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 joined the party. I feel as though initial...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessSymptoms
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, started the Pfizer series. I do not have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesFlares & 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 3 on steroids for the worst flare I’ve...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
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 yet) is only a few months old, but...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesSymptomsFlares & Flare Management
Hip abductor tear(bursitis) i guess Hey team..anyone had hip abductor tear related to RA. Ortho is having me get MRI. I think its bursitis..I'm so nervous between job issues. House and work lots going on...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
The Water You Drink!The Water You Drink! Hi Everyone, I have had RA for years (Diagnosed about 9 years ago). I was on methotrexate, steroids and all sorts of medication. I was barely...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSymptoms
Early symptomsHi all, I’ve been having some symptoms, and because my mom had rheumatoid arthritis, I am concerned that I might be getting it now too. Before I go to the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisSymptoms
Cramp-like Pain in Left RibcageI have experienced a sensation in my left rib muscles ever since my RA journey began. It feels like someone is twisting my muscles near my ribs with a pair...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
RA and Tremors?Hi everyone. I'm a 40-something person with RA. Recently, my hands have started shaking. It happens in the mornings and late afternoons, sometimes into the evenings. OMG - it's so...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
Rheumatoid Nodules - Share Your PicturesFor those who don't know, rheumatoid nodules are firm lumps that develop under the skin that can be as small as a pea to as large as a lemon. In...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms