Conversation of the Week: Managing RA When You Have Other Chronic ConditionsManaging RA/RD when you also have other chronic conditions isn't for the faint-hearted. What other conditions do you live with and what are some of your favorite tips? Or just...reactions149repliesComorbiditiesCoping
Rheumatoid arthritisI also have regular arthritis in both knees, but the right knee is very bad. The shots helped one time for about 3 months and then the second shot did...reactions3repliesFlares & Flare ManagementComorbidities
RA and inflammatory bowel diseaseHi, I’m 26 years old and was diagnosed with RA 4 years ago. I’ve recently had problems with my stomach and my GP is now doing tests to see if...reactions7repliesComorbidities
RA and ImmunotherapyHas anyone gone through immunotherapy with their RA? Asking for this is one of my options for follow-up cancer treatment, but there is a question about it effecting the RA...reactions7repliesComorbiditiesTreatment
RA and ILD (interstitial lung disease)I would like information on the development of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in people with RA. I’ve had RA for 20+ years and have just been diagnosed with ILD. I’ve...reactions4repliesComorbidities
Methotrexate + Biologic and cancerHi - I’m 46 and I’ve been on methotrexate (5 pills/week) for 8+ years. In June I was diagnosed with cancer - melanoma. Since this does not run in my...reactions1replyTreatmentBiologic MedicationComorbidities
RA plus retina and gi issues A year before my RA diagnosis at age 59, I had a large retinal detachment. It was repaired by laser but I have a lot of scarring and continued flashes...reactions3repliesComorbidities
New RA after covidThis is a discussion about being newly diagnosed with RA after having Covid. RA may be part of a long Covid picture. Studies are showing that LC likely caused by...reactions2repliesComorbidities
Abnormal Periods While Managing RAOne of our RA health leaders, Monica, shared her experience battling anemia, and abnormal periods - in addition to her RA (https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/living/anemic-menstruation) Have others here had similar experiences?...reactions4repliesComorbiditiesSymptoms
Anyone with RA & Gastroparesis diagnosis?Wondering if anyone here deals with these issues & how you cope? Thanks!...reactions2repliesComorbidities