FeaturedActive todayStress with RA! What do you do to shake it off? Stress is a killer, everyone knows that but for people like us with RA, stress is even worse. It can trigger our illnesses and make an already bad situation even...Reactions 0 reactions Comments47 repliesTips & Advice
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 Comments4 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Active 3 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 3 days agoGut MicrobiomeFor those of you with Netflix, VERY interesting documentary called “Hacking your Health: Secrets of the Microbiome”. While they only swiftly mention autoimmune diseases, they do touch on a bit...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceAwareness
Active 3 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 4 days agoCan anyone help?Can anyone help? I am 65 years old and was fit and healthy for most of my life, doing regular exercise and having annual medical check-ups. Last year 2023, I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesNewly DiagnosedBiologic MedicationTips & Advice
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
FeaturedActive 7 days agoWhat are your best tips to get sleep with RA?Getting quality sleep with RA can be challenging. In your experience, what tips have worked for you?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 repliesSleepTips & Advice
What would you like our RA Health Leaders to discuss next?Our RA health leaders have shared tips, perspective, and support through our Conversation of the Week series (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=41861). What topics would you like them to discuss next?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments85 repliesTips & Advice
Weight Loss and RAThere's a ton of talk about weight gan with RA and meds, but who here has experienced weight loss? And I mean *unintentional weight loss* not from what you are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments19 repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis