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Muscle weakness

Up until recently, my symptoms have primarily been joint pain/swelling/stiffness and fatigue in what I would describe as intermittent flares. Today my pain has been about the worst it’s ever...

Trying to come out of denial

I’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...

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...

Improving symptoms

I’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...

paying for everyday tasks + first appointments

i 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...

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...

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...

Early symptoms

Hi 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...

Cramp-like Pain in Left Ribcage

I 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...

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...

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