Fear of post-op infectionI know medical advice is not available, but what I am really looking for is coping advice . I am on the 'will call' list with my orthopedic surgeon-I need...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatment
Surgery PrepI had my colonoscopy on Friday and have surgery coming up the end of March/first of April. The nurse who put my IV in insisted on using my right hand...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTreatment
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP)Hello, Has anyone here had any of the PRP injections and if so what has been your results? Thanks, lad78518...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatment
Just diagnosedHi. I am a 63 year old female. 2 months ago I started experiencing pain and swelling in my hand. It has since moved to both hands ,shoulders, behind my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Lived with RA as an Athlete since 1983Hi RA family, I am new on this forum. .I have been living with RA since 1983, most of my adult life. Just started a blog site to share my...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Diagnosed but not sureLast year, I woke up one morning and realized my hands were swollen and painful. My primary doctor ran some labs and my RA factor came back slightly elevated at...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Pill Bottles and CountingMy in-laws have RA and I am trying to help them out. They have a lot of pills to put into weekly pill dispensers. They have a difficult time putting...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Living with someone who has RAMy wife, after an extended period of extreme pain, and up to that point suffering from fibromyalgia, isn't the same wonderful person she was prior to this terrible malady, to...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
Exercising without being hit by a train?My RA isn't being well controlled by meds, but don't want to use that as a excuse not to do things. I try to do some kind of exercise several...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesExercise
Pets and HealthThis month we're talking about how pets can affect our RA or how they can help it! If you have a pet, tell us how your pet helps you cope...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies