SHOCKING: Serious Complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis! | Rheumatologist Dr. Micah Yu

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

Tell me what complication of RA are surprising to you!

[@sandramoh7256]

@@MYAutoimmuneMD The occasional unexplained shortness of breath and the allergic reaction to biologics (escalated recently to skin ulcerations) are not surprising but concern me. The long duration of the flares is also concerning me a lot. I haven't felt "good" or "alright" and haven't been able to resume my ordinary life ever since my flares started. Steroids make me feel bettet, but once stopped, I relapse which affects me physiologicallly and psychologically.

[@dcantwell119]

Anterior Uveitis, neutropenia in felty syndrome. LGL leukemia which presents like Felty Syndrome.

[@JoanneM-jb6uo]

I have been living with RA since 2015. There were many things in your video i was not aware of. Thank for helping us to be more informed about this disease so we can be sure to bring our concerns to our doctor's attention rather than brushing them off.

[@sharonlumsden5504]

I have rheumatoid arthritis and antisphospholipid antibody syndrome. I have tried several different medications. I’ve been on methotrexate for a long time, and I was on Enbrel for almost 14 years till it quit working. Since then I’ve tried several different medicines with no success. The pain is awful and very isolating. I have not given up but sometimes I would love to just crawl in the bed and just stay there. 😡

[@EdikeTheresa-qg2gj]

😢😢

[@margareta5038]

Dear dr. Micah, your channel helped me learn a lot about autoimmune diseases. Now I feel more confident talking to my doctor. Never stop making these and never change! Thank you for the knowledge.

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

Thank you so much!

[@Brook-ct3kk]

Rheumatoid arthritis sounds like one of the worse diseases to have. Hopeless 😢

[@elizabethlewis1781]

It is not. I have it. 13 years now. The medications they have now work very well. Without them, it would be horrible!

[@yasmineel7479]

@@elizabethlewis1781hello are you taking dmards? Or biologic meds?

[@yasmineel7479]

@@elizabethlewis1781are you using oral meds or biologic/infusion ?

[@heatherthompson3670]

It depends. It is a dreadful disease for me because there are medications that I cannot take.

[@Cholita.1979]

Try the carnivore diet.

[@EdikeTheresa-qg2gj]

Thanks Doc. It's my first time crossing paths with your videos, and I must say it's helpful. I was diagnosed with RA, 14 yrs back, presently there is no rheumatologist in my location here in Nigeria. It's not been easy managing it my😢

[@brindhashaktivelan436]

🎉🎉🎉

[@poppiengema2598]

I'm one of those patients without swollen knuckles but suffer mostly from neck pain, spinal cord and I'm currently wearing a brace for back support and worst of all that gives me sleepless nights bladder and neuropathy. My worst nightmare. Thanks for educating us

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

thanks for watching!

[@theanswerisprayer]

Me too. After several years of seeing different Rheumatologists with the same diagnosis I’m trying to accept it. My first diagnosis was Sjogrens in 2008. My new Rheumatologist #7 upon consult basically said after looking at my hands that he was sure I a didn’t have RA. After labs he said you have RA and MCTD. I said but I don’t have swelling in my hands and his comment was hold tight it’s coming. I now wonder after this video if it’s effecting organs as first dx was 2010 and still no swelling which is why I didn’t believe I had RA. I have lots of symptoms but is it RA. My neck is very crunchy and hurts as does my back. Aside from steroids and Plaqenil which I don’t like medication I’m trying to lower Inflammation without meds. I heard long term plaquenil causes cancer. Not sure that’s true.

[@user-qp2gz9er4n]

Thank you ever ever so much. Dr. Micah

[@sandramoh7256]

Thank you doctor for the informative videos especially this one. My RA started with shortness of breath which my doctor diagnosed as acute bronchitis. Afterwards my ankles started swelling and hurting then my elbows and wrists.... I was then diagnosed with RA and sjogren's syndrome. This was around 8 months ago. I'm still struggling despite taking medications, biologics and steroids, however, your videos helped me in understanding my disease and most importantly "accepting" it since I started my journey with the disease in denial. Thank you once again.

[@burakikizler_]

Thank you for your videos. I Am Seriously worrying about my future. I used the finish Ironman. Now even sometimes cant go out of the bed. And cannot make anly long term activity plans. Best

[@poppiengema2598]

It's very scary, but keep fighting and think positive ❤

[@bg5760]

Think positive? Go to a good naturopath or Dr. Yu/functional Dr and get all the testing…mold, heavy metals, Lyme, food sensitivity, etc and look into stem cells. Healing is possible…and think positively while taking those actions. Traditional md’s don’t get this training that dr’s like Dr. Yu have added .

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

Glad to help

[@patrickmiller1901]

Thanks for the info, I am getting blood work done for RA from my rheumatologist, she doesn’t think I have it so she wants to rule it out, but this past weekend my foot had swollen that I couldn’t get my shoe on, on top of that I have red spots in between my toe and the back of my knee and my lower leg, now the swelling went down a lot but still have the red spots.

[@karenquick8737]

Thank you so much!!

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

You're welcome!

[@aprilgast4508]

Had no idea, thank you Dr Yu

[@MargaritaPacini]

Very educational and informative video. Thank you, Dr. Yu for all the information you provide. My RA started in my neck...it was very painful. I do have a question for you? Have you heard of the RA vaccine founded by the University of Toledo in Ohio? The vaccine is based on 14 3 3 Zeta protein. It's currently in clinical trials.

[@AbhimanyuSharmaVlogs]

I watched all your videos. Very informative

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

So nice of you! Thank you so much!

[@EdwinaMagana]

Understatement!

[@kdchhy2252]

Dr i would love to learn more about ra

[@elizabethlewis1781]

Thanks very much for this information!

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@christinageha-sf2zg]

I want to learn more

[@NuLiForm]

Yes....i've known this for decades...i was diagnosed with it in my spine at age 13....they said it could attack my internal organs...and they said it's not a real Arthritis..& it's not. It's an Autoimmune deficiency, where the body's reaction to imbalance is to attack itself....i had Rheumatic Fever as a small child & I remember the family Dr said i would have Rheumatoid Arthritis when i grew up.....TODAY...Doctors argue that is false, but, it did happen..just as he said it would.

[@poppiengema2598]

OMG, I also had Rheumatic fever as a child I was also wondering if its the reason I know have Rheumatoid arthritis 😩

[@bg5760]

Autoimmune disease is poorly named…should be named immune dis regulation. It’s not just genetics, it’s generally caused by infection, or other environmental toxicity. Also RA can be effectively treated many ways including stem cells to modulate the immune system response. The challenge for you as a practitioner is that us patients have a quick fix mentality vs a healing one. Many diseases can be drastically improved but it takes time. Those are my challenges

[@jasminesu6472]

Thank you a lot!

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

You're welcome!

[@kavitashekhawat3437]

Very informative, yes I hv problem of shortness of breath and eyes

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@daviniahernandez8380]

Thanks so much for your Channel, It helps us a lot🙏. The problem un Spain, in Canary Island, is doctora never believe you if you are a young person. In my case, When i was very Young and a sportive girl, they always said that everything was in my mind....now i'm 42 and have some diagnosis but i suspect i have more autoinmune diseases but you need several years to doctor ask for auto antibodies in the blood tests. IS It possible to low until to indetected the auto-antibodies with suplemments and controlling food? Thanks so much for your help 🙏

[@user-jz3ts6ii7r]

I have the disese and also heart pain especially before rain is coming and one doctor said that she doesn t think its a connection

[@BB-rs9uo]

Hey Doc, do you think you can do a video on palindromic rheumatoid. I was diagnosed this past June and I would like to get your input on this autoimmune “related” disease.

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

Yes!

[@BB-rs9uo]

@@MYAutoimmuneMD Thank You!!!

[@ashsharma3169]

I’ve learned a lot about my RA and treatment from Dr. Yu’s videos and treatment by him.

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

Thank you so much!

[@rayericphillips3916]

Excellent information and advice.I was taken to hospital on the 10 May 2024 and put on a painkiller anti biotic drip and was told my blood analysis was unusual. I have the symptoms of this disease. My left knee was swelled up and locked and was very painful then my leg and foot swelled. Now June 15 2024 I am a lot better even though my ankle and foot are slightly swollen and ache and itch they are nothing like they were before. I went on a vegetable diet and its definitely working after reading an amazing book 'Forks Over Knives' At this stage I am about 80% cured and soon hopefully it will be 100% !!!!! I still get the tingling in my left foot and the aching that is not so bad as it was and I don't need pain killers for. A year back I had gout which I cured by natural medicine but none worked this time. After looking at this video I realised how serious this disease is. My next course is to follow this hospital plane I have been informed of which is another blood test. So here's hoping I will be free from this soon!!!!

[@petersparshot4997]

Your journey has just begun. Be strong throughout

[@ateviecanada332]

Wow you gave me hope, i just diagnosed RA on my neck this July 8,2024 im worried ,because i had those symptoms long time a go on my eyes too. I didn't talk to my Doctor yet what is next to do

[@ateviecanada332]

Doc. I just got the result of my xray and my Dr. Said i have Rheumatoid Arthritis on my neck, im worried and no Rheumatologist yet for better understanding.

[@treelore5100]

The Paddison Program - is this the same program you follow yourself? or are there some differences? I see you are on the page recommending this program.

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

I have never done the paddison program. I am a guest speaker. I have my own program

[@HA-kw7vq]

I find these types of videos so depressing. When someone is diagnosed - it just adds to the pressure one feels already - and can dampen any hope without a remedy or solution - you might as well just give up and you are stuffed!

[@imgreen1838]

You should check out the other videos. Dr. Yu does present some remedies on this channel.

[@allisonkrohn5529]

Knowledge is power. I would rather know up front what could happen, then, to be blindsided by ignorance down the road.

[@MYAutoimmuneMD]

thank you so much!

[@ZainaKhan-ot8sf]

Please answer...I want to know

[@revathik9225]

I feel the same, I am at the stage of giving up now.

[@shameemhabib1974]

Hi Dr can cupping help wit inflammation in neck n nerve

[@fifin4803]

Hi Dr Yu. Can the seronegative RA cause all of these problems? I have most of the problems you talked in here. I learned a lot from you Dr Yu. Thank you so much.

[@jka24529]

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[@desmondseeto4293]

Hey Dr Micah - love your content but it would be a whole lot better if you invested in a lapel mic.

[@ngweglorynjabi2331]

Hi Dr. What is the best treatment for (RA) rheumatoid arthritis.

[@Bharti_79]

I have Ra for 2years ,pain less but my jaw issues doesn't go away, did MRI shows degeneration, weird sound sometime pain if i eat hard items, difficult sometimes,thanks for informative video👍

[@mindytran761]

It 's so scaring about RA. I have almost all the symptoms you had list but not so serious. I' m taking Calcium Aspartate Anhydrous from Ezorb, it said" does not need participation of vitamin D for better calcium absorption"', so do I still need to take vitamin D? thank you so much for the great video

[@conniechumbler4960]

Hello, I am 69 and was diagnosed at 55. I was on biologics and had to have a surgery. I contracted MRSA and went septic. Now my dr.will not let me take any biologics And I have very serious RA symptoms. My sed_Rate was 137 last wk. I have felt awful the last few was. Is there any other med you can take. Thanks

[@JoyWeng-h1u]

I was diagnosed with RA two years ago at 55. And the worst I also have thrombocytopenia (platelets below 50) which makes it impossible to have a good treatment. Feel my case is related to menopause and covid vaccine that messed up my immune system. Symptoms got worse daily and depresses. Used to be extremely healthy and energetic. 😂

[@onlyshaarony]

Can you explain about RA and venous ulcer that doesn't heal. Am having venous ulcer for 1 year now. .R A for 12 years

[@revathik9225]

How can we know from symptoms if it is osteo or rheumatoid arthritis?

[@dylanblack8487]

There is autoimmune disorders that are prob much worse eg inflammatory bowel diease such as Chrohns and ulcerative,colitis, also MS and many others.

[@Veeisforvictory]

My mom had RA for about 40 years and passed away from a combination of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. It’s very important to monitor heart and circulatory health. There are definite food sensitivities. My question is if certain blood types are more inclined to have this disease?

[@pepy7779]

I'm so sorry for your loss. May I ask how old your mom was when she was diagnosed with RA? Was she seeing a rheumatologist regularly?

[@But1non]

Have you tried going low carb high fat or even carnivore to heal RA

[@Gauri-f4i]

Anyone having problem with this name autoimmune disease called pempghius vullagris😢

[@johnmaggiorino4493]

How do you test for this condition?

[@Veeisforvictory]

Ask your doctor for rheumatology panel of lab tests

[@sll3023]

Can you cure RA, Doctor??

[@UNICORNGIRLJ]

Please give me your cell fone number so i can send you my mother lab results iam so worried about her health have hane lot of pain and inflammation in both hands knees and shoulders

[@kdchhy2252]

I think his number is private