BiologicsI had a horrible year with Humira. I got shingles, a full facial infection, appendicitis, slow, healing surgical wounds from the appendicitis, and unspecified gross hematuria. I need to start...reactions52replies
Alternative therapy hgh ?Hello I'm a 57 yr old male that has had RA since my teens.. I have been through all the various treatments bio/ jaks excetra.. diets..moved from the north to...reactions1reply
Researching resealable/reusable bagsZiplock bags and such are just killing me these days, so I'm looking into something like thoes "stasher" bags. Does anyone have suggestions as to which are the best for...reactions2replies
Smart Watch?Have you tried a Smart Watch to help with RA? Which ones have you tried? Are there functions that help with evaluating or improving your sleep? How about trying to...reactions4repliesAssistive DevicesExerciseSleep
Anyone have really bad dry mouth nose eyes etc?Does anyone here have really bad dry mouth nose eyes etc? Also, has anyone here taken Plaquenil if so what type of side effects did you have?...reactions21repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Medication pricing ISSUESJust wondering if anyone shared the same isuue ... ... I moved December 2023 and therefore had to change my insurance. I was on Enbrel for years; very happily. After...reactions2replies
Wheres it come from? Im 65. I was fit. Gym 3 times a week. Had a excellent job. Then wheels fell off. Retrenched 3 times. Covid collapsed economy. Never took vax only Ivermectin. Got...reactions4repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RA
The emotional RA rollercoaster ride: battling hopelessnessI just got back from the hospital a few hours ago…37 YO and my SI joints having been hurting for what feels like years…I swear my 100 YO grandma appears...reactions6repliesCoping
The Burden of RA: A Journey from Feeling Helpless to Finding HopeA friend recently asked me a poignant question: "When your RA was at its worst, did you ever feel like a burden?" Her question brought me close to tears because...reactions1replyFriends & FamilyCopingDepression
Switching Medication I would like to know if anyone switched from Abatacept to any other medication. I am considering switching to Humera. My RA is under control, but I want the freedom...reactions2repliesBiologic Medication