Family and friend opinionsI am very newly diagnosed with RA, as in earlier this week new. I am still trying to deal with the initial emotions of my diagnosis and what it means...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Ra symptomsHi,I recently got my blood test done.Below are my results My RF factor is 27,CCP is negative,ana is negative,ESR is negative. Vitamin b12 high. I gave birth to beautiful baby...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptoms
Another one doubting diagnosisI'll start off by saying that I'd love for it to be RA -- not because I want another life-altering disorder but because my medical history in my 34 years...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesNewly Diagnosed
social media post followed by sudden flareDoes this ever happen to you? You post something on social media showing that you were out and about and seemingly fine and then within a few hours you have...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
High c reactive protein and Low Vitamin DGood evening!I am a 50 yo female and my doctor suspects I may have RA due to fever, muscle ache, IBS and other symptoms.My blood test came back with high...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptoms
"What's your 5 Year plan?" Career/Life Planning with RA33yo F with RA for 1.5 years now. Left my job as a music therapist to move to "city life" and RA began to progress. I now have a desk...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
FDA rejects Eli Lilly's BaracitinibAnybody know any more about the FDA rejecting the drug Olumiant aka Baracitinib? Eli Lilly had partnered with a company called Incyte and it was supposed to be in the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Looking for walking canes?After much research, I've managed to put together a guide to buying walking canes in the link below. Let me know what you think. http://walkingcaneguide.com/best-walking-canes/...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Grandchildren and RAHello, I am new to this site. I have had active RA for 12 years. I am currently unmedicated due to financial hard times, and inability to work due to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Spring CleaningOver the month of April RheumatoidArthritis.net will be discussing Spring Cleaning. We know that living with a chronic condition like RA can make those household chores even more difficult. We...Reactions0reactionsComments25 replies