Hand clenching up...Should I be worried?Hi, I'm new here. I've had JRA since I was 6 years old and was diagnosed with Systemic RA and Lupus at 15 after coming out of a long remission...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Nodules in the muscles and tendons?Anyone else? With “nodules” in your tendons and muscles? I just came from appointment with my orthopedic for hand pain. Apparently, I have nodule in my hand between the 1st...reactions5repliesSymptoms
Doctor says it's RA ... I am not so sureI was told four days ago that I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am choosing to get a second opinion because I don't have all of the symptoms that I read...reactions11repliesNewly Diagnosed
Humira miracle....but...Hi guys! I'm new here. My PsA battle began 3 years ago. I've tried MTX, Enbrel and Cimzia without any substantial improvement. I respond beautifully to prednisone but we all...reactions1replyTreatment
Getting worse and having a hard time dealingI was diagnosed in may 2013. Every year I'm getting worse. My last VectraD test was 59 and i had to leave my job of 16 years in 2015 to...reactions12replies
SurgeryI don't know how everyone else feels but personally I have to have have complete trust in my surgeon. I was fortunate to have one of the top leading orthopedic...reactions3repliesTreatment
What Exercise Are You Able to Do?I had a hip surgery last year that didn't heal well and had subsequent nerve damage. I spent a year in physical therapy, but that was cancelled due to aggravating...reactions12repliesExercise
Hand SurgeryI am contemplating having my left thumb and wrist operated on due to Osteo-arthritis. I also have RA, but the damage to my left hand (in addition to carpal tunnel)is...reactions28repliesTreatment
TurmericTrying Turmeric for relief of joint inflammation. Has anyone tried it and what did you think?...reactions9replies
Wedding with RAHello everyone. I am 40 years old, and have had RA since 2012. The start of my diagnosis was rough, but I am currently on leflunomde and Enbrel and both...reactions4replies