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If you had foot and balance issues, when did you decide to use a wheelchair?

Ankles and foot swelling? Swollen, swollen, distorted feet. Having trouble balancing and walking. Great deal of pain. When do you decide to go to a wheelchair?...

Are there rheumatologists that have experience in oncology or treating cancer patients?

Hi. I'm looking for a rheumatologist in the Los Angeles, CA area that specializes in treating cancer patients with autoimmune diseases. Managing RA and colon cancer I have RA x...

New to Forum

I was diagnosed with juvenile RA when I was 9 years old, since then pain and inflammation have been a part of my life. I was diagnosed with RA as...

53 year old with JRA and disease progression

I am 53 years old and have had JRA since I was 2 years old. Over the years, I have gradually lost physical functioning (going from being able to do...

running

When I was initially diagnosed, I asked my doctor about running with RA. He told me it will not make a difference. I should run if I enjoy it and...

Workout difficulties

I used to workout a lot before I was dx with RA. Since the time I was dx several years ago, I have gained 80lbs. RA hit me really hard...

What do you find more helpful - compression gloves or a wrist brace?

My fingers have been swollen with neuropathy and my wrist aches as well....

Why don't my blood test results match how I feel?

I was diagnosed with RA in 2010 and for the most part felt pretty controlled until the last year or so. Usually my test results match how I feel, but...

Have your hormones impacted your RA?

Does anyone experience significant RA flares before and during their menstrual cycle? I have researched that your estrogen drops before and during your monthly cycle; this seems to cause my...

Rib Clicking/pain

I was diagnosed in May of 19 and am still trying to get my RA under control since we haven’t been able to find the rights meds so far. I’ve...

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