Is it likely I have RA?Hello I am a 28 year old male 5'10 165lbs exercise 3-4 times a week. I don't have any family history of rheumatoid arthritis, however I have had pain in...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Your first symptomsI'm wondering if some of you could post your first symptoms that led to your diagnosis and how you were diagnosed please. I have not seen a doctor yet (but...reactions5repliesNewly Diagnosed
Tendon Graft ExperiencesHi, Hoping members can share their experiences with tendon graft surgeries. My dominant hand ring finger is mostly immobile after a bout with trigger finger and subsequent mycobacterium infection in...reactions1replyTreatment
Is it realistic to continue manual labor with RA?Can I expect to feel very sore every time I do limited amounts of physically demanding work? I am a forester, and spend a lot of time walking in the...reactions3replies
New to forum GailStarted relationship with wonderful man who has chronic RA.. Relationship went wrong to my lack of knowledge of RA. Wish I new about this forum before so I could have...reactions3replies
First rheumatologist visitSo now I am more confused than I was. Saw the rheum. today for all my joint pain and to make sure it was not an autoimmune thing related to...reactions7repliesTreatment
If not RA, then what?I have a rheumo appt. on March 12. But what if they don't think it's RA or some other autoimmune thing? Then what? Can a rheumo help me with the...reactions4repliesNewly Diagnosed