Active todayHow do we know if the pain is due to RA or OsteoarthritisI have been diagnosed with RA for 9 years and I have been told I also have Osteoarthritis in my knees and wrists. I moved from New York to California...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesProgressionHealthcare TeamSymptoms
Active todayManaging RA painI have been dealing with RA pain for 30 plus Years. After many many fail medications including methotrexate and trail mess, why is it the rheumatologist still do not describe...Reactions 0 reactions Comments68 repliesSymptoms
Active 2 days agoDoes anyone else have neuropathy?Does anyone else have neuropathy? I do and it is unbearable! I just had a complete workup in neurology and they said it was due to my arthritis. I am...Reactions 0 reactions Comments16 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
Active 4 days agoSkin hair and nail issues Has or does anyone have RA related skin, hair and/or nail issues? My only meds are hydroxychloroquine, Tylenol as needed, motrin as needed and prednisone for 3 to 5 days...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSymptoms
Active 6 days agoRheumatology Subcutaneous SclerEdema Mucinosis I'm looking for a forum on Rheumatology. Is there one similar to this forum? I have SclerEdema (not scleroderma) with Mucinosis, visible only by subdermal biopsy, no indication on epidermis...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
Sun sensitivity and RA meds: Experiences, Suggestions...Has anyone ever struggled with sun sensitivity after starting RA medication? Share some tips and experiences. As it starts to get warmer out we could all practice some good sun...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsSymptoms
First RA symptom.The bottom of my feet were exceedingly painful was the first sign for me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments13 repliesSymptoms
Early Stage RA medicine transitioning I was diagnosed with RA about 5 months ago when I went if for what I thought was a broken pinky. Bones were fine and MD tested for RA. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Does Ice or hear help I’m very newly diagnosed. I have so many questions, but I guess, my first question is. Does ice or heat help manage the pain or swelling...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Sensitivity to chlorine in showerHas anyone else had sensitivity to chlorine in their shower? I'm wondering if it's just me, since my husband seems to be just fine. I have super dry skin and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms