Trying to come out of denialI’m 51. Started having finger pain/stiffness about 2.5 years ago that waxed/wand for months. About a year in, my feet and ankles...reactions5repliesAwarenessSymptoms
Covid vaccine question (not political 😉I have worked in the Covid population since the start of the pandemic, so when I was offered the vaccine last December...reactions1replyFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & Advice
Improving symptomsI’m hoping I don’t drive everyone nuts here!😂 Having a place to vent and read is such a help! This is day...reactions9repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
Cervical stenosisI am 58 y.o. with RA. Several years ago I was diagnosed with cervical stenosis and have had to have 2 surgeries...reactions3replies
DietI was preparing to sell my 1980 Camaro because of my RA. I woke up yesterday torn about that decision. I saw...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
COVID-19 Vaccine side effects with RAI am questioning whether to get the vaccine because of the side effects. I already have blood clots and a bad congested...reactions25replies
why is it so difficult to get an appointment with a Rheumatologist?My symptoms and blood work all point to RA. I cant get a true diagnosis or treatment because i cant get into...reactions2repliesTips & Advice
first appointment update i was asked to share how my appointment today went + am feeling sort of conflicted. it wasn’t bad but it also...reactions7repliesDiagnosis
paying for everyday tasks + first appointmentsi am 21 years old and my ‘diagnosis’ (my PCP says she thinks it is RA, but I haven’t seen a rheum...reactions16repliesSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Concern about prognosis with positive RF factor and anti-CCP antibodiesI was diagnosed with RA at the age of 41, about 2.5 years ago. It came on aggressively and I was quite...reactions6repliesCopingDiagnosisTips & Advice