Info required for DIY house maintenance toolsGood Morning Folks My father seems to be developing symptoms associated with arthritis and is increasingly finding it difficult to handle general household maintenance tools such as : screw drivers...reactions2replies
Diagnosed with arthritis on my right hipI've been diagnosed with arthritis on my right hip. It has become very difficult for me to bend and do work. Until recently, I have had only minor discomfort but...reactions1replyTreatment
Antibiotics for treatment???I recently read an article (online) that stated that there's an antibiotic (minocycline) that has shown success in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Has anyone heard of this....if so I'd appreciate thoughts...reactions1replyTreatment
Diet & RAHi all, I'm new here. I'm 32 and was just diagnosed with RA 2 weeks ago! So far I haven't tried any medications because my rheumatologist is having me try...reactions4replies
Afraid of RA meds...please help ease my mind if you can!Hi! I'm new to all this! Just a brief intro:Ok, first time posting....my Rheumatologist is really leaning towards RA after several visits, which I've suspected already for the last 13+...reactions2repliesTreatment
Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritisI was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I am in pain everyday. I have been taking drugs for for my pain. Without it I would not be able to move...reactions1replyTreatment
Having a hard time coping with my RAHello I have recently been diagnosed with RA And i am in so much pain i am just so frustrated! I have been a retail store manager for 23 years...reactions1reply
Long term JA prognosisHi, I have had JRA since is was about 8 years old and I'm 28 now . What will life be like when I'm old ? I just started taking...reactions1reply
Strange new symptomsHello everyone, This is the first time I've written a post although I've been part of the group for a few months now. I have had RA for about 25...reactions3repliesSymptoms
Scary timesI am a 54 year old wife and mother of 2 young women in their 20's and 4 adult step children. My wonderful husband and I are coming up on...reactions1reply