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How did you know it was time to change your rheumatologist?

Sometimes, our relationship with our rheumatologist just isn't working out (as David explains in his article - https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/change-rheumatologists). How did YOU know when it was time for a different rheumatologist?...

Tips Wanted: Preparing for Event Accommodations

One of our RA patient leaders wrote about how she prepares for events to make them more RA-friendly (especially in pre-COVID-19 world). What tips or recommendations do you have to...

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Hey everyone, My sister has RA it started in January this year. She took some English medicine in the early stages, but the pain still persisted. She has been on...

Opening small water bottles

Tip for weak grip...

Options if no longer a candidate for prescription dmards, antitnf

Hello all, I have been on the “usual” meds methotrexate, plaquenil, humira, sulfasalizine, en rel and finally was on loading doses of remicaide when they added prolia (for osteoporosis )...

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...

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...

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...

Frustrated

I was diagnosed with RA 18 months ago, i have had 3 lots of medication but unfortunately I had severe reactions to all, so have been on nothing for the...

Managing Emotions

How do you effectively manage your emotions while also managing your RA? What tips do you have to help others as they ride RA's emotional rollercoaster?...

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