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....Reactions0reactionsComments44 repliesTips & AdviceTreatmentVenting
PainI am really fed up with being in pain and feeling so tired all the time...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesVenting
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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesVenting
People my age look at me like I'm crazyI have had people my age ask me why they don't see me out socializing and when I tell them its like oh!!! In my mind I'm thinking try a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesVentingFriends & Family
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessCopingVenting
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwarenessVentingDiagnosis
Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’sHello, I just started Orencia infusions I had a reaction the first infusion and was given benedryl with the second with no reaction but horrible fatigue, pain all through my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesBiologic MedicationCopingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentVenting
Nodules? Hello, I've been going through a lot of health related problems lately. It started with chest pains, and after a diet change, exercise adjustments I ended up hurting myself more...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesVentingTips & AdviceFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedProgressionDiagnosis
FeaturedConversation Of The Week: Strategies To Manage RA At A Younger Age Hello! This week we are talking about the unfortunate reality that many young people are diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. When you’re young and you tell anyone you have RA, their...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceVentingCoping
Conversation of the Week: Managing Fatigue Due to RA: Tips, Questions, & MoreHi! So this week we are talking about managing fatigue with RA. Fatigue is one of the most insidious parts of living with chronic illness and it can be a...Reactions0reactionsComments57 repliesSymptomsVentingFlares & Flare Management