My question is, could the rheumatoid arthritis have caused her lung scarring? If yes how? Also if she takes her rheumatoid arthritis tablets should this alsohelp control and limit her lung damage along with other measures that we take?
2043993 tn?1450875078 Hi, I am 23 years old and have been noticing some occasional stiffness in my hands, feet, knees, and back. My mother suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and Lupus and I know both are hereditary diseases. Is it possible to have rheumatoid arthritis at such a young age? and should I get tested?
Avatar n tn After my daughter had her heart transplant she got sick and ended up having a viral arthritis (as a child she also had Juvenile Rhuematoid Arthritis and we thought maybe that was a reoccurance) and the doctors told her it would last for about 6 weeks. Sure enough, after about 6 weeks the pain and swelling went away. Hang in there, it sounds like this is probably what has happened to you.
6757907 tn?1385102265 Hey guys - my mom is 55 and has rheumatoid arthritis, and wants to apply for SSI (disability). She has terrible pains and her hands have become crippled. Do you think this will qualify her for it? She can barely lift up her arms; she's worked in care-giving and now it's impossible to do simple chores/duties.
Avatar n tn My father was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis shortly after WWII. He developed it shortly after being shipped back from England in a coma with a very high temperature. He had the usual symptoms of RA but it was not symetrical. It affected different joints on either side of the body. He died in 1965. About a year before he died, he developed unusual symptoms- loss of taste, areas of de-pigmentation etc.
Avatar f tn I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis since 2007. First the blood work showed RA factor 83. And last year the number were 95. I went to rheumatologist last year. After examining he said even the numbers are high i don't have any pain or swelling he cant give any medicine. Since i am not taking anything. And i don't have any pain or swelling. But i am worrying about the numbers. If anybody have any suggesstions, would be highly appreciated.
Avatar m tn m sending you two links about diet and rheumatoid arthritis. Read them over and see what you think. I hope something helps her. http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/guide/can-your-diet-help-relieve-rheumatoid-arthritis http://www.glutenfreedietbook.com/articles/index.php?article=18 If you choose to try diet changes, stick with it for at least 6 months. Give it time.
Avatar f tn I seen a rheumatologist today who did yet another injection and ordered a sed rate. Could I have RA without the rheumatoid factor being postive? I feel at age 47 and having all these symptoms for such a long time that there must be a reason for all this joint problems that I have. I want to get to the route of the problems and hopefully something there is something I can do to slow the process down. At this rate I will be unable to walk before I am 60.
591546 tn?1244636545 Hi peggy_lee, I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. I was just reading the Mayo Clinic's page on fibromyalgia and they say that "if you have a rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, you may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia." Of course I believe that it is also the other way around. I know I've had CFS for many years and within the last decade (?), started having a positive ANA titer, which is indicative of an autoimmune disease.
Avatar n tn I have no joint swelling, but I feel generally quite stiff and ache a lot. Also my hair is falling out more than normal and I am pretty tired much of the time. Doc is sending me to a specialist - is RA likely what it is? Thanks!
614034 tn?1304356440 I had apparanetly tested positive for the RA factor 7 years before I ever did treatment my hep C and never knew it. Interferon insulted the heck out of it and I became extremely symptomatic with severe hot swellling and redness. If I were you, I'd seek a consult with a really good rheumatologist to make sure what's going on. It is even possible to have a negative RA factor and still have RA (serum negative RA).
Avatar m tn org/handcare/condition/rheumatoid-arthritis See your doctor. They will examine your hands. Then take X rays and if they suspect RA, do blood work to confirm. It's treatable. So either way, you should see your doctor. Do Nsaids help at all?
Avatar f tn What if any is the difference between rheumatoid artritis and serio negative arthritis.
Avatar f tn re seeing is probably osteoarthritis (the wear and tear kind). Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to osteoarthritic changes, but OA does not mean you have RA. RA and OA are two completely different conditions, but many symptoms of both cross over so it's easy to confuse the two.
Avatar f tn Hi Deb- There is a test for RF (rhuematoid factor) and a test for RA (rheumatoid Arthritis) Because you are positive does not mean that you have rheumatoid arthritis. Many people with HCV will have RA levels in their blood, but they are sometimes not real ra, but something in your blood work that mimics ra. further testing needs to be done to be sure if it is actually ra. under 20 for RF is considered in range, mine was 45 and is considered low. http://www.orthop.washington.
1550149 tn?1340000730 Can you have Psoriatic arthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis? Doctors official diagnosis~ I have Psoriatic arthritis. Tested positive anti-CCP test as well though...
Avatar n tn I am considering just staying on Prednizone for a little while longer and getting pregnant, and then going on cellcept. I have been on cellcept one week tomorrow, and think it would not be too late to discontinue (after talking to my doctor again) since I am also still on 40mg of prednizone every day. Do you have any opinions about cellcept and pregnancy?
Avatar f tn s age and medical history, and other factors. Rheumatoid arthritis cannot be cured, but treatment can help to reduce symptoms and delay the destruction of joints. Treatment can include a combination of medication, physical therapy, and surgery. Hope it helps!
877337 tn?1249844450 I've read that people with autoimmune diseases sometimes actually have more than one. Is this true? I also read that rheumatoid arthritis is one of these illnesses. Is there a connection between rheumatoid arthritis and graves? I'm still researching this so I haven't quite found a definite answer. I'm curious because not only do I have Graves but I have also developed arthritis. I'm not certain but it seems that the symptoms from both started around the same time.
Avatar f tn 29, 2009 - Rheumatoid arthritis patients who take the biologic drugs Remicade, Humira, and Enbrel do not appear to have an increased risk for developing cancer in the first few years of use, researchers in Sweden report. The study is one of the largest and longest population-based investigations ever into the cancer-causing potential of the drugs, known as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors.
Avatar f tn Hello Shirl000, I was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a few weeks ago and have been on naproxen for about a month now. It helps with the pain and some days are better than others. I went to a rheumatoid dr and she gave me other medications to take along with the naproxen to help alleviate the pain. Hope this helps and you're feeling better.