Has anyone experienced RA and lung issues ?Just diagnosed from a pulmonologist with RA affecting my lungs. Monitoring for interstitial lung disease....reactions4replies
Needing Advice.Soooo.... going to be a long first post, lol. I came down with Covid November 22 and was quite sick with it for about 2 weeks. I was just starting...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed
Organizations who assist with co-pays if your meds aren’t covered by insurance?My insurance won’t cover at home injections for Orencia. My doctor believes they cover infusions, but there is still going to be a large co-pay....reactions1replyInsurance & Disability
Are there bad side effects for infusions to treat RA?I have been taking Orencia by injection for years. Works great for me! Due to insurance changes, I may need to switch to infusions....reactions2repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Is there research linking the Gulf War and rheumatoid arthritis?I was in the first Gulf War. Retired in 2002. RA reared its ugly head in 2010. I'm fighting with the VA to get a service connection (for six years...reactions4replies
Anyone find success with a DMARD that they discontinued then later resumed?I’ve been receiving treatment for 6 months for RA. My rheumatologist wants to treat it aggressively which is fine by me. I started with Sulfasalazine and after 6 weeks started...reactions7repliesTreatment
Anyone with RA here had a total knee replacement?If so, how was it short term and long term? I had my knee replaced one month ago. The surgeon, to his credit, said it would be the worst pain...reactions2replies
Braces for kneesHello Im new here. I was diagnosed with RA 24 years ago. I am now 43. I exercise twice daily and keep my weight in check but my knee is...reactions7repliesExercise