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Handle Unpredictability

How do you handle the unpredictability that RA brings? If you make plans one week with friends but a flare comes up ... what do you do? Do you ever...

Sleeping...can be great!

I am 75 and have had RA for 6 years. I am currently using Xeljangz have found a couple of puffs of pot in a glass water pipe gives me...

Thoughts on Xeljanz?

Was on Enbrel for over 10years. Had to go to a new doctor and he said sometimes at the 10 year mark they see the medication not working any more...

Figuring out my diagnosis

Hello, I was diagnosed with “inflammatory arthritis” with no tests to support. My RA test was negative. I have had extreme swelling, stiffness, and decreased mobilization in one knee since...

Diet

I experimented with my diet and the conclusion I came to is that SUGAR; specifically cola drinks; are the culprit in making my rheumatoid issues worse. I can drink them...

Xeljanz

I just started Xeljanz after years of taking Enbrel. Anyone take Xeljanz? I would love to hear your experience with it (good or bad). Thanks!...

Xeljanz and Cholesterol tests

My Rheumatologist is talking about changing my meds. and is leaning towards Xeljanz. All the literature on the drug says it messes up cholesterol tests. I had a small stroke...

Neck issues

Hi everyone Ive had RA for 36 years. Lately, I've noticed issues with my neck. It was/is confusing. My first thing in the morning was to apply heat. Not painful;...

rash

Anyone present with a rash on the trunk of body?...

Misc

I hate RA. One minute your be-bopping along and then you feel the pain😔.Then before you know it BAM!! You're on some emotional roller-coaster 😭that can't be explained!!! Yeah that...

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