“About 3 years ago, I began to experience unexplained pain in both wrists.  As time progressed, it became increasingly difficult just getting dressed.  I was becoming creatively pre-occupied with ways to avoid pain in just my normal, day to day activities.  The pain then started in other joints.  When I got to a point that I was having difficulty just getting out of bed in the morning, I made an appointment to see Dr. Wei.  I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis in May, 2010.   He started me on a combination of prednisone, methotrexate and Humira.  Within a few weeks I began to notice improvement.   I have definitely started feeling better and like my old self again.  My advice would be, if you’re having continuous, unexplained pain - don’t put off seeing a rheumatologist.  Most chances are, it will only get worse.  Why suffer when you can be treated?” 
Shirley Drankiewicz -
Frederick, Maryland