FeaturedActive todayRA and Cold WeatherHow does the cold weather impact your symptoms? Have you found anything that helps manage pain and stiffness during the winter season?...Reactions0reactionsComments38 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementWeatherTips & Advice
FeaturedActive 4 days agoStress 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...Reactions0reactionsComments213 repliesTips & Advice
Active todayAnyone have experience dealing with Vocal Cord Nodules / Bamboo Nodules?I was officially diagnosed about 1 year ago. I'm still having issues finding a medication that really works (thanks, insurance, for those flaming hoops you're making me jump through). I...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Active todayAnyone Wake Up in Pain in Early Morning and Crying?This started for me last spring. Then it dissipated. Now it is back. I fall asleep after taking my Advil Tylenol combination plus two antiacids at 10:30 and wake up...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
Active yesterdayRA and dental issuesHi all! I’ve belonged to this site for a long time, but never really asked for help. However, I’m hoping someone has some advice, or has experienced something similar. I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments46 repliesTips & Advice
Active 2 days agoTendonitis Hi I was recently diagnosed with RA and I also deal with Graves disease. I'm having alot of trouble with my elbows it started with just my rt but now...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
Active 2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments141 repliesAssistive DevicesFlares & Flare ManagementCoping
Active 2 days agoBenefits of doing therapy with profesionals that understand autoinmune diseases and/or chronic painHi! Just wanted to know if any of you have done or is doing therapy with a psychologist/psychiatrist that specializes in autoinmune diseases, chronic pain or “invisible” diseases? And if...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
Active 3 days agoCan i collect disability having severe RACan i collect disability i have RA for 35 years...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesInsurance & Disability
Active 3 days agoRheumatoid Arthritis and IntimacyHi Everyone! I've recently been thinking about how RA has impacted intimacy with my partner, and I was wondering if is something any of you have experienced as well? I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Active 4 days agoOsteoporosis/OsteopeniaWhat experience do people have with the medications for osteoporosis? PCP wants me on bisphosphonate. Also eyeing rheumy in January, def going to discuss with her. Anyone taking any pills...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesComorbiditiesTreatment