Earning a living with ArthritisHi everyone, I have had arthritis since i was about 20 or so. I am now 34 and my arthritis used to...reactionsreplies
Does anyone have periodontal disease?I'm tired of visiting my dentist! To be honest I don't have any teeth free of fillings or aponeurosis. The frequency of...reactions4replies
What are the different stages of RA?My rheumy keeps telling me I have early RA, but based upon the results of my MRI's it appears as if the...reactions3replies
Which is best, eating whole grains or going gluten free?I have seen conflicting information. Some sites say to eat only whole grains. Others say to be gluten free. Which is best?...reactions2replies
morning pain almost gone by eveningI don't know if this is RA, fibromyalgiaor PMR but in the morning I am so stiff and sore I can barely...reactions1reply
Why are my blood tests negative for the rheumatoid factor?I am almost certain I have RA. My mother and grandmother had it and I have all the symptoms, although it started...reactions6replies
Medical cannabis to treat OsteoarthritisWhen I was 9, I started developing pain in my right toe. I went to my GP, and on diagnosis, he confirmed...reactions2replies
Is severe headache and dizziness normal?hi I've just started on leflunomide on Friday. Since 6am this morning I've had a severe headache and dizziness is this normal?...reactions1reply
Has anyone else changed treatments from Meloxicam?I have been taking Meloxicam for OA for five years, but after 3 yrs was diagnosed with RA and now take Methotrexate...reactions3replies
Does RA medications cause hair loss?Hi! I was on Plaquenil for 8 weeks and I lost a good amount of my hair. Once I stopped it, the...reactions2replies