FeaturedArthritis Awareness Month 2024 Giveaway: Caption This Picture **The giveaway is now closed, but members can continue to share a caption for the picture in the comments below!**...Reactions0reactionsComments356 repliesAwareness
FeaturedStress 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...Reactions0reactionsComments122 repliesTips & Advice
Active todayRA and Having a spinal fusion Has anyone had a spinal fusion surgery for repair of 2herniated discs that pinched nerves, and attempt to treat spinal stenosis of the spine. The discs collapsed on top of...Reactions0reactionsComments29 repliesSurgery
Active yesterdayHas anyone else suffered from erosive arthritis?I have had erosive arthritis, plus RA, and osteoarthritis in my left foot for years. The last five years or so my foot has been continually swollen and walking more...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
Active yesterdayI am experiencing digestive issues I don't consume sugar or gluten but recently have had more digestive issues than usual. This comes at a time when I am dealing with more pain and I feel...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Active yesterdaySevere side effect of biological treatmentI have RA for more than 20 years and thyroid too. Although it is yet not at an advanced stage, I am getting flare-ups anytime and getting all right in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
Active yesterdayHow to deal with sympathetic on lookers when having mobility issues. Is it normal to feel "mad"Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Active 3 days agoDevices for RAHey everyone! What kind of gadgets or tools you use to help with your RA symptoms. It can be anything that makes things easier. What do you use and does...Reactions0reactionsComments70 repliesAssistive DevicesFlares & Flare ManagementCoping
Active 3 days agoHave You Experienced This Sort of Pain?Working at night, I was trying to sleep today and both knees were swollen and very painful. Pain turning in bed Pain in all positions Pain propped with pillows Etc...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Active 3 days agoPetsI had a huge GSD, maybe, actually, a Shiloh Shepherd…dunno. He always when I was feeling badly and…he would respond. Dingo would lay against the area of my body that...Reactions0reactionsComments28 replies
Active 4 days agoChoosing Biologics for Arthritis ManagementWhat factors influenced your decision to start or avoid using a biologic medication? Did you research the potential side effects yourself, or did you rely solely on your doctor’s advice?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceBiologic Medication
Active 4 days agoRA FlaresSince the beginning of the year I’ve been having flares. Sometimes I can barely walk. I’m on Xeljanz for many years,and now 1mg of Prednisone. It has been a bit...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares & Flare Management