What is the biggest unmet need you feel those living with RA deal with?Unmet needs: something that still needs improvement, changes that have to be made, or anything that society has sort of turned a blind eye too. There really is no wrong...reactions15repliesCopingAwarenessVenting
AvsolaHow long does Avsola take for it to kick in? Have had my 2nd dose, & feel the same as I did before starting it....reactions5repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceVentingBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare Management
HandsThings I can hardly do with my RA hands. Open a bottle, large or small, open the tab on a soda, scratch an itch on my shoulders or anywhere. I...reactions49repliesVentingCoping
RA & Osteoporosis My RA continues to make it difficult and painful. And then I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis 2 weeks ago after a body scan. Both are throughout my body. Deformity is...reactions1replyVenting
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Breaking Up With A RheumatologistHi everyone! So this week the hot topic is about breaking up with a rheumatologist. This hits home because I've dealt with my fair share of bad relationships on the...reactions71repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceVenting
FeaturedMethotrexate and Biologics: The Good, The Bad and Everything In BetweenLet's share the good, the bad, and everything in between about methotrexate (if you have ever been prescribed it and tried it) and any other biologic for treating rheumatoid arthritis....reactions44repliesVentingTreatmentTips & Advice
PainI am really fed up with being in pain and feeling so tired all the time...reactions10repliesVenting
Doctor visit but pay twice since you don't see a doctorFirst 2 visits to the Rheumatologist, I saw a medical doctor. My out of pocket specialist cost is $40, I expected that. But my next 2 visits, same office, I...reactions4repliesVenting
The idea of 'Dancing with RA'I've seen some people talk about the concept of dancing with RA. My own therapist told me about this as well in a way to cope with it. What are...reactions3repliesVentingCopingAwareness
Frustrated in VASorry to kind of deflect... but i don't know where to post questions without getting them deleted by a moderator, so here goes: I just turned 50 and am in...reactions3repliesVentingAwarenessDiagnosis