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Ankle Lumps - nodules?

About 6 months after I was diagnosed with RA, I got mirror-image lumps on both ankles - 2 on each ankle. They popped up all at once, I noticed them...

What is your experience with motorcycles and RA?

RA and motorcycles, do they mix? Good day RA folks. In days of old I used to ride motorcycles, my wife on back and the road in front, no cares...

Does anyone have muscle twitching and perceived weakness?

I started having muscle twitches last September. I have had two EMGs in and CT’s both were negative. The muscle twitching feels like little zappers in my legs and then...

Between a rock and a hard place

At 78 I have been diagnosed with RA. Rheumatologist wants to put me on immunosuppressant medication. GP says with coronavirus around, it's too risky. I don't know what to do....

grandparenting during pandemic

I am a grandmother to infants (one is 1 and a half, and others are soon to be newborns) and a toddler (2 and a half). Until just a few...

Does anyone find a weighted blanket comforting?

I have RA and use Simponi and Methotrexate. Over recent years I have developed trouble sleeping. I used to be able to sleep incredibly well, but the last few years...

Can hot tubs help for RA

Hi, I joined here for my elder sister. She is suffering from RA. She is only in her late 30s. Last year she had severe aches in the joints especially...

Can swollen glands and a sore throat be related to RA?

I never know if I should ask my primary care dr or my rheumatologist about random symptoms. Seems like almost everything relates to RA (or to my meds) so I...

How do I say I still feel terrible all the time without sounding like a whiner?

I got about 3 weeks of relief from Enbrel. And when I take a ton of prednisone I feel pretty OK. But after 2 years (1 on tons of prednisone...

Has anyone removed gluten and artificial sweeteners?

Has anyone removed gluten and artificial sweeteners to reduce fibro pain?...

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