Active todayEarly 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 Comments3 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Active todayFirst RA symptom.The bottom of my feet were exceedingly painful was the first sign for me....Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesSymptoms
Active todayRheumatology 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 Comments0 repliesTreatmentSymptoms
Active 2 days agoSun 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 Comments0 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
Active 2 days agoDoes 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
Active 3 days agoSensitivity 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
Active 5 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 5 days agoAt age 47, I had a Stroke, and I was Diagnosed with APS, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome.My mother passed RA down to me. My RA started with my hands being swollen and sore. I have had Migraines all my life. Luckily my Neurologist was able to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisProgressionSymptoms
LimpIn 1961, I maybe 18 months old. After spending the day at the beach, my mom noticed I was limping. My pediatrician diagnosed me with JRA and told my mom...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSymptoms
Skin 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 Comments2 repliesSymptoms