Benefits of doing therapy with profesionals that understand autoinmune diseases and/or chronic painHi! Just wanted to know if any of you have done or is doing therapy with a psychologist/psychiatrist that specializes in autoinmune diseases, chronic pain or “invisible” diseases? And if...reactions14replies
Can i collect disability having severe RACan i collect disability i have RA for 35 years...reactions1replyInsurance & Disability
Has RA Forced Early Retirement or a Career Change? Whether due to RA symptoms like pain and fatigue, circumstances like an unreliable schedule, or dealing with bosses who just didn't understand - we are looking for experiences with retiring...reactions52repliesWork & Employment
Is anyone here taking Minocycline?Taking antibiotics for RA I read a bit on Minocycline (a tetracycline) is a standard oral antibiotic prescribed for RA though it is not approved by the FDA for that...reactions7replies
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hands Who here has joint damage in their hands, or had rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms first appear here? What are your favorite products, tools or ways you take care of...reactions27repliesAssistive DevicesTips & AdviceSymptoms
Wife with Severe RAwife has moderate to severe RA. Hands severely active and painful. On Humira and many other pills. Been 30 plus years RA. Sees RHEUMATOLOGIST regularly. Any one know of possible...reactions3repliesCoping
Antibiotics for RA?I recently required several stitches and incurred some lacerations on my hand. When the NP noticed I took Methotrexate shots weekly she prescribed 1000 mgs of Cephalexin daily for 10...reactions1replyTreatment
RaMy Dr Told me I don't have RA then what is it I know it hurts especially when it gets colder and what are these knots on the joints of...reactions1replyAwareness
Muscle wasting and lack of grip strength. After any suggestions for things that might help to slow the progression of this problem. Two years ago when I was detailing my then current daily ‘challenges’ to my rheumatologist...reactions6repliesAssistive DevicesCopingFlares & Flare Management
Need help please My RA doctor has tried two different times with RA pills, they made me hurt in places I never hurt before. One of these pills was Chemotherapy. Now since these...reactions40replies