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...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...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...reactions7repliesExercise
Is anyone here taking Inflectra?I am going to start Inflectra for my RA, has anyone else been taking it, and does it work? I was diagnosed...reactions2repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Knee replacement and raHi all I was diagnosed 3 months ago with ra and underwent knee replacement 3 weeks ago. Would like to hear how...reactions1replyExercise
Help! New Rheum!I'm on my 3rd Rheumatologist due to insurance issues. 1st Rheum said I have seropositive RA after about a year of testing...reactions8repliesNewly Diagnosed
Do my symptoms sound like rheumatoid arthritis?I have recently been diagnosed with De Quervain's tenosynovitis (inflamed tendons in hands/thumb). It came on after the birth of my baby...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
DietsDo most like the gluten free diet or Mediterranean diet for RA. I don't know which one is best. Thanks...reactions5repliesDiet & Nutrition
WeightliftingI am not a bodybuilder, but I have been weightlifting since 1990. RA has interfered with this pursuit, since my hands hurt...reactions21repliesExercise
Can I take alendronic acid with methotrexate?Have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Am going to start taking alendronic acid. Can I take this on the same day as...reactions4repliesTreatment