FeaturedWill you take our In America survey & help others understand life with RA?Take survery: https://bit.ly/3Xs1bda What makes RA so difficult, amongst other reasons, is the lack of awareness and growing misinformation. When people jump online to research RA, they have trouble finding...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 replies
FeaturedActive 2 days agoArthritis aye?This deceiving title this disease is leads to much detriment. Effecting the patient's ability to effectively understand their condition. As well as initiating the ever so common alienation from loved...Reactions 0 reactions Comments18 repliesCoping
Active todayRA treatment with ActemraHi, I joined this forum as I’m very frustrated with my current condition. I have had RA now for the last 20 years, was comfortably treated on sulfasalazine but started...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 repliesBiologic Medication
Active todayManaging Shame Do you experience shame when it comes to RA? One of our writers shared how, for him, RA triggers shame (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=40217). For those who can relate, do you have any...Reactions 0 reactions Comments39 replies
Active todayWhat treatment do you recommend for facial rashes?I always know when I’m about to experience a severe flare up with my RA because I get a red butterfly rash on my face. It itches, burns and occasionally...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesComorbiditiesAwareness
Active todayMethotrexate Week 4I started on Methotrexate 4 weeks ago and this week I am sincerely feeling better! 🙏 I am on the folic acid and finishing the prednisone this week that my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments30 repliesTreatment
Active todayConversation of the Week: How To Stay Resilient Mentally and Physically with RAI feel like the words, Rheumatoid Arthritis and resiliency go hand in hand. Let's face it, no one with the diagnosis, chose to sign up for it. It is something...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCopingMental Health
Active todayConversation of the Week: Managing RA When You Have Other Chronic ConditionsManaging RA/RD when you also have other chronic conditions isn't for the faint-hearted. What other conditions do you live with and what are some of your favorite tips? Or just...Reactions 0 reactions Comments63 repliesComorbiditiesCoping
Active todayWeightlifting with inflamed joints?I've been having transient problems with my elbows and range-of-motion. Sometimes I can't contract an arm fully, and sometimes extending an arm is very painful. For some reason I don't...Reactions 0 reactions Comments25 repliesExerciseFlares & Flare Management
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSurgery
Active todayRemicade chemotherapy Hello all was wondering if anyone has been treated with infusions of Remicade? If so how is it working for you. I’ve been receiving these treatments for about 6-8months has...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesTreatment
Active todayTrying to adjustI certainly can relate to many of the posts I’ve read here. I was perfectly healthy til March of 2022. I had Bronchitis that turned into pneumonia and was hospitalized...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
