Anyone having rheumatoid arhtritis nodules,have you gotten them to leave or even not be so swollen?

Anyone having rheumatoid arhtritis nodules,have you gotten them to leave or even not be so swollen?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

Hey, there are very few people with Rheumatoid Arthritis here on Fluther, so I’m not sure you’ll get much of an answer. I like HealingWell for my health-related concerns, and I see they have an RA subforum too. You may want to check it out. :)
by

Related questions

Is it normal to feel lil nodules in your breast around the breast or deep in your armpit?

Description : Is it normal to feel lil nodules in your breast around the breast or deep in your armpit?

Last Answer : Nodules deep in armpits are lymph nodes and are normally normal (should not feel swollen or tender to the touch.) Many women, including those in my family, have fibrocystic breasts. When you palpate them, ... do a breast and nodule exam. And check yours monthly, easily done with soap in the shower.

Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Description : Do you know someone who has been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Last Answer : I don't know anyone who has it, but I know a little bit about it since it's an autoimmune disease (in the same class of conditions that I have). With RA as with most autoimmune diseases, there ... sign of trouble. A history of RA in your close relatives is a risk factor for you getting RA yourself.

Do the drugs Orencia and Rituxan work in the same manner on rheumatoid arthritis?

Description : Do the drugs Orencia and Rituxan work in the same manner on rheumatoid arthritis?

Last Answer : Orencia interferes with T-cell activation. Rituxan destroys B-cells. B and T cells are both part of the immune system and RA is a systemic autoimmune diesase, so both are trying to stop the ... of the joints by switching off part of the immune system but they are switching off different parts.

I'm on a biolgic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (Orencia) can I get a tatoo?

Description : I'm on a biolgic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (Orencia) can I get a tatoo?

Last Answer : This is a good question for your doctor. I don’t remember reading any restrictions about tattoos when I was on Remicade (another biologic) but I’m not a doctor.

Is Gold Treatment still widely used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

Description : Is Gold Treatment still widely used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis?

Last Answer : Obsolete. You can google treatments for RA- there’s lots of newer treatments.

How can I prevent my face from getting swollen during sleep?

Description : How can I prevent my face from getting swollen during sleep?

Last Answer : answer:Sleep standing up. Seriously, this would work. The more helpful answer? You are experiencing mild edema. Don't panic. It's common and only a a major health threat if it causes hypertension. ... up an exercise that sweats it out. This helps flush your body of the offenders I mentioned above.

Does a swollen, tender eyelid require immediate attention?

Description : Does a swollen, tender eyelid require immediate attention?

Last Answer : Flush your eye carefully and keep it covered with a cold, damp cloth. If it gets worse, consider emergency.

Bruised and swollen fingers - 24 hours later?

Description : Bruised and swollen fingers - 24 hours later?

Last Answer : Icing will help with pain. Swelling is pretty much dictated by the injury.

Will my red swollen fingers and toes go away by itself?

Description : Will my red swollen fingers and toes go away by itself?

Last Answer : Yikes, sounds a bit unusual—have you had this before? If it was me, I would ask a doctor, or see one.

I was bit by something the other night (whilst sleeping, I think), my right foot is swollen and it hasn't gone down. What to do?

Description : I was bit by something the other night (whilst sleeping, I think), my right foot is swollen and it hasn't gone down. What to do?

Last Answer : Asprin and a benydrl should help. The Asprin for the pain and the benedryl for the allergic reaction. If this doesn't help in an hours time than go see a doctor. For all you know you got bit by a ... or a recluse spider. Although a horse fly can do the same damage. But best to be safe than sorry.

Swollen lymph by collar bone?

Description : Swollen lymph by collar bone?

Last Answer : If you have insurance, get your butt to the doctor. Pain is the body’s danger indicator. Could be nothing, but there’s no sense in waiting if you have the means to see a doctor to make sure.

Is it normal for a bee sting to become swollen?

Description : Is it normal for a bee sting to become swollen?

Last Answer : answer:After getting 12 bee stings (unfortunate story), they got really itchy and uncomfortable about 1-2 days later. I think it depends on the bee and your body, but I wouldn't be worried ... professional advice (take all medical advice you get on the Internet at your own risk, including mine).

Should I pinch suckers off my tomato plants even though they've gotten big and now have blossoms on them?

Description : Should I pinch suckers off my tomato plants even though they've gotten big and now have blossoms on them?

Last Answer : The only disadvantage of suckers is that the more you have, the less the tomatoes will weigh. The more suckers you have, the more tomatoes you will harvest, although they will be smaller. Your choice.

I've had alot of pain right above my right elbow for the last 3 months, i had an MRI done and everything is normal. its been swollen at the elbow since then, even my pinky and ring finger are numb most of the time. what can it be? nerve?

Description : I've had alot of pain right above my right elbow for the last 3 months, i had an MRI done and everything is normal. its been swollen at the elbow since then, even my pinky and ring finger are numb most of the time. what can it be? nerve?

Last Answer : answer:My brother had a kind of floating arthritis for quite a few years-could never determine what it was-UNTIL a dentist found a tooth that was infected, and had been slowly sending out ... could be some kind of nerve pinching somewhere. I was mostly responding to the elbow swelling part.

What are the thyroid nodules symptoms and what to do about them?

Description : What are the thyroid nodules symptoms and what to do about them?

Last Answer : There are usually no symptoms associated with thyroid nodules unless they become so large that they can be felt or seen at the base of your neck. If you think you have thyroid nodules, you should seek the advice of a physician because sometimes they can be cancerous.

If Democrats have gotten more liberal (see link) and Republicans have gotten more conservative (no link), where does it leave Centrists?

Description : If Democrats have gotten more liberal (see link) and Republicans have gotten more conservative (no link), where does it leave Centrists?

Last Answer : answer:Stuck in the middle, of course. ~ In any case, it’s only Democratic voters who have gotten more liberal (or at least, they are identifying themselves as more liberal). The Democratic Party is just as center-right as it has ever been.

Has anyone here ever effectively gotten rid of or significantly reduced their cellulite?

Description : Has anyone here ever effectively gotten rid of or significantly reduced their cellulite?

Last Answer : I would love to know the answer to this as well! I would assume that walking or jogging might help?

Has anyone gotten the depo shot?

Description : Has anyone gotten the depo shot?

Last Answer : I had a girlfriend who was on the shot. After a couple of years she decided she didn’t like it. She believed that she gained weight and was moody as a result. She lost weight after discontinuing it, but I can’t say that her mood improved. :)

In the early 1900’s in England, there was two towns: town A and town B, and there was a huge river in between them. The only way across to each town was by a long bridge with a guard post in the middle. It took 20 minutes to cross the bridge from one side to the other and 10 minutes each way from the guards tower. There were no hiding spots on the bridge so people couldn’t sneak past, and the guard comes out every 5 minutes or so to check to see if anyone is trying to cross. The guards tower was placed because of a law that stated that no one was aloud to leave their own town into the other because of political reasons and anyone who was caught by the guard would be fined and told to turn back. Many people have tried to cross but have always been caught, even very fast runners have only ab

Description : In the early 1900's in England, there was two towns: town A and town B, and there was a huge river in between them. The only way across to each town was by a long bridge with a guard ... back. Many people have tried to cross but have always been caught, even very fast runners have only ab -Riddles

Last Answer : Did you get it? The answer is that they went up close to the guards tower, turned around and started walking back to the town they came from, the guard caught them and assumed that they came ... way and sent them back! Hope you enjoyed this, please subscribe and check back soon for more riddles!

Swollen, bruised looking ankles after being sick and having muscle pain. Thoughts?

Description : Swollen, bruised looking ankles after being sick and having muscle pain. Thoughts?

Last Answer : answer:Seriously, you need to go to the ER. This is nothing to take lightly. If this is Lyme Disease the faster your treatment begins, the better. This is the Net. We can’t see you. You need to be looked at by a doctor.

How swollen does one's mouth get after having four wisdom teeth removed?

Description : How swollen does one's mouth get after having four wisdom teeth removed?

Last Answer : I’ve never broken a bone but it was the worst pain of my life and my cheeks were so swollen I looked like alvin with Simon in one cheek and theodore in the other!

Have you ever gotten this as the result of a mammogram before?

Description : Have you ever gotten this as the result of a mammogram before?

Last Answer : Young woman have dense breasts and mammograms are difficult because of that. So they probably just want a call back to change the imaging technique. You’re most likely fine.

There is still flu out there. Have you gotten your flu shot?

Description : There is still flu out there. Have you gotten your flu shot?

Last Answer : answer:Nope. I hope those people recover :(.

Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet?

Description : Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot Yet?

Last Answer : I never get it. I’ve never gotten the flu. I’ve been around many people who have had it, even my own sister, but I don’t seem to contract it.

I'm 13 and I have asthma, though my mom hasn't gotten the prescription filled for the inhaler and isn't going to. Could I get it filled myself, without her permission?

Description : I'm 13 and I have asthma, though my mom hasn't gotten the prescription filled for the inhaler and isn't going to. Could I get it filled myself, without her permission?

Last Answer : she thinks MDs are bad, or something. ? Maybe your best bet would be to find out why your mom wont get the prescription or you.

Why haven't I gotten my period?

Description : Why haven't I gotten my period?

Last Answer : How tall are you and how active?

Who has gotten disturbingly ill from being on NutriSystem?

Description : Who has gotten disturbingly ill from being on NutriSystem?

Last Answer : Not only did I like the food, I also had great results. I’m sorry to hear about your experience.

How could a person have "liked" a Facebook post if they hadn't even gotten into Facebook yet today?

Description : How could a person have "liked" a Facebook post if they hadn't even gotten into Facebook yet today?

Last Answer : answer:Maybe she shares her account with her husband. Maybe she liked it yesterday and you just received the notification. Maybe she did log into Facebook today and forgot. Maybe she lied. If someone has ... to the hack - they would gain nothing, but possibly lose access. Hackers don't do this.

What happens if you get chicken pox at about age 11+ would it have a worse impact than having it as a smaller kid My mom told me she had it around 12, and it was horrible. I've never gotten chicken pox before so I was curious?

Description : What happens if you get chicken pox at about age 11+ would it have a worse impact than having it as a smaller kid My mom told me she had it around 12, and it was horrible. I've never gotten chicken pox before so I was curious?

Last Answer : Sorry, there are some mistakes in the text:What happens if you get chicken pox at about age 11+ would it have a worse impact than having it as a smaller kid? My mom told me she had it around 12, and it was horrible. I've never gotten chicken pox before so I was curious

jasmine primrose has split shoots with nodules

Description : jasmine primrose has split shoots with nodules

Last Answer : Need Answer

$ Leghaemoglobin is a compound of Iron and is present in the root nodules of leguminous plants. ! It acts as an oxygen scavenger and forms a temporary

Description : $ Leghaemoglobin is a compound of Iron and is present in the root nodules of leguminous plants. ! It acts as an oxygen scavenger and forms a temporary

Last Answer : $ Leghaemoglobin is a compound of Iron and is present in the root nodules of leguminous plants. ! It acts ... is wrong D. If both As and R are wrong.

Study the given figure which shows the development of root nodules in soyabean. Match the correct explanation and find the correct sequence for labell

Description : Study the given figure which shows the development of root nodules in soyabean. Match the correct explanation and find the correct sequence for labell

Last Answer : Study the given figure which shows the development of root nodules in soyabean. Match the ... Curling of root hair due to successful infection.

Why are minerals nodules that are found on the ocean floor considered a nonrenewable resource?

Description : Why are minerals nodules that are found on the ocean floor considered a nonrenewable resource?

Last Answer : Need answer

What causes thyroid nodules other than cold?

Description : What causes thyroid nodules other than cold?

Last Answer : Thyroid nodules could be early signs of other illnesses. Your doctor will do a culture swab to determine if something is wrong. Your doctor will determine if the swab is infectious or not.

What are thyroid nodules and what symptoms of thyroid nodules?

Description : What are thyroid nodules and what symptoms of thyroid nodules?

Last Answer : Thyroid nodules are simply lumps that form in the thyroid. Normally, they are completely benign and cause no harm. There are no symptoms for thyroid nodules.

What are the symptoms of thyroid nodules?

Description : What are the symptoms of thyroid nodules?

Last Answer : Most thyroid problems don't have symptoms, but if you have a swelling or nodule that becomes large enough, it can be felt or even seen as a swelling in your neck. Most thyroid swellings are non-cancerous--but not all of them, so if you experience these symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately.

Investigating Thyroid Nodules?

Description : Investigating Thyroid Nodules?

Last Answer : Thyroid nodules are common outgrowths that develop on your thyroid gland. These lumps occur in approximately half of the planet's population. The precise cause of thyroid nodules is unknown. They are ... can press against your windpipe and make it difficult for you to swallow, speak or breathe.

Could My Symptoms Indicate Thyroid Nodules?

Description : Could My Symptoms Indicate Thyroid Nodules?

Last Answer : Thyroid nodules are abnormal growths that form lumps on the thyroid gland in your neck. Nodules may be filled with solid or fluid. The vast majority of thyroid nodules are not cancerous, do ... : sudden weight loss, trouble sleeping, a pounding heart, nervousness or irritability, or muscle weakness.

Symptoms Of Thyroid Nodules?

Description : Symptoms Of Thyroid Nodules?

Last Answer : Thyroid nodules are lumps that form near the thyroid gland, which is located at the bottom of your neck. Most thyroid nodules are found by your doctor during a physical examination and are ... order ultrasounds to better examine the thyroid. Remember, early detection is the key to good health.

Select the correct statement: (a) Legumes are incapable of fixing nitrogen (b) Legumes fix nitrogen through bacteria living in fruits root (c) Legumes fix nitrogen only by bacteria present in nodules (d) None of the above

Description : Select the correct statement: (a) Legumes are incapable of fixing nitrogen (b) Legumes fix nitrogen through bacteria living in fruits root (c) Legumes fix nitrogen only by bacteria present in nodules (d) None of the above

Last Answer : Ans. (c)

Root nodules are commonly found in – (1) Parasitic plants (2) Epiphytic plants (3) Leguminous plants (4) Aquatic plants

Description : Root nodules are commonly found in – (1) Parasitic plants (2) Epiphytic plants (3) Leguminous plants (4) Aquatic plants

Last Answer : (3) Leguminous plants

Nitrogen fixing bacteria found in the root nodules of leguminous plant is:- (1) Saprophytic (2) Parasitic (3) Symbiotic (4) Autotrophic

Description : Nitrogen fixing bacteria found in the root nodules of leguminous plant is:- (1) Saprophytic (2) Parasitic (3) Symbiotic (4) Autotrophic

Last Answer : (3) Symbiotic Explanation: Many legumes have root nodules that provide a home for symbiotic nitrogenfixing bacteria called rhizobia. This relationship is particularly common in nitrogen-limited conditions. .

Nitrogen fixation in root nodules of Alnus is brought about by (a) Frankia (b) Azorhizobium (c) Bradyrhizobium (d) Clostridium

Description : Nitrogen fixation in root nodules of Alnus is brought about by (a) Frankia (b) Azorhizobium (c) Bradyrhizobium (d) Clostridium

Last Answer : (a) Frankia

Which of the following is a flowering plant with nodules containing filamentous nitrogen-fixing microorganism? (a) Crotalaria juncea (b) Cycas revoluta (c) Cicer arietinum (d) Casuarina equisetifolia

Description : Which of the following is a flowering plant with nodules containing filamentous nitrogen-fixing microorganism? (a) Crotalaria juncea (b) Cycas revoluta (c) Cicer arietinum (d) Casuarina equisetifolia

Last Answer : (d) Casuarina equisetifolia

Leguminous plants are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen through the process of symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Which one of the following statements is not correct during this process of nitrogen fixation? (a) Leghaemoglobin scavenges oxygen and is pinkish in colour. (b) Nodules act as sites for nitrogen fixation. (c) The enzyme nitrogenase catalyses the conversion of atmospheric N2 to NH3. (d) Nitrogenase is insensitive to oxygen.

Description : Leguminous plants are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen through the process of symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Which one of the following statements is not correct during this process of nitrogen fixation ... the conversion of atmospheric N2 to NH3. (d) Nitrogenase is insensitive to oxygen.

Last Answer : (d) Nitrogenase is insensitive to oxygen.

The function of leghaemoglobin in the root nodules of legumes is (a) inhibition of nitrogenase activity (b) oxygen removal (c) nodule differentiation (d) expression of nif gene.

Description : The function of leghaemoglobin in the root nodules of legumes is (a) inhibition of nitrogenase activity (b) oxygen removal (c) nodule differentiation (d) expression of nif gene.

Last Answer : b) oxygen removal

Which two distinct microbial processes are responsible for the release of fixed nitrogen as dinitrogen gas (N2) to the atmosphere? (a) Aerobic nitrate oxidation and nitrite reduction (b) Decomposition of organic nitrogen and conversion of dinitrogen to ammonium compounds (c) Enteric fermentation in cattle and nitrogen fixation by Rhizobium in root nodules of legumes (d) Anaerobic ammonium oxidation and denitrification

Description : Which two distinct microbial processes are responsible for the release of fixed nitrogen as dinitrogen gas (N2) to the atmosphere? (a) Aerobic nitrate oxidation and nitrite reduction (b) ... fixation by Rhizobium in root nodules of legumes (d) Anaerobic ammonium oxidation and denitrification

Last Answer : (d) Anaerobic ammonium oxidation and denitrification

The product(s) of reaction catalysed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are (a) ammonia alone (b) nitrate alone (c) ammonia and oxygen (d) ammonia and hydrogen.

Description : The product(s) of reaction catalysed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are (a) ammonia alone (b) nitrate alone (c) ammonia and oxygen (d) ammonia and hydrogen.

Last Answer : (d) ammonia and hydrogen.

All of the following statements concerning the actinomycetous filamentous soil bacterium Frankia are correct except that Frankia (a) can induce root nodules on many plant species (b) can fix nitrogen in the free-living state (c) cannot fix specialized vesicles in which the nitrogenase is protected from oxygen by a chemical barrier involving triterpene hopanoids (d) like Rhizobium, it usually infects its host plant through root hair deformation and stimulates cell proliferation in the host’s cortex

Description : All of the following statements concerning the actinomycetous filamentous soil bacterium Frankia are correct except that Frankia (a) can induce root nodules on many plant species (b) can fix ... its host plant through root hair deformation and stimulates cell proliferation in the host's cortex

Last Answer : (b) can fix nitrogen in the free-living state

All the following apply to trachoma except: a. the disease occurs in the eyes. b. tetracycline is helpful in therapy. c. tiny, pale nodules form on the conjunctiva. d. the agent of the disease is Treponema pertenue.

Description : All the following apply to trachoma except: a. the disease occurs in the eyes. b. tetracycline is helpful in therapy. c. tiny, pale nodules form on the conjunctiva. d. the agent of the disease is Treponema pertenue.

Last Answer : d. the agent of the disease is Treponema pertenue.