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 Comments24 repliesTips & Advice
FeaturedActive todayWhat 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 Comments22 repliesSleepTips & Advice
Active todaySensitivity 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 Comments4 repliesSymptoms
Active todayOrencia StudyHas anyone else read anything about the Orencia study that shows it almost completely getting rid of RA? I have attached the link. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thank you. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/rheumatoid-arthritis-can-be-prevented-study-shows/ar-BB1ieGvK?ocid=msedgntp&pc=DCTS&cvid...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Active todayI had no idea it was osteo arthritis let alone RAMy fingers started throbbing all of a sudden I made an appointment thinking it was typing all day for several years. an xray showed arthritis. So he did blood draw...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosis
Active todayNewly diagnosed, afraid of meds, but cortisone shots helpedGoing to give some details and backstory so you know where I'm at prior to the questions I have: I'm 37 and just got diagnosed with RA, but I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 repliesSide Effects
Active todayRA & Osteoporosis My RA continues to make it difficult and painful. And then I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis 2 weeks ago after a body scan. Both are throughout my body. Deformity is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesVenting
Active todayLimpIn 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 Comments0 repliesSymptoms
Active todaySmoking with RAJust curious if there are any RA folks that are cigarette smokers? I'm curious because after extensive research it seems that smoking will increase chances of getting RA, but once...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 replies
Active todayStress triggers Does anyone else believe that stress is a major trigger Also I was on humera for about 4 yrs and it stopped working now I've been on enbril for about...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesBiologic Medication