I’m 19, could this be arthritis?I’ve had both my hands and fingers like this since 13… and I’m starting to worry why am I getting arthritis at a very early young age. None of my...reactions4repliesAwarenessBiologic Medication
Worse pain everHaving the worst flare up I have ever had, in so much pain can hardly walk and can’t sleep because of the pain...reactions5repliesFlares & Flare Management
Questions: LED Light therapyGM. My wife, concerned about my pain. bought me a Red and Infrared light therapy mitt for my hands. she has all good intentions, I used it a couple of...reactions4repliesTreatmentHealthcare TeamAssistive Devices
I Feel Like My Throat is Closing UpI'm kinda freaking out a little bit here and U don't know what I should to about this. The night before last my lymph nodes in my neck below and...reactions8replies
Orencia TreatmentI’d appreciate it if I could obtain some information, from this very educated group, regarding the following: I understand that the biological treatment of Orencia can be given to patients...reactions9repliesBiologic Medication
Mouth teeth ulcersHi Guys Been on methotrexate since May24. Low dose then upped to get me off anti inflammatorys and pain killers. After 6 months on 6 x 2.5g a week I...reactions6repliesDiagnosisNewly DiagnosedSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentVenting
Tests for which medication will work.When I took the advice to take the shots for Covid after the first shot I started having more pain in my legs and hands. I took the booster shot...reactions44repliesFlares & Flare ManagementBiologic MedicationTreatment
FeaturedDo you drink alcohol with your RA?Just wondering, as I gave up drinking a while ago because it made my RA go bonkers for a week after and combined with my medicines, it was like one...reactions132replies
Does anyone else get tingling sensation on your thumbs/handRecently I have been getting tingling sensation on my hand/thumb and arm. I have been back on hydroxychloroquine since last year and was wondering if anyone experienced the same...reactions3replies
LET'S SHARE our list of favorite yoga, tai chi, Qigong and other gentle forms of exercise!When I was 50 I'd had fibromyalgia for 15 years. I got off of all my meds by walking and doing yoga. Fast forward a few years and I've had...reactions6repliesExercise