Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): More Than a Disease of the Joints

[@johnberkemeier3741]

My oldest son is in his early 20's and he has type 1 diabetes. But thank God for this piece of article kzbin.infoUgkxVYhghKWmrUgXARZ_ydZTvmmcrw5L0I5i At first he thought he had the flu and was lying down on the bed for three days until his sister took him to the hospital. They took his blood and it was 600. What I do not understand is how he could have gotten it, since no one in the family has it. But he is winning the battle now. This is good stuff.

[@lovetroll4167]

I have had RA for 45 yrs, diagnosed at age 7. I am glad to hear someone that understands it & what we endure with it. I sure pray daily to have a good day best I can, it’s so hard especially in the winter. Thanks again for all you do.

[@abcxyz-qi8rx]

How you manage RA? R u on any kind of medicine, and from how long?...plz reply ..it will be helpful

[@lovetroll4167]

abc xyz Hello, I do not take meds, with the different autoimmune disorders, it seems I get negative effects more than positive. Hot water therapy helps. I have a pressurized shower hose & do the warmth directly at the joints, I also do wax bath soaks for my hands & feet, learning the foods to avoid that can trigger is important & I live in the south so watching that barometric pressure is a must for me. When it’s high I know I will have more pain coming so I prepare. I do use creams, otc such as arthritis hot, I wrap with ace bandages, soak in pools, hot tubs, even bathtub etc It is such a hard battle & for me the meds create more issues for my body. Heating pads & ice (I hate ice but have to sometimes) I also do natural remedies to try & keep my body as well as I can. The wax baths are sold on Amazon & I dip my hands about 12x then wrap with a plastic bag & thick towel. I sit for 30 minutes or so & it is amazing how much it helps my joints for my hands! Massage therapy is good, I have tried everything practically that’s not rx, I pray a lot above all. Prayers for you too & hope this helped you to find healthy relief as well. 🙏🏼

[@abcxyz-qi8rx]

@@lovetroll4167 thank you ❤️

[@Beafeaters]

@@lovetroll4167 you ever get the shots in your fingers? Sometimes they help for me.. just trying to see what other people are doing

[@liamblackett6611]

My dad had heart failure and renal failure caused by RA and also started having strokes towards the end.

[@joycemclean9661]

I’ve been dealing with this for 22 years. I’m finally good! I take methotrexate by injection once per week plus folic acid 6 days a week and a weekly injection of Brenzys (biological drug). But the kicker for me was the keto diet! 4 years now. Lost 100 pounds and kept it off. My rheumatologist is astounded by my progress!

[@tammekremer2138]

Its the diet partly

[@danielscarbrough4363]

I found the greatest relief when I went PLANT FREE (aka carnivore) Not started any of the meds yet.

[@BrenD3437]

I am happy for you that Brenzys worked for you. Enbrel worked great from 2003 to 2020. I could count on one hand and have fingers left as to how many flare ups while on Enbrel. That is when we were switched from Enbrel to Brenzy and my flare ups were more often, more painful and reduced by quality of life tremendously. My rheumatologist confirmed that his Brenzy patient’s are all complaining about this medication. I would do my Brenzys infection and a half hour later have swollen wrist and brands. Worse flare up I have ever had.

[@joycemclean9661]

@@BrenD3437 , sorry to hear that. It sure works for me. It’s been about 5 years.

[@myrasmith808]

Fatigue is another thing that is inconvenient to deal with. Im on Methatraxate, still working fulltime and have a good social life, but no one knows what is going on behind the scenes. Waking up in pain every morning, flare ups every few weeks, joints feeling like they are on fire most of the time. Im determined to live a full life, but boy, I get so tired most days! Its always comforting to know that you are not alone.

[@mr.malith]

god bless you

[@azeemahmad213]

How long u have ra

[@azeemahmad213]

How u manage ra

[@myrasmith808]

@@azeemahmad213 3 years

[@myrasmith808]

@@azeemahmad213 On bad days I take steroids. Otherwise I wouldnt be able to work.

[@toomignon]

I presented at 28 years old with shoulder, elbow, hip inflammation. Doctor outright refused to consider RA despite family history (my mom in a wheelchair with it and was his patient). He blamed it on having two toddlers and told me to take Tylenol and that I must have strained my thumb joint (also implied this was all in my head) when it swelled up and turned red. Finally changed doctors. New doctor immediately asked about family history of RA and ran an arthritis panel. RA Factor positive. Bingo. So much relief. Biologics have kept me walking but I have had lung and heart involvement….Rheumatologist insisted the lung involvement was MAC which meant going off Humira……it wasn’t - it was classic RA Lung….had to change doctors, again to get appropriate treatment.

[@bbnicks4979]

No one talks about the sleepiness

[@tonyaosment4470]

It’s awful

[@MrArt2roll]

I fight it all day

[@toriallen8874]

God yes. And it’s not just sleepiness. It’s pure exhaustion. The kind where you could fall asleep just getting up out of a chair.

[@cynthiacullen9695]

Interesting all I want to do is sleep, and have no problem sleeping I just never feel rested

[@DawnZimmermann]

Thank you, yes. I get it from time to time. Iv had it over the past four weeks is awful but Iv just done some major work on healing my stomach for the past week and I must say, the sleepiness has faded over the week. 🤞🤞

[@srdking079]

My stiffness is no longer just the morning. It’s 24/7 now it gets better during the day but it’s always there.

[@janessatakesonra64]

I feel that too /Shirley

[@sheiladyck5863]

Same here. I am starting Xaljanz soon, I pray it helps!

[@Mountainlife73]

Same here

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

Same

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

I was diagnosed with Lupus at age 49. It’s attacking my joints, skin and vision. But, also caused an open heart surgery, lungs conditions, years of migraines,unexplained fatigue that’s worse than anything I can say! It’s wide spread. I’m continuing to look to natural medicine for relief

[@anthealogan777]

I helped mine with giving up processed foods and going low-carb. If you eat crap, you’ll hurt.

[@kalebgullan4157]

Great to hear, look up the carnivore diet Worth a shot

[@marthahubbard9463]

I agree wholeheartedly. But this is not ever mentioned in these talks. The last few years I have reverted back to old eating habits and it’s evident in my joints, mainly my hands. I’ve recently started low carb eating, but it hasn’t had enough time to improve. I’m hoping after a month I’ll see better results.

[@anthealogan777]

Why do i feel that most RA doctors are just not clued up on anything except drugging us. When I’m on very low carb and dieting, my symptoms and pain halve. Then i lapse, and bang, the next day ouch ! 😢

[@tammekremer2138]

Your on the right track

[@tarademars2938]

​@kalebgullan4157 red meat is the biggest culprit of inflammation!

[@dr.m-beenzunamwiinganakazw9106]

Dr Mange & ur team, your presentation is not just a presentation to me, yet a comforting & ear rendering to many patients who may have faced less early diagnosis or some patients who may have less family support system along their life Or lives journey. Which in many way (hard to be accepted during you profound pain). Age? You also have children with RA. Just to mention. Hence, such children have lived with crushed & profound pain all their lives. Yet others may call them lazy person.

[@JulianaJones]

Interesting but no revelations here.I have RA, no medical background but I read a lot on the topic and I already knew everything he covered. When is someone going to start looking at nutrition and/or monitored fasting in the treatment of RA?

[@joycelinthomas7352]

Start by cleaning the system. I was advised to use Aloe vera. For one month: 4 inches, just washed and blend without water; skin and all. Drink in the morning, then a glass Luke warm water. Later in the morning, five fruits for breakfast, eating the seeds of the Orange, which is for inflammation(seeds are bitter in taste but, good, not melon( melon, by itself is a complete meal). This can be used for lunch. Or raw veg. Raw, or stir fry veg for dinner. I used, shredded: cabbage, lettuce, Beet, celery, etc. 2 tbspn Acv. Slices of Avocado, pepper to taste. I enjoyed. No:- sugar, oil, butter, blood -- meat of any kind, dairy, salt, starch, no flour based. Flour blocks the arteries. Drink water, herbs: Virvine, cerasee, mullein. There were others also. Took the 4 Moringa capsules daily or a level tbspn of it. Up to 6 capsules of Irish moss or 2 tbspn of the gel with Bladderwrack. Juices of fruits and of vegetables. Before a month, I was feeling much better. Continuing. Dr Danavon Whyte is one of my doctors, along with utube. Iron tonics are very necessary. I make mine. Where are the pains that kept me on pills and awake.? I also massaged with castor oil. I certainly can say, a big THANK YOU JESUS!!! N sticks, chairs, supports, ...but GOD.

[@shayneward6907]

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[@CyndieAmala]

My symptoms srarted at 10 months old. My fingers and toes were red and swollen. But it wasnt diagnosed until i was 2 and the joint damage started to become obvious. My elbows quit straightening literally overnight and theyve been stuck like that since. Im 45 now and not coping well honestly. My body and mind are worn out. I can't imagine having to deal with this for decades more as it gets even worse. Of course its progressed more and spread to many joints since then and I'm always absolutely exhausted already. It takes everything in me just to exist. Ive been hoping for a cure my entire life. I haven't worked in nearly 10 years either. I appreciate this video because you wouldn't believe how many people think its the same as osteoarthritis. I often get invalidated with "me too" when i mention my RA. 🙄

[@tammekremer2138]

Look for allergies

[@CyndieAmala]

@@tammekremer2138 I am allergic to penicillin. That's the only thing I know of.

[@maryr130]

Yes. Everyone compares me as well...saying they know someone with arthritis and they are older and healthy and power walk, etc. I tell them...that RA is not like regular arthritis.

[@fereshmahta6113]

to prevent all illnesses is the anti-inflammatory food and exercise.

[@DBTAudio]

You are correct!!

[@NathLee89]

I got diagnosed with RA at the age of 29 years old, I'm 34 now, my I started treatment with Dolquine and Sulfasalazine, I was diagnosed with RA lung nodules in 2020, now I'm on Sulfasalazine/Salazopyrin whichever I find in Lebanon... I'm a smoker, work full time job, and the tiredness rarely goes away, hot summer days are very hard, and cold winter days too... I wish people would understand this disease instead of saying "stop thinking about it and you will be fine"...and my RA factor is 229

[@tammekremer2138]

Protect your lungs please stop smoking even if its difficultto stop.better for your health

[@maryr130]

Yes. I am constantly being told to stop speaking negative when I'm literally asked about it...people don't want to hear it.

[@jeanettem.taylor9722]

We need more than intelligenal talk. RA patients need medication that is not rat poison causing cancer, heart problems, swelling, loss of hair, feet and legs, in other words suffering and a death trap. Holding back the one thing that keep humans alive, the immune system is not the answer which can bring on deadly infections. The medication side effects is like living a horror movie, more pain and suffering!

[@srdking079]

Jeanette M. Taylor I will not take the meds.

[@doeidahousa3041]

I do not take the medication. Anti inflammatory diet helpful. Keep moving. Keto diet the best.

[@mamashiraz]

I’m getting worked up for Plaquenil. My eyes are good and I have a stress echo later this month. Even if that’s ok, I’m scared to take Plaquenil. I’ve heard horror stories about the side effects.😞

[@gazeofthegorgon3332]

I am 30, diagnosed when I was 25. I have been on Plaquenil, Sulfasalazine, meloxicam, prednisone, oral and subcutaneous methotrexate, Remicade, Simponi, and Enbrel. The things that have worked most for me were a red meat and dairy free diet, and medical marijuana. I am still on methotrexate and Enbrel injections. Yes, the side effects can suck. Yes, it’s awful to have to depend on big pharma like this, but I urge you and others to reach out and try CBD (organic, not synthetic) and medical marijuana. It has helped more than anything else. I haven’t had to use prednisone in a very long time. Hope everyone finds relief soon. Xo

[@mamashiraz]

HoldMyAggroBro I use mmj but only in the evenings for pain, inflammation and sleep. I have an 11yr old autistic son and a grandchild on the way so I need to be on point during the day. I just want whatever will slow down the tearing tendons. I have to use methotrexate first according to my rheum because insurance (Medicare/Medicaid) won’t pay for anything else.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@veilbreak5867]

Our diet is key....cutting out dairy, red meat, soy...and research foods with anti inflammatory benefits, ginger turmeric chili etc. I recommend watching testimonies on youtube of how a plant called 'Moringa' has cured years of Arthritic pain. It's good for anyone, the nutritional benefits compared to other foods is unreal. It comes in all forms. The powdered leaf is the cheapest. Ive seen it online for about £2...it comes in tinctures capsules etc.

[@ThePriceisRight4094D]

Stinging nettle plant grows everywhere rub it on the pain area.

[@Magiaimelissa]

I've seen some countries cooking it for its healing properties. So it is the leaves that are edible right

[@veilbreak5867]

@@Magiaimelissa the leaves are the most beneficial i believe, though the whole plant is edible

[@MyrtleBchsweeper]

Thank you but it’s so much more. The pain, lack of motion, daily pain, quality of life is tough. Our health system has dropped the ball on anti-immune disease . I hope one day it research, etc catches up.

[@marielieful]

CamaroMan2018SS research Dr Randell Tent Autoimmune Epidemic .... we need to find help with functional medicine, western medicine is only symptom approach

[@wadesampson9726]

@r laze same here 🤞🏼

[@maryr130]

Agreed. Way worse than what he described. It's horrible.

[@flusterbunny_scribbles]

Often I feel they know more than they let on but there is money to be made. Medicine often seems so disinterested in cures, only to create a dependence on lifelong prescriptions. For an industry that claims to be so advanced they have no useful answers for some of the most common diseases apart from ways to mask your symptoms. 😑

[@selecter99]

This guy only seems to care about the cost burden on the health system not the actual patients affected by this disease. More studies need to be made for people treating with lifestyle(food/diet/exercise). I don't trust that there's only one intervention for this varied condition.

[@lindagibson744]

My mom overcame this disease through Fasting and the Blood of Jesus. She fasted for 1 week, taking water, Codliver oil and enemas. Removing toxins from the body removes the underlying causes and root causes of many diseases. After that week of Fasting she began to rebound by leaps and bounds. It never returned. Prayer and Fasting is the key. What did Jesus do. He fasted for 40 days to overcome the enemy.

[@selecter99]

Linda Gibson thanks for the reply. I’ve had some good success with fasting for RA. Couldn’t hurt to do more and to seek God for healing as well. God bless

[@na-if6bd]

I’m 48 years I’m dealing with RA everyday it’s very painful it’s stoping me for doing my daily work Please I need something to stop that pain dr they don’t do anything they just give u a pain killer but it harm my stomach I don’t know what to do please doctors do something we are on pain no body knows how we go throw everyday and thank u for this video it’s very helpful

[@hapilee5844]

Try Kratom.

[@oldman2800]

See a good rheumatologist

[@jenellmurad2960]

Healthy lifestyle! We need to clean up our diet and try our best to exercise! I read today in a book that heals the body through food written by a doctor. Carrots, potatoes, celery, lemon, water, honey, strawberry, milk, yogurt or cheese not salty! Even Arugula or Rocca I’m telling u this but I haven’t tried it yet! I’m gonna try it for a month. Turn the things I told u into soup or juice or eat salads. And eat 8 hours fast for 16 meaning if u wake up at 8 am you are allowed to eat for 8 hours than stop. U could drink hot and cold drinks or water. Also exercise even if it’s as simple as moving legs or wrists. Take a shower switching from cold to warm/hot to trigger or remind ur nerves to move! Get lots of massages in wherever it hurts. Healthy lifestyle is the way to go with RA. Don’t forget u can have cheat days and fast food but keep it minimum and try to eat less bad sugars like cake. And oily stuff like chips is not that good. Most importantly KEEP A POSITIVE MINDSET. Mental health is needed to beat physical health. Have a blessed day and year. I hope u get better.

[@jenellmurad2960]

Healthy lifestyle! We need to clean up our diet and try our best to exercise! I read today in a book that heals the body through food written by a doctor. Carrots, potatoes, celery, lemon, water, honey, strawberry, milk, yogurt or cheese not salty! Even Arugula or Rocca I’m telling u this but I haven’t tried it yet! I’m gonna try it for a month. Turn the things I told u into soup or juice or eat salads. And eat 8 hours fast for 16 meaning if u wake up at 8 am you are allowed to eat for 8 hours than stop. U could drink hot and cold drinks or water. Also exercise even if it’s as simple as moving legs or wrists. Take a shower switching from cold to warm/hot to trigger or remind ur nerves to move! Get lots of massages in wherever it hurts. Healthy lifestyle is the way to go with RA. Don’t forget u can have cheat days and fast food but keep it minimum and try to eat less bad sugars like cake. And oily stuff like chips is not that good. Most importantly KEEP A POSITIVE MINDSET. Mental health is needed to beat physical health. Have a blessed day and year. I hope u get better.

[@innhenyainnhenya5145]

but i heard to avoid .. dairy products.. red meat.. gluten food .. canola and vegetable oil . and sugar .. .instead one should eat lots of.. vegetables.. green leafy vegetables.. .turmeric which is anti inflammation. .lots of colourful fruits .. and stay in the sun to get vitsmin D.. and do yoga ..

[@arnesamonk3115]

Diagnosed at age 38. I also have lupus. Autoimmune diseases are hard to deal with

[@conniegullo6108]

Mine rarely starts in hands and feet, mine is shoulders, hip, knees...and wrists

[@janessatakesonra64]

I'm sorry to hear that. Same here it has really affected my life.

[@ankitagrawal6378]

I was recently diagnosed with RA. Ever since then the pain has worsened. Bones and joints hurt. Joints pop. Family amd friends blame me for not working (I am jobless) but believe me i not lazy, it just hurts.

[@melissakirk9033]

@@ankitagrawal6378 Don't you listen to them. If they felt a quarter of the pain we feel they would be hugging and supporting you. Do they not know Rheumatoid can get in your organs and kill you? People that treat us like that makes me want to take a baseball bat and hit them in every joint they have and then they just might understand. I couldn't actually do that to someone but when you go from working and just going until your husband say sit down your making me tired to waking up one morning in a different body that hurts so bad you have to use your teeth to move the cover on the bed and your husband has to undress you and redress you, I don't want one person to say I'm being lazy. I fought and prayed my way to where I don't need him to do all that. I had friends and family all one the same street and they saw how I worked and kept my home spotless and my yard groomed that nobody could say I was lazy. Tell them to talk to your doctor. You are not lazy, you're sick. I'm so very sorry they say that and hurt you. My doctor put me on Oxymorphon ER and it's a really strong pain reliever but it helps. I have been on the same dose since 2013 and probably need to get a higher dose but I'm putting it off until I can't take the pain anymore. The first week. I was on it I felt so good and stayed busy and lost 9 pounds. That was a bonus.

[@memanator4x]

I am now 72 I have had it since 50 now I am having the nodules in my hands, lots of pain in, ankles, feet, wrists ,fingers, knee’s it is hard because you look ok but everything hurts, everyone expects you to do everything like a person without RA...... not whining just fact!!

[@archnabajwa8636]

@@ankitagrawal6378 Ankit ji, if you are based in India, you must try Kriya Yoga by Satyam ji and Satvic Movement (diet related ). This combo has been very effective for me. For the last few months I ve been practicing these. Big relief from pain and stiffness. Please watch their videos by these given names , it will definitely help you. 🙏

[@fauxpro4561]

I'm watching this as a potential RA patient and can relate to it so much. The speaker does a great job here, I really hope the rheumatologist I have an appointment with next week has this depth of knowledge and they can help me.

[@LoveNanni]

I hope so as well, I atcually did not have good luck when I went to a rheumatology center.... just wanted to stop cortisone injections and hydroxychloroquine..... not really helpful... at all and I was having terrible flares at that time. I switched to a PA that specializes in RA it's taken a few years but they finally have me MUCH better controls

[@raebean6018]

​@@LoveNanniwhat's a PA?

[@sharoncraven9810]

Love Kevin mange really is so educational. I have a lot of this now. I face my condition head on. I study it and he's so spot on. It's so great this video exists to bring awareness

[@Fldavestone]

I am only a week into this after being blindsided with pain and paralysis.After much research i am over the shock and moving toward the depression.I am 64. Now on a positive note i have noticed changes in my bowel.I have been doing keto for high bp.I have had two teeth pulled years ago and an additional root canal.I used to use peroxide as a mouthwash.I believebibruined or killed my gut bacteria my flora no doubt in my mind.I am in a rebuilding stage,no meat or dairy,prebiotics and probiotics.Green banana and cabbage then saur kraut,kimchi,yogurt, kefir and fresh veggies and fruit...wish me well and good luck to you all.

[@tammekremer2138]

Diet is part of the problem with autoimune deseases

[@LiveLoveLaughEveryday]

Mine was caused by hidden chronic root canal infection. It stole my health.

[@Magiaimelissa]

I love getting funeral plan ads when looking at medical research videos lol!

[@sivasaranyadhanraj1121]

😂

[@ianjames5150]

😂😂 got to love the advertising game

[@rajivbhattarai5769]

Brain Fog, Fibromyalgia and Depression are óther consequences to deal for the rheumatoid arthritis patients.

[@possumfriend2335]

I think this and probably most (if not all) autoimmune disorders begin in the gut. I have all the symptoms of RA and it started after being given a fluoroquinolone antibiotic six years ago. I've had many other symptoms that began immediately like neuropathy too, but after 6 years and moderate improvement I now have this too.

[@kelcritcarroll]

My sister had a severe bladder/kidney infection qt 25 years old ..anyway she was prescribed an antibiotic of some kind and after that she had to sleep with a pillow between her knees as they hurt so bad and zhe had to do that the rest of her life..

[@jessicaalvarezmontano3934]

I agree! Mine started after taking Flsgyll.

[@metacortexvortex2131]

MY brother was prescribed fuoroquinilone for something and took a small amount. I wasn't familiar with it so I did my research and told him to stop immediately because of the crazy lasting side effects. I was horrified at the stories I read about the quinilone drugs. They were finally required by the FDA to place a new insert with the warnings only after they were pressured by patient advocates. Basically thy knew but were hiding the evidence. Now the insert lists the crazy long lasting and life changing side effects to the joints ( for instance) that can lead to an inability to walk for some ppl. Thats actually more common than they like to admit. I personally know a friend who took it and was later unable to walk on here own for a long time. She was the one who warned my brother after she found he was prescribed the drug. Its a poison and there are better options that are much safer. I hope you are doing better and sorry that big pharma got a doc to prescribe you that poison.

[@possumfriend2335]

@@metacortexvortex2131 Yes, the FDA meeting happened about 6 months after I was injured by them and then it took about 2 years for the prescribing change to trickle down to doctors to stop handing them out for every uncomplicated UTI and sinusitis. I wasn't able to walk off an on a few times in the first couple years and I agree, it's not as uncommon as they say.

[@Fldavestone]

Yes i used to use peroxide as a mouthwash i believe i killed my gut flora and dentalnissues and am trying to rebuild it.

[@natalyrolon8938]

I was diagnosed with RA at 27 im 29 now and everytime i feel pain or tierd my boyfriend thinks im exageratting and that RA is a joke... im happy to know that there are perople out there that acutally understand cuz i was starting to think i was crazy

[@2fish345]

Get rid of him

[@sk55559]

Get rid of him

[@andreamobeck200]

Oh yes! ,....to be believed is HUGE !!! I recently got my diagnosis and am being heard.....finally. (as if I have ever been a person who didn't push through 🙄)

[@Linznicole6]

I was just coming to say that sounds like someone who shouldn’t be your boyfriend. I see some others agree. But truly, if you don’t know about these topics I’d look up gaslighting, emotional invalidation and just qualities of toxic relationships. For him to not trust and sympathize your words, feelings, and experience, enough so that you almost felt you were crazy, shows that he isn’t self-assured/ has a lot of work to do to find himself, love himself and become confident in himself. So that he no longer projects his self doubt and and lack of compassion for himself onto other people.

[@nancychandler768]

Get rid of him.

[@dbeazrn3934]

I am currently in the middle of a multi-joint vs Systemic Flare - just started another Medrol Dosepak which, IMHO, is THE BEST TREATMENTS EVER.....BUT.....unfortunately after 28 “wonderful” years of marriage to this disease, dosepaks are horrible for us. DADJIMIT!!!! Methotrexate remains the GOLD STANDARD tx. after 40+ years. Praying for a cure to ALL autoimmune diseases. Pain is an “8” - rarely do I go over an “8” because, as a RN, I save the “9-10” rating for broken bones, kidney stones, natural childbirth (actually goes beyond the pain scale 😫), trauma events, cardiovascular events, etc. So, to keep it realistic for pain management, 8-8.5 is the highest I go, everyone is different. I pray for my fellow sufferers who are dealing with this painful, exhausting, disease. Love to you all! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ZeldaZelda-RichesToRags]

thank you...yes...every day is a struggle. My back/spine is involved, Spondylolysis /stenosis so I'm needing surgery...but knee replacement first, but must get my hemoglobin up a few points...got down to mid 7 hgb...gosh, no wonder I felt like crap! and so danged fatigued...i have NO WILL to get out of bed last few weeks...just lazy! Oh...love the peripheral Neuropathy...my heart is breaking as I love playing piano. My eyes always crusty, blurry vision...my elbo has a huge bulb on it...like an extra boob...it hurts, can't put my arm down on my elbo...but its hard to get out of bed...the pain is horrible....but thanks to the government, they get to dictate what pain meds my doctor can prescribe...WHY is this? The drug addicts are dying anyway, they'll find something to get their brains damaged.

[@janessatakesonra64]

so much love to you

[@terrywaters1667]

Greetings from fellow RA patient in Nashville. I have fought this for 36 years now. I can't express how important everyone have your annual eye doctor exams if not more often. RA can affect the eyes. Probably a lot of you on here know that but keep it in mind. Had to pulse up to 100 mgs of Prednisone a day for six months just to cool it off. Fellow prednisone takers know how awful this RX is.

[@MrAvant123]

I took MTX for over 5 years and one day decided enough is enough. MTX gave me horrible side effects 2 days after my weekly dose ever week. MTX is not good for anyone whose liver isnt A1 condition. MTX is basically toxic but the NHS call it the Gold Standard because it does work and is cheap....

[@rebeccagandi5301]

Arthritis can Change the quality of Life of an individual Completely. Deformity, and Crippling Oh very bad .

[@seanhill6332]

Just diagnosed with sevonegitive RA. Begun a carnavior diet, no plants/fruit, and and try to keep moving. Im feeling better they I have in a long time.

[@JuliePeterson-12345]

You really feel the carnivore diet is helping? I have been low carb but thinking of trying carnivore to see if it helps my horrible RA. So many talk about how going plant based helps. It’s all so confusing

[@niagarafallscondos7982]

I suggest you to try Canadian Arthron 5 for treat to recovery.

[@tonyaperry4763]

I honestly do not understand as I have listened to lecture after lecture and it's always how far they have come. I do have multiple autoimmune diseases, RA being one of those. I have take multiple meds, changing every 6mths 1yr. I have never ever been in remission!! I do believe my dr is trying, but none of these meds I have tried has helped me. I so bad want to go, function like I was before all this crap hit me like a ton of bricks!! If there is such great success why is none of the meds helping?

[@robynfoss9449]

Because they with the meds it treats the symptoms not the source, which is your gut, in other means immune system is way off, find a natural path trained with at least four years natural pathic College, and get your gut health in good shape. Medications only treat the symptoms, not where the source came from which is your immune system in which 75% of your gut is your immune system

[@maryr130]

Its all about big pharma.

[@tinabloomfield7228]

I've been finally diagnosed with RA this past year, but I've had this at least 10 years trying to get a diagnosis or reason why I'm in constant pain. I've had to have multiple reconstructive surgeries on both feet since 2012. I'm learning so much about this. I'm only 53...but I feel like I'm 90. I've got a great Rhumatologist...but I am tired of these constant flares. We have tried several medications, with the newest being Rinvoque. Going on month three of that and it's not working yet. Just feeling like I'm at the end of my rope.

[@lindydee4293]

I’m so sorry to hear about how you experience RA, it sounds like you have been badly let down by the medical profession. I hope your new meds kick in soon to give you the relief you so rightly deserve x

[@jenellmurad2960]

Healthy lifestyle! We need to clean up our diet and try our best to exercise! I read today in a book that heals the body through food written by a doctor. Carrots, potatoes, celery, lemon, water, honey, strawberry, milk, yogurt or cheese not salty! Even Arugula or Rocca I’m telling u this but I haven’t tried it yet! I’m gonna try it for a month. Turn the things I told u into soup or juice or eat salads. And eat 8 hours fast for 16 meaning if u wake up at 8 am you are allowed to eat for 8 hours than stop. U could drink hot and cold drinks or water. Also exercise even if it’s as simple as moving legs or wrists. Take a shower switching from cold to warm/hot to trigger or remind ur nerves to move! Get lots of massages in wherever it hurts. Healthy lifestyle is the way to go with RA. Don’t forget u can have cheat days and fast food but keep it minimum and try to eat less bad sugars like cake. And oily stuff like chips is not that good. Most importantly KEEP A POSITIVE MINDSET. Mental health is needed to beat physical health. Have a blessed day and year. I hope u get better. If u smoke stop and if u drink alcohol stop cause it might be causing RA. I really do hope u get better. Take care

[@sherryjbrown9794]

Please consider carefully before having surgery. I had to have all the metatarsal heads removed in my right foot.( or so I was led to believe). The pain is so much worse after 2 major surgeries. When you do any reconstructive surgery on the foot, it affects all of the muscles and tendons. Your foot is in a total different structure post surgery. Nothing sits like it always had. Your gait is severely altered. Different muscle and tendon strains are a constant struggle. Everything from your toes to your hips is aligned differently. The trauma of surgery typically invites more arthritic symptoms. My feet are always extremely sore. Have several days that I can barely stand, let alone walk. Please think long and hard.

[@oldman2800]

Your experience is in contrast to mine. It probably took six month for the original symptoms of abdominal pain to manifest into lung issues then finally joint pain where my doctor did RA bloods that identified the bizarre disease as severe , he immediately started me on methotrexate and steroids while I waited six months to see a specialist. Adding Plaquinel and increasing meth to 25mgs injectable eventually put me into remission. Some permanent damage has occurred and it took more than a year to get off steroids. Steroids gave me instant and permanent relief from pain and symptoms although I started on large doses I was weaned off steroids using pain as a guide for dosage, steroids also stopped the damage progressing making side effects from steroids insignicicant compared to RA. I found myself stuck on 12mgs of steroid until ra dosages were increased then weaning off steroids took over a year which wasn't unusual

[@health-seeking]

@@sherryjbrown9794 I am thinking in surgery but now maybe not. That you sherry I will research better..

[@wadesampson9726]

I've was diagnosed at 9 and it's effected almost every joint and everything in my life I used to box and now every dream I used to have is gone.. im 24 now and it's not gotten easier at all instead I feel even more alone.

[@sharinmythoughts2510]

😢 I’m sorry Love, praying for you ❤

[@amyalvarez8760]

So sorry this has happened to you so young. I was diagnosed at an much older age than you.

[@Ivehadenuff]

I hope you can find an online community. I’m older, but you are young.

[@Beafeaters]

I’m only 30 and just got diagnosed can’t do anything I love to do anymore. The medicine makes me feel terrible. This sucks.

[@flusterbunny_scribbles]

I’m 34 with RA now for the past 2 years. It’s so frustrating and discouraging. Not at all how I saw my 30s and the scary prospects of really early aging have me in tears so often. It’s so scary

[@Beafeaters]

@@flusterbunny_scribbles yo what do you do for it?! I need help!

[@nylyessuh3056]

I have it and I’m convinced it is triggered by hormone imbalances or fluctuations.

[@laurieb9053]

Like estrogen loss at menopause!

[@innhenyainnhenya5145]

Exactly.. as soon as i have stopped having my mens at 51 and now 52 i am having morning pain in my left hand fingers

[@Quagigitymire]

@@innhenyainnhenya5145 this is a non-symetrical pain issue, which I believe is a pretty typical trait (having symmetry in their joint pains) of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

[@innhenyainnhenya5145]

@@Quagigitymire thanks for the info... i do not know what to eat in the morning.. i have heard to avoid dairy products.. milk.. butter. cheese.. wheat..oats...refined white flour.. bread.. pasta..sugar...tomatoes. . this is extremly severe diet.. i hope science find a good solution to this RA illness..

[@laurenholcomb9315]

I believe that had something to do with mine. I had a few health issues before my RA came up, but NEVER arthritis in my life. I got off of BC after 11 years, and my RA came up two months later!

[@donnahookem4262]

It doesn't leave you"""" I cannot do a lot off things I could before... its really frustrating ad upsetting""

[@SuperZander123]

What about all of us people that did that when we were younger, we're misdiagnosed until we were older! You seem pretty biased

[@violetfx.]

I do found it subside when pregnancy. But come back after I believe it's pregnancy hormones that's helpful.but I suffer from cholistis in the pregnancy with high bile salts .witch can cause still birth .

[@sharonjefferson]

No I have R.A. and it has been affecting my eyes. My ankles are swollen all of the time.

[@ABHISHEK-ze2wl]

I'm 16 only but suffering from this.. 😥

[@seismicvertigo345]

I am so sorry dude

[@dixiehodges4802]

I am sorry

[@ehartmiller]

I feel your pain I had junior arthritis at 15 then it progressed to RA..rest..stay as active as possible and please take your meds I have RA-ILD now because I didn’t take care of myself and I let the inflammation get to high and worse

[@kuroe-chan5190]

It used to be worse when I moved around a lot. I used to be a kennel tech and moved around with dogs for 8hrs day. When I guess I’d be active my knees are a and back would hurt so bad and be so stiff I cried at the end of the day. But it came and went. Now I’m a receptionist I notice it more when I sit for more than an hr. And in 2020 I got to the point I can’t walk and be active remotely as well as I could be fore covid. I feel it’s affecting way more than my joints and skin now. Drs never really took me seriously until I saw an endocrinologist and a spine de He urged me to have my pcp out I. To see a Rhuematologist. I’ve tried for years and finally they gave in. I am so mad at all theses doles who failed me. I think it’s too late now

[@godsend2529]

look up dr rowan on youtube and ozone therapy

[@metacortexvortex2131]

Sorry to hear they ran you in circles. Happend to my brother until his Ulcerative Colitis got so bad he needed an emergency blood transfusion. This finally got them to listen about his arthritis symptoms and violá he was diagnosed with RA. It took him until he could have died from blood loss in his stool due to Ulcerative Colitis and then they finally believed his chronic shoulder and neck inflammation wasn't in his head. Love good doctors but I fucking hate the quacks with a passion. The most robotic, condescending non listening, arrogant gatekeepers of medicine who think they know better what you're feeling in the body you've spent 30 years in than you do...as the actual driver of that body. Doctors need to learn to stfu and listen to the ppl who live in their body as the expert on that body.

[@maryr130]

Agree. Activity triggers flares. You learn to be sedentary to prevent them. Later..not even that works. It is an inside plus disease. I was failed by every one involved.

[@maryr130]

I'm with you. The VA dropped the ball with me 13 years ago.

[@silverbreezeRn]

Oh my goodness, I hope to get a rheumatologist who is as smart as this Dr. I have been treating the symptoms of Sjogrens Syndrome for decades when I probably have RA. I recently asked for a referral to a rheumatologist to better treat my "Sjogrens" symptoms. After talking to my cousin today, who was misdiagnosed with Sjogrens, I learned that RA has many of the same symptoms as Sjogrens. Thanks for such an educational video!!

[@maryr130]

As well as Lupus.

[@smashy_smasherton]

Just be glad you don’t live in Northern Canada. They’ll do anything but check for immune system issues. Year 3 of asking to see a rheumatologist….

[@maryr130]

Try Keto

[@calicat7794]

I was diagnosed with RA at 52. I 've had it now 13 years. I tried lots and lots of medications like Metotrexate, Humira, Embrel, Simponi and others. Nothing really worked for me until 4 years ago I started taken Xeljanz. After a few days my RA symptoms were gone 100% and I have never even had a swolken joint and don't even know I have RA. This medication is the bomb! I will take the rest of my life. Please try it!

[@kimconda7492]

Where to buy

[@lilimanobal5644]

Where to buy xeljanz.

[@calicat7794]

You have to go through your rheumatogist to get a precription. The reason my insurance OK'd it was because I had tried so many medicines that didnt work for me. Its not a cheap drug, but my insurance pays for me to be on it. It worked so well for me and I am grateful to be on it. Good Luck!

[@Missplants-pomnifan]

Anyone try Avara? I have psoriasis also on top of RA

[@Syedda-nosheen]

@CaliCat : this drug Xelijanz is quite dangerous and cause other major diseases and one of those diseases is cancer.

[@therelationshipzonet.r.z.2258]

I'm listening to this as a potential RA sufferer. I haven't been diagnosed, but I'm getting tested today. I feel that my doctor has overlooked my symptoms, and it's frustrating. Thank you so much!!! I needed this.

[@tylerstrong1878]

Im 26 and ive been dealing with this for a while and im unable to work, exercise, art, baby setting my neices, etc are all things i cannot do anymore. I have severe inflamation and my pain comes mainly from my shoulders, hips, wrists, hands, and feet. When i get up i cannot move for hours but unfortunately I have no insurance and have no way to get help or medications. This led to my depression because im unable to provide and work fulltime. I cannot even work part time for 3 or 4 hours without being in horrific disabling pain. I also just found put i have Scheuermann disease and its causing anterior wedging in the front of my spine and chronic dengenerative Schmorl nodes. I have like eletric pain shooting up my back everyday. Bending or even riding dowm the road amd hitting a bump or uneven area in the road causes breath taking pain.

[@Zerin666]

Tyler Strong Hy so I am not the only one who found it extremely difficult.to work with RA.I am 27 and unemployed for this.I lie down mostly because of extreme fatigue just waiting to get better.I wish people we're more supportive of young people who had RA and help them.to.find a suitable.job.

[@abbyakk582]

😟 I pray for you

[@abbyakk582]

Biological treatment change my life I am pain free now

[@mamashiraz]

Can you get SSI and health insurance? My degenerative disc disease started in my 30s and car accidents (rear ended) added to the problem. Today at 54, I have RA, Sjogrens, Hashimoto’s and getting worked up for lupus. If I knew back then that this is what the future held, I would have done something about it a lot sooner. It’s hard but fight for your health before it progresses beyond what it is now🙏💪

[@yogiyogesh815]

Tyler Strong check you are Vitamin D deficiency!!!

[@ClowderBeatsAnimals]

I had juvenile arthritis which I didnt outgrow as was expected. Now close to my 40s and its been wreaking havoc to my gut health.

[@tracysmith245]

most of the problem is what you eat limit transfats I have to limit and avoid phosphorus foods aka anything already in a box or Tinned products. Bread, Pasta even fizzy water carbonated drinks like cola, and coffee tea I love my tea got rid of drinking coffee. mine was low level of calcium it is the opposite for me i can not absorb vitamin D and calcium.

[@danielscarbrough4363]

Chronic Fatigue...a most difficult RA symptom that gets little attention, and many people are suffering in silence. Still looking for solutions here, it's a difficult thing to cope with. I watch and listen with an open mind to any sincere soul, we must be ready to accept and make changes. I found the greatest relief so far by adopting a grain free diet first...and then finally went plant free, and doing so helped reduce 50-80% of the RA associated pain symptoms but still struggling with chronic fatigue. I have learned, if one just stops consuming seed/vegetable oil, carbs, especially from grains, they will do so much better managing RA and better health in general, no matter the issue!

[@dr.m-beenzunamwiinganakazw9106]

Just heard Dr. Mange mention of juvenile RA. Chronic illnesses, from juvenile to adult having lived with RA et Al., Ultimately a combination of all. My suggestion to all Physicians in this field, may be they need to invite some patients living w such chronic diseases (RA & Diabetes).... To attend such gatherings to better improve data collections at a first hand, & view where different acts comes in. Just my thoughts.

[@sextoncardew903]

So, I listened to Dr. Mange for half an hour, and he told me what I already know.

[@juliepeterson6988]

You knew everything? And all the statistics and demographic information? He is supporting all doctors in helping with RA

[@HTX_Son]

It would have been nice to hear about successful treatment strategies.

[@evel.1546]

I was told my Tramadol 25mg prescription was not for me in dealing with my fibromyalgia and my rheumatoid arthritis and was prescribed Gabapabtin and Nortriptyline both are depression medications used to treat “pain” and did nothing for my pain and now my left hand is beyond stiff 24/7 I can’t bed my middle finger or my index finger and sometimes my middle finger gets stuck and it hurts to release it. My right hip aches so bad I need a cane to get around. I honestly believe we are being prescribed the meds I mentioned because they want to dumb down us, and doctors are getting paid $$ to prescribe as many medications for antidepressants as possible. Does anyone here take a good pain medication and anti-inflammatory medication they can recommend??

[@jonnyboi068]

Indomethacin

[@tammekremer2138]

Metrotrexate

[@doreengillardi1576]

I was wondering if anybody out there with r a i Am 77 and was diagnosed a few months ago doctor wants me to start Methotrexate I'm a little bit Leery and that's why I'm listening to different doctors on KZbin can anybody tell me if they get lightheaded or a little dizzy with this condition I'd appreciate your feedback thank you

[@JF-kv1gm]

Hi there. I'm 60, got diagnosed in November and started Methotrexate in January. Can't say I have had any unpleasant effects. I did 10mg for the first month and after blood tests to check liver/kidney, I started 15mg 2 weeks ago. Am beginning to have less pain and stiffness although it is definitely variable from day to day. Best wishes, sending a hug.

[@doreengillardi1576]

@@JF-kv1gm thank you JF how are you doing now are you still on the mess out trexate and how are you feeling

[@maryr130]

Don't do it. Studies prove it causes Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. Happened to my dad too. RIP.

[@colinosborne3877]

I wanted to understand this as I have a review with my consultant next week. The problem though was I couldn't read any of the script on the slides as too small.😒 Im in the UK, suffered for twenty years now, 79 y, in remission and injecting 162mg RoActemra weekly and Metotrexate 20mg and folic acid. My consultants (Bath RNDH) have never been able to define my RA, I have the physical symptoms but all the tests show negative. Im disappointed they wont discuss anything in depth. Why is the ring finger the only one completely unaffected while all other fingers (but not thumbs) have affected joints? So is the silver ring altering any electrical signals to that finger?

[@kaywatson6505]

My morning stiffness when I wake up usually lasts about 1-1.5 hours.

[@barbaramiprince5724]

It’s a Shame that we have to go through so much/ Pain while being mocked & laughed @ by most / past physicians who looked down on us due to their lack of knowledge,with all their Degrees ,,,while the good / best doctors 🥼 are the ones to clean up their mess,,concerning what they could of done instead of not being concerned about the patients health & only their pockets.& Now with this COVID is their excuse to not work,, keeping most offices closed,,as an excuse to not do their job,in which they wasn’t doing anything anyway,,JUST SAD 😞 😷

[@saoirsejoyce6411]

I’m 23 and got diagnosed a year ago today. They put me on methotrexate(oral) straight away and I only took it once after reading all the bad side effects, I never heard from the hospital again

[@godsgirl2012]

I just got diagnosed with RA and my Dr is going to give me methotrexate... I'm hesitant as well because of the side effects. What are you taking now if you don't mind me asking?

[@saoirsejoyce6411]

@@godsgirl2012 Well the hospital never gave me a follow up appointment so the only thing I take now is tramadol for pain and anti inflammatories!

[@anthealogan777]

Unfortunately it gets worse and your joints will be damaged, if not properly treated, make a fuss and say you want an alternative drug. I refused to take MTX as my hair fell out.

[@mohansinhjhala9754]

Thank God you have not gone for Methotrexate. After its use for 15 years,side effects have become monstrous for me

[@sharinmythoughts2510]

Take your meds. Don’t be deformed.

[@NoName-hs4ov]

I have RA. I’m considering calling it a wrap. 41 yrs is a good run in my book.

[@rebeccagandi5301]

Thank you all Doctors for Giving Us hope for this Disease.

[@awesomeblossom1]

8:40 i have RA and recently started iron infusions because i have terrible anemia... so the inflammatory process is causing hepcidin disregulation and and interfering with the production of red blood cells (erythropoiesis), and that causes anemia? Is that right? My doctors dont seem to know this..

[@emh8861]

Please check out Dr. Berg on KZbin about this. 🙏

[@annathomas6496]

I was diagnosed with RA when I was 17. I haven't seen a rheumatologist since I was 19. I have an appointment in a month and I hope these discussions have changed.

[@SA-mz2mc]

What made you stop seeing the doctor?

[@annathomas6496]

@@SA-mz2mc finances and lack of insurance. I finally had the money to go and good insurance. I have had 3 appointments that cost $2600. I luckily paid $100 on that amount. but also owed for the blood work and xrays. I still have no idea how much the medication will cost. I have a disease that if I don't take care of it will cripple me. Yet health care is so expensive.

[@SA-mz2mc]

@@annathomas6496 yeah it's really sad, I'm also having Ra, I was diagnosed with ra when I was 20 unfortunately. Where are you from though? Is Ra treatment that expensive? I'm getting treatment in an affordable price

[@KIRI-iz]

I'm 16 rn. I've had it for about 6 years. I haven't seen a doctor in two years. I'm trying to see a doctor next week. I hope all went well for you.

[@KIRI-iz]

Wait... We can get crippled..?

[@health-seeking]

Minute 7:56 that is not true, I have ra for 20 years on methotrexate then cimzia then Tocizumab then cimzia again and I have distorted hands feet problems everywhere had back operation meds cause sjorn disease. Had cancer. Been on intermittent fasting for 2 weeks and crp dropped from 14 to 7. There should be more research on the causes of ra rather than damping the imune system suppressing the imune system that doesn’t work. By the way the last 20 years I tried every diet on the plant without success. Only fasting worked. When I was diagnosed my crp was over 300 and 6 month later doctor lost hope as methratexade was not working on me. All the anti inflamatórios caused stomach issue and I have to take methotrexate injections but they caused fungal infections together with cimzia. They also cause Candida. Methotrexate causes diary intolerance and they also cause leaky gut. This is a battle one cannot win. Have to have raw milk kefir and tons of vitamins. Stomach sorted and tiredness sorted. Got rid of probiotics and now sorting constipation cause by hysterectomy that was caused by the cancer that was caused by the meds. No end to it. I have tried moringa that didn’t work and other shit that didn’t work. I carry on with intermittent fasting and see blood tests after another 6 weeks. If crp zero good bye cimzia. Doctors only give meds given by big pharma. When I had cancer I took the decision to find the causes and get rid of meds. I think I am doing well as reflux gone and crp is doing. I am curing my leaky gut with chicken stock and pain goes away with high doses of vitamin c. That minute 19 I gave the red eye, it was caused by a zoster vaccine given at he age of 10 and shingles 2 years ago. Sad.

[@health-seeking]

Both medications cause side effects. Methotrexade blocks B12, Folic acid, C , giving me gum disease, then Cimzia gave me cancer, tocizumab SIBO. The only thing without side effects is fasting :crp from 14 to 7 and vitamin C :CRP from 6 to 4. Off cimzia now, will let you know in 4 weeks time how it goes.

[@maryr130]

Methotrexate causes Non Hodgkins Lymphoma.

[@rozacielo7792]

excellent presentation .... truly impressed w dr. Kevin Mange and his true knowledge on `RA and its symptoms ... that. you for sharing

[@timothyshankar8192]

Ki

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

It's all diet and insulin folks! And chemicals in food! Read the book "How I Cured My Arthritis". Insulin is highly damaging to the body and the AHA's and ADA's recommend high carb diet is causing chronic hyperinsulinemia. Stiffness is also an early sign of Parkinson's - decades in advance.

[@juliainapril24]

So you don’t have it

[@mardellpeters8371]

I have Ra and osteoporosis along with fibromyalgia,. Hasn't been a cake walk. Would never expect someone to understand it because of the complications that come with it. No different from anyone else but it hurts. IAM a fighter and will continue,. But it hurt and nothing really takes it away one day at a time. Very blessed still here and knowing what I believe in.some do not understand that I try my best everyday to force myself to do the things that I have to do and days I take it easy. My heart goes out to all with it cause there is no rym to any of it. God bless all with it. I won't give up am a fighter and try not to complain out about it just be happy if you don't have it. If so do your best to be as strong as you can. God bless

[@emh8861]

Too much iron . Also need more potassium.

[@jonathanrousseau9335]

I miss my hand, i when use to hold bottle without any pain😢

[@Islamicbachy]

I found out i have RA i m 34 year old i m so sad

[@aprilc1077]

How does he know it's the RA is causing cardiovascular events and not the suppression of the immune system or the medications? I mean people have RA for awhile before diagnosis but the cardio numbers don't increase at that time, only years later when most patients should have had the inflammation in regression except for some flare ups? 🤔 Also, he said this was also found in Corona in the US. Where or what is Corona US? Pretty curious on these statements I see no real causality offered to back up the claims. There could be, it's just not validated at the 13:00 minute mark. I'll watch the rest to see. I'm also not sure why he looks so happy sharing this very bad news. Dude is weird! Don't trust him. My discernment of deceit is off the chart right now. JS. 😢

[@skinncosmetics1979]

Does any one get facial, head tingling or facial pain with this disease ?

[@allisonarmstrong191]

YES, I have right eyebrow pain which spreads over my face especially when tired, nobody ever mentions this.

[@MsMtwardy]

The fatigue and pain is just horrible I’m almost 42 I can’t take it no more. Have had symptoms since 5 years old got diagnosed in my 20s. I’m on Coestynx injections after methotrexate didn’t help…I’m crossing my fingers

[@robertrpenny]

I think Mjm below is correct. I am 68 yrs, have been complaining of pain in various joints for 10 yrs, RF=251 , ACCP= 445 and they still say I have OA so do nothing. But when I ask about the numbers they say don't worry about it. Although that set of numbers implies RA is 95% or higher. Now I have hearing loss in left ear and am wondering about AIED. But i can see it coming, get a hearing aid and call somebody who cares.

[@patscorner7183]

The older you are the more they'd say you're fine

[@verily360]

Have a RF blood test. Rheumatoid factor.

[@robertrpenny]

@@verily360 RF= 251 last test. Did you read the comment?

[@maryr130]

It attacks way more than hands and feet. It might start there but it ends up affecting every single part of you. Every joint.

[@Brandi.65]

My lung doctor is going to get x-ray of my lungs. To see if I have scarring on the lungs.

[@mohansinhjhala9754]

RA for 16 years.Apart from comorbitis like skin disease, peripheral neuropathy etc.I've Osteoarthritis superimposed upon RA for the Right Shoulder which has steadily increased over past 6 years and since last 1 month rotational movements of the arm and pains are troubling a lot.I am 82.Methotrexate is my medication. Kindly help me.

[@christye1884]

Try fasting

[@mohansinhjhala9754]

Fasting is not feasible for many medicine are being taken.Thanks.

[@christye1884]

@@mohansinhjhala9754 okay I have ra and fast and it helps I also take low dose prednisone

[@tammekremer2138]

@@mohansinhjhala9754 vasting after taking medicin start with 8 hours

[@Brandi.65]

RA has attacked my feet bad.

[@PabloPablo-x1o]

Chylimida pneumonia lung infection causes arthritis and Alzheimer's disease

[@pattiskidmore7334]

Thank you for your share. You have shed some lite on this horrible disease

[@violetfx.]

I had been diagnosed with junior Rheumatoid arthritis age 4,am age ,34,,yr now been told I have no longer RA .but having slot same issue I know in my gut I've had another spike and regressive . please can I tell me that this a long term.,am just taking zapine and inbruphen .this not doing anything to help

[@ehartmiller]

I feel your pain I had junior arthritis at 14 then it progressed to RA..rest..stay as active as possible and please take your meds I have RA-ILD now because I didn’t take care of myself and I let the inflammation get to high and worse

[@DhaRuPerera]

Erica Miller Which treatment are you getting now?

[@beautifly07]

There’s no cure for RA…

[@tammekremer2138]

@@beautifly07 its a fight to lower the symptons

[@denisereid9644]

Excellent presentation from the point of observer/patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis/Type 2 Diabetes/Fibromyalgia/Hypertension. I was extremely active in the workforce and towards my 45th birthday I begin to notice a great deal changes (i.e. physical pain, chest pain, painful rib cage and shoulders, numbness to hands, painful wrist). Had 2-3 Heart Stress Test, Heart Scan etc. I continued on for the next few years, but no other explanation until diagnoses of Type 2 Diabetes. Time continues, but still unbelievable pain and then the relentless fatigue! Started noticing extreme pain to feet, ankles and legs and the onset of inflamed elbows with obvious redness and pain. Attempted to maintain a level of walking exercise, but one day while legs painful, thought just do your evening walking exercise and I took a nasty fall (struck concrete pavement) when my legs suddenly gave out before I even started the walk. No longer in the workforce as of January 2016, but no health insurance.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

You have helped me see how RA is affecting my pain and problems with activity. Your symptoms are my symptoms. Strangely, this is a comfort. I am not alone. Many thanks.

[@jonnyboi068]

I can’t afford insurance. I’m not broke but I’m not rich

[@maryr130]

Prednisone causes medically induced diabetes.

[@chinenyeokuwuchwu4784]

Thanks doctor

[@cynthiareed4814]

I was diagnosed last year 2020. I have RA. I have a constant burning pain in my left ankle. My feet are beginning to hurt more . It seems to be moving into my legs. I do have numbness in my feet and hands @ times

[@jenellmurad2960]

Healthy lifestyle! We need to clean up our diet and try our best to exercise! I read today in a book that heals the body through food written by a doctor. Carrots, potatoes, celery, lemon, water, honey, strawberry, milk, yogurt or cheese not salty! Even Arugula or Rocca I’m telling u this but I haven’t tried it yet! I’m gonna try it for a month. Turn the things I told u into soup or juice or eat salads. And eat 8 hours fast for 16 meaning if u wake up at 8 am you are allowed to eat for 8 hours than stop. U could drink hot and cold drinks or water. Also exercise even if it’s as simple as moving legs or wrists. Take a shower switching from cold to warm/hot to trigger or remind ur nerves to move! Get lots of massages in wherever it hurts. Healthy lifestyle is the way to go with RA. Don’t forget u can have cheat days and fast food but keep it minimum and try to eat less bad sugars like cake. And oily stuff like chips is not that good. Most importantly KEEP A POSITIVE MINDSET. Mental health is needed to beat physical health. Have a blessed day and year. I hope u get better.

[@jenellmurad2960]

Forget to tell you. If u drink alcohol stop it. And if u smoke anything stop it. Both of these could be causes of RA.

[@cynthiareed4814]

@@jenellmurad2960 Thank you

[@tammekremer2138]

@@jenellmurad2960 its also in your diet and its volume

[@maryr130]

​@@jenellmurad2960tell that to a child with it...

[@loangirly]

I have positive ANA and several other tests my rheumatologists (super young) ran. All started five months ago VERY suddenly but leaves me unable to walk, shower, get out of bed, even use toilet unaided. Shocking stuff!! I am on high level steroids to function. This doc STILL won’t diagnose RA because it’s “atypical” to have the shoulder, wrist, hands/fingers, knees, ankles/feet all swollen at the same time. She is so timid. She says ‘you don’t see thumbs effected with RA usually so let’s just wait’. WBC count also high, but she won’t even try a round of antibiotics. I am not going to drag this thing out because she is afraid. I am going to try and see if I can get an appointment with you or get a recommendation of a doctor from you. Also calling Johns Hopkins for the same. 56 years old and ain’t nobody got time for this!!!

[@mahardaierattan375]

I can't help myself with pain in my knees pain bad

[@BrenD3437]

I have been diagnosed with RA 30 years ago. Because I no longer want to take the biologics I cannot get a Rheumatologist. The one I had retired. I have been on Prednisone for the last 2.5 years. I eat a very healthy diet. I can go almost 2 weeks after being on prednisone for 11 days before an another flare up. I do everything to keep active. Today I woke up with a swollen left foot and ankle, two shoulders swollen left I could barely move while on prednisone.

[@marthayanez6816]

U just describe what I am living. I just have my second surgery in my left ankle. The first one was In the right one. Pls help me, I got enough, I also have polychondritis. HELP ME!! B

[@ranjasengupta5151]

I have RA, diagnosed in 2020 after I had massive knee pain and had to walk with walker. Now realise have had many symptoms over last many years that myst all be linked to RA. But I took only homeopathy treatment to avoid the side effects, and my CRP is now abt 6.5. Also doing physiotherapy. Much better now and lot of old symptoms being revisited then going away. Like walking back down a path.

[@dieticiansarikasharma8329]

Homeopathic from where and which medicines?

[@cafe80sarigachu]

Maybe over consumption of sweets and eating fastfood sugar and lack of moving or exercise’s.

[@maryr130]

Nope...I got it and none of those things applied to me.

[@monicasunday7270]

I thought my body would never be the same again, but you fixed it. My heartiest gratitude to you Dr Igudia for helping me cure my type 2 diabetes disease successfully

[@robynfoss9449]

Finding a very educated in a college natural path to help you get your immune system balanced and get the inflammation down is key, then find a myofascial release practitioner to release the restrictions in the muscles tendons and allow fluids to flow into the joints

[@rhodakozak1205]

Had been having some RA symptoms for a while before my official diagnosis (less than a year). My rheumatologist confirmed just 2 months ago that I do indeed have RA, and I have just started a very aggressive form of treatment to try to get the disease progression under control, so that I can live a relatively comfortable life and not face early retirement, due to disability.

[@KennyGuyte]

How are you now?

[@kalebgullan4157]

How are the side effect? ❤️

[@andreamobeck200]

Rhoda, me too basically. See rheumatologist for the 1st time in October. Immune suppression meds, kind of scares me. Am 58 years old, work part time. My 2 year old granddaughter and my feisty mare are my 2 top joys. When you say "aggressive" what are the down sides to your treatment so far? Thanks for sharing.

[@JustJulesAgain]

@@andreamobeck200 I am 57, was extremely active had 2 jobs, and took care of my elders. Started off with tendonitis. I think I have text book carpel tunnel now, but I took the pills and they knocked me on my butt, and all I wanted to do is sleep. Was horrid. Prednisone helped, for awhile but not anymore. Dealing with this for about a year and a half. And I quit working. I can move every other day, out of shape, but my right hand is numb. Told my Dr and just gave me more meds. I don't know what to do now. But the drugs were horrid.. I do know other people who have great results with them tho. I was wiped out, or hives. No x-rays taken. My first appt, my primary doctor blew me off and said I just had arthritis. Every person I know 60+ has been in remission or surgery and are doing well now. Best of luck!

[@Beafeaters]

I just got diagnosed at 30. Joints w flamed for over two years before even going to a doctor. On medication now and it makes me feel absolutely awful. Any advice?

[@joemurphy710]

I have ulna deviation. Methotrexate did not help. I have several synovectomies and it still occurred.

[@lindagibson744]

My mom was cured and died of something else. The Medical Specialist says that she was in remission.

[@violetgodwin677]

She was cured of RA?

[@lindagibson744]

@@violetgodwin677 yes for 30 plus years after natural treatment & prayers it did not return. To God be all the glory. The Almighty, healed in Biblical times and His ministry continues on earth even today for those who have faith that He can heal them.

[@violetgodwin677]

@@lindagibson744 amen! thanks for sharing. God bless you ❤️❤️

[@mikesmith1702]

do you offer patients treatment through diet modification?

[@kaybaby8654]

Diet modifications won’t work

[@tammekremer2138]

Physicians.....medicyn patients........diet

[@nathmijayasekara1328]

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[@lindagibson744]

The symptoms and causes underlying an illness are often resolved during a fast as the body isn't burdened by the work of digestion and assimilation. - Vernon Norman

[@staceyanderson4536]

I have felt significant improvement within 24 hours with water fasting

[@lindagibson744]

@@staceyanderson4536 how long was your water fast?

[@staceyanderson4536]

@@lindagibson744 4 days

[@ehartmiller]

Not true I’ve tried everyone is different

[@elles.6768]

My crp lowered after doing intermittent fasting and 72hr water fast. I still have pain though. Trying to figure it all out without meds. I didn’t have ankle swelling until being on prednisone.

[@lucyfoster8624]

What about using low-dose naltrexone? I understand it needs to be compounded for use. There are a lot of VA patients that need this type of drug to combat third & fourth stage RA? However, it appears to be unheard of in their rheumatology departments.

[@sherrymazza2133]

Start to feel better between 11am and 1pm and I get up a little before 6am. I also had a stent put in my LAD which failed in less than a year and the old stent had to be restented.

[@floswason8776]

I’ve had active RA for over 40 years l did 40 years working in a refridgerated area had both knees replaced was on HCQ from beginning after had knee done found lymphoma in one knee was already on methotrexate also now after 40 years of medication my left hand is showing stiffness So that is my major problem now I’m very wary of changing drugs especially taking shot now in my later years symptoms of cateracts I blnow that is from my years of taking HCQ

[@maryr130]

Prednisone causes cataracts and Methotrexate causes Non Hodgkins Lymphoma.

[@shiarafigoni1464]

Lyme disease

[@pennydahl809]

Im in pain in my leg and knee so bad i can hardly move it, what could it be im 54 female

[@Dorvita]

uncommon but not ruled out..... Hello RA with fibrillary glomerulonephritis here....