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RA and surgery

I have had RA for a little over a year, I’m not on humira yet.. I was wanting to know if it’s ok to breast implants while having RA?

Methotrexate and Side Effects

I have taken the oral methotrexate for some time and had some elvated liver enzymes so now on injectable. I think the injectable casues more side effects, stomach, headhace and irritablity then the oral did is this possible?

NSAIDs and surgery

I take diclofenac Voltaren in order to keep walking. How soon before elective surgery would I need to stop taking it, and how soon after could I take it.

Rheumatoid Factor

My RF was 1000…..what does this mean? How high can it actually go? …. I was already diagnosed with sleep apnea and fibromailgia (sp?)this past week and now my rheumatoid factor comes back this high… I am seeing a neurologist, rheumologist, and integrative medicine doctor. I am supposed to see an ear, nose, and throat doctor in three weeks to see about getting tonsils, adnoids, etc. removed to improve my sleep apnea,,,, but I want to know what to expect from that high of a factor. Thank you, Sarah

Gout and OTC drugs

Will anything over the counter help with gout?

TNF inhibitors and shingles

I have had RA for 16 years and am currently on Enbrel and imuron. This week I have been diagnosed with shingles and a urinary tract infection. Could this be a result of my weakened immune system and should I stop the Enbrel?

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