How do we know if the pain is due to RA or OsteoarthritisI have been diagnosed with RA for 9 years and I have been told I also have Osteoarthritis in my knees and wrists. I moved from New York to California...reactions54repliesProgressionSymptomsHealthcare Team
Rheumatoid 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...reactions14repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Workplace StressMy job is very stressful and has caused arthritis flares very frequently. My job is sedentary and I sit at a computer all day typing on a keyboard inputting data...reactions19replies
Husband newly diagnosed and questions about medications?Hello, My husband has just been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Seropositive) and it due to start treatment soon. He is in his late 40's now but has likely had RA...reactions12replies
Intestinal cystitis Anyone been diagnosed with intestinal cystitis. My doctor says he thinks I have it apparently its quite common with rheumatoid arthritis....reactions1reply
Starying rheumatoid arthritis treatment and a new job Hi everyone, I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis after suffering a swollen knee for 12 months. Over the last few weeks I have increased symptoms...reactions2repliesWork & Employment
Unpredictability and the unknown - RA TriggersSomething that doesn't often get talked about is how the unpredictability of RA affects the stress levels, and thus the triggers, for our rheumatoid arthritis. I often cite a study...reactions8replies
Becoming aware of Rheumatoid Arthritis siblings.I was diagnosed with RA about 1986. For the most part RA was my sole contention. At about the 22nd year I started noticing I didn’t recover from the cold...reactions3replies
New Scientist Article on new therapies to cure A/I conditionsGreat article, note it is long. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26535322-100-inside-the-new-therapies-promising-to-finally-beat-autoimmune-disease/...reactions2repliesTreatment