Active yesterdayStarted methotrexate Finally say my Dr. He said I had a bad case and that it had went too long undiagnosed. But he thinks he can get me some relief. He put...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active yesterdayFinancial Challenges Due to Rheumatoid ArthritisWhat have been some of the financial struggles you have faced due to your RA? (Also: here are resources to help: https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39117...Reactions 0 reactions Comments35 repliesCost
Active yesterdayManaging Shame Do you experience shame when it comes to RA? One of our writers shared how, for him, RA triggers shame (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=40217). For those who can relate, do you have any...Reactions 0 reactions Comments37 replies
Active 2 days agoWill you take our In America survey & help others understand life with RA?Take survery: https://bit.ly/3Xs1bda *Update* The survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest. What makes RA so difficult, amongst other reasons, is the lack of awareness and growing misinformation...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesAwareness
Active 2 days agoIf Someone Told Me __ About My RA, I Would Not Have Believed It. We posed this question to our community earlier this year. Some responses were: *"The amount of medication and how often I would go to a doctor appointment." *How bad finding...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesAwareness
Active 3 days agoThe painful wait to see if I have rheumatoid arthritisHello everyone, On March 6th I developed a rash looking thing that covered all the knuckles on both of my hands in the photo, its never looked that bad since...Reactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies
Active 4 days agoSocial security disability My spouse with RA is trying to get SSDI. She has a robust 40 year work history, and is only applying because she keeps having to take off work due...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active 6 days agoFlairs from altitude changes?I live at sea level and recently traveled up to the mountains at about 7000 feet. I felt my hands and wrists become painful and swollen. And my ankles also...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesFlares & Flare Management
Active 7 days agoMy PoemI shared on Facebook & was asked to share here. I hope y'all enjoy...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active 7 days agoDiagnosis change ..symptoms the sameI was diagnosed over 5 Yrs ago with RA. Treated with various meds..oral, infusions and injections. Went to a closer located, new to town rheumatologist..told I did not have RA...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisHealthcare Team
