Active 6 days agoHappy Mother's Day! Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there who not only manage a life with RA, but are also pouring into their children's lives. Despite the challenges you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
Active 7 days agoUnknown diagnosis I have been seeing my rheumatologist for 15 months. My symptoms started out as an infection on my big toe. Now my feet burn and feel like someone is stabbing...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesDiagnosis
Anyone have really bad dry mouth nose eyes etc?Does anyone here have really bad dry mouth nose eyes etc? Also, has anyone here taken Plaquenil if so what type of side effects did you have?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
HandsThings I can hardly do with my RA hands. Open a bottle, large or small, open the tab on a soda, scratch an itch on my shoulders or anywhere. I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments49 repliesCopingVenting
Flares during treatmentI have been told that the goal of treatment is to minimize symptoms as much as possible. And I have also been told that treament will never eliminate flares. So...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesTreatment
is the BP side effects of Arthritis Medicine ? My Mother is 70 years old and she is taking medicine of arthrithis from 12 years. Now she got BP. She is also taking medicine of BP. is the BP...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 replies
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
Hands really hurting I used my hands to much yesterday at work using a chain saw so now the pain meds dont seem to be doing any good I stayed home to rest...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCoping
Weather changesI live in a climate where, in winter, we can get drastic weather changes, including huge temperature fluctuations and strong winds. I've been noticing extreme fatigue lately and wonder if...Reactions 0 reactions Comments33 repliesWeather
Losing Job I was forced to resign or be terminated from my 30 year career 6 days after applying for intermittent FMLA. The volume of work was impossible for even a healthy...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment