Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis and FlaresTo open a jar, I usually place it under running warm water and use a towel to open it. During a flare-up, in the mornings, I use hot and cold...reactions10repliesCopingAssistive Devices
The pain is unbearable at times yes, but I still have people who rely on me. No time for the pain 💯reactions5replies
Leflunomide I have been on Leflunomide for 6weeks now and to be honest I am getting no benefit from it at all as pains can be really bad sometimes. Has anyone...reactions6replies
Weighted vestsI’m osteopenic so adding weight lifting to my exercise of swimming since swimming has zero weight bearing. However using dumbbells is NOT working for my RA hands. Has anyone tried...reactions5repliesAssistive DevicesComorbiditiesExercise
Arthritis is ruining my life it keeps flaring up and it means I have to limp round the house. I can’t leave the house. My work are ok about it for now but I think...reactions2replies
FeaturedSwitching to a BiosimilarWith recent conversations with my rheumy, I have been switched from Humira to Hyrimoz. I'm curious if anyone else has had this conversation with their rheumy in switching to a...reactions9repliesBiologic MedicationInsurance & Disability
FeaturedWhat are your best tips to get sleep with RA?Getting quality sleep with RA can be challenging. In your experience, what tips have worked for you?...reactions80repliesSleepTips & Advice
Sinus and AllergyI was diagnosed with RA and started hydroxychloroquine on November 1st. I started getting sick around 11/26 and after 4 doctors appts, 2 antibiotics, and steroids. I am still on...reactions3repliesSeronegative RA
Reflecting on the Holidays and Looking Ahead to the New YearWith Christmas behind us and New Year's around the corner, how are you feeling? How has your holiday time been so far and what are you looking forward to in...reactionsrepliesCoping
Painful feet and toesI read earlier that a member or two is experiencing pain in their feet. I have pain that i can only describe as walking on golf balls. When I look...reactions9replies