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If I don't have symptoms, is damage still occurring?

No symptoms, does this mean there is no damage occurring? Does RA always progress no matter what? Meaning even if you have no symptoms, are your joints still being damaged?...

Is it possible to stay in stage 1 RA forever?

Is it possible to stay in stage 1 RA forever? Or will the disease eventually progress for everyone? I would like to know if there are any elderly out there...

What are some of your flare triggers?

Does anyone else's rheumatologist not seem to hear you?

I went to my rheumatologist yesterday. My RA is flaring so frequently and badly that I just quit my job because of it. This was a huge and very scary...

Has anyone tried stem cell infusions in their early stages of the condition?

Would like to know more about this cutting edge treatment. If anyone has tried it please let me know what your experience has been....

Has anyone had foot surgery that will require a fusion?

Unofficially diagnosed and searching for information

Hello all, First, I want to say how much I appreciate everyone in this community for providing support and information to one another. The insight is invaluable. Yesterday, I went...

Could my symptoms be RA, or a different rheumatic disorder?

I’m 20 and haven’t been able to walk for 2 days now. Hello everyone. My mother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a year ago. And two days ago, ankle joint...

What can I do about a flare before or after surgery?

I’m having back surgery and will be off of all RA meds. What can I do about a flare before or after surgery? Has anyone experienced this problem?...

Is anyone taking Orencia?

Anyone on Orencia? I have had my second infusion and go back for the third in a week. Just wondering if anyone has had these issues come up? Same night...

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