27, feeling alone and like no-one understands...Hi, First time to this forum... Looking for some support. Recently my RA has gotten a lot worse in my hands, mainly my dominant right one. I was diagnosed in...reactions7replies
I can't walk todayBackground: Male 24. 155lbs. About four years ago, I was diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my hips and my cartilages were getting thinner. I had constant pain each time I sat...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
Dr Decreased Hydroxychloroquine - Pain Worse Than Before Diagnosed - Thoughts?Hello friends, I was diagnosed in October of 2017 and started on 200 mg hydroxychloroquine then increased to 400 mg. I was having some slight ringing in my ears and...reactionsrepliesTreatment
New ** I'm trying to understand the painI understand that my joints will hurt, but lately it has gone beyond just joint pain. By the end of the day, I can barely move. It hurts in my...reactions8replies
Pain in my right hipI have had pain in my right hip, in the center of my right buttock for a little over 4 years now. I cannot sleep on one side and notice...reactions7repliesTreatment
shoulder discomfort: are my arms attached?I know this forum isn't very active, but I'm hoping someone else can help me find the words to describe what I'm feeling. 45, Caucasian female. Seronegative RA diagnosis several...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Has anyone tried a wheat free diet?Read an article in AARP magazine about inflammation and RA. It says "A family of proteins found in wheat has been linked to an increase in inflammation and may worsen...reactions4replies
Has anyone taken Sulfasalazine?Dr. perscribed Sulfasalazine, curious what others expereince has been?...reactions3replies
New and OverwhelmedI'm just not sure where to start. About a month ago, right after coming home from vacation, I had 2 nights (starting around 2 am each night) of EXCRUCIATING pain...reactions1reply