When do you know it is time to start using assistive devices Hi. I was diagnosed with RA 18 years ago and then 3 years later I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia as well. This...reactions7repliesAssistive DevicesProgression
hearthow many people have coronary heart inflammation / disease from RA? I have had several stents put in after the triple bypass...reactions12repliesAwarenessProgression
At age 47, I had a Stroke, and I was Diagnosed with APS, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome.My mother passed RA down to me. My RA started with my hands being swollen and sore. I have had Migraines all...reactions1replyDiagnosisProgressionSymptoms
Hearing ProblemsI've noticed in the last 2 1/2 months I'm having issues hearing. My right ear is worse. I contacted my primary care...reactions1replyProgression
Ulcer problem in mouth.Is anyone else also have frequent ulcer problem in mouth, who dealing with RA....reactions13repliesAwarenessFlares & Flare ManagementProgression
Nodules? Hello, I've been going through a lot of health related problems lately. It started with chest pains, and after a diet change...reactions1replyDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedProgressionTips & AdviceVenting
RA, Graves Disease, heart valve issues After being diagnosed with RA about 15 years ago, the “hits just keep on coming “. Next it was Fibromyalgia, then started...reactions10repliesProgressionFlares & Flare ManagementAwareness
Unbearable foot painApparently X-rays show severe damage to my toes, probably osteoarthritis. Have had cortisone in my toe joints once and it was amazing...reactions1replyProgressionTreatment
RA LifeI have had RA since I was in my 30's. I used to be on Methotrexate. I am off it now. I...reactions3repliesProgression
Life expectancy with RAIs it really true that life expectancy is 10 years less for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis?! Do the new medications help extend...reactions4repliesProgression