vagus nerve stimulation for treatment of RAArticle in NPR. Did anyone see this? (let’s hope research like this isn’t put on hold for the next four years) https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/02/03/nx-s1-5272748/vagus-nerve-stimulation-may-tame-autoimmune-diseases...reactions9repliesTreatmentResearch & Clinical Trials
has anyone with RA and MTHFR gene mutation had problems with medicinesI've recently been diagnosed with RA, and I know I have the MTHFR gene mutation. I am having trouble with medications and...reactions3repliesSide EffectsDiagnosisSymptoms
Pain solutions while beginning methotrexateI am starting on methotrexate, so far I've only had one week's dose (oral). The first time I tried this I couldn't...reactions14repliesSymptomsNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare Management
RA and face numbing Anyone else experience face numbness?? This has been happening to me going on 3 years. My RA dr sent me to a...reactions2replies
Pains all overHi everyone I have just been diagnosed with RA but i'm just not 100% convinced. I have no swelling in joints and...reactions8repliesTreatment
RA and Prostate CancerNew research has found that genetically predicted rheumatoid arthritis is causally associated with prostate cancer (see: https://www.healthday.com/healthpro-news/hcp-rheumatology/rheumatoid-arthritis-causally-linked-to-prostate-cancer). Men with RA, does your...reactions1replyComorbiditiesAwareness
Gut MicrobiomeFor those of you with Netflix, VERY interesting documentary called “Hacking your Health: Secrets of the Microbiome”. While they only swiftly mention...reactions13repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceAwareness
Treatment plan My consultant thinks I have been taking my methotrexate but I haven’t been taking it in 2 years so she thinks I...reactions6repliesAwarenessTips & AdviceTreatment
Has anyone else seen Medicare coverage of biologics go through the roof in 2025?I am a mostly healthy 77 year old female diagnosed with RA at age 58. I was doing well with Orencia and...reactions4repliesBiologic Medication
Relive pain at home.Hi I’m waiting on my diagnosis from specialist but doctor is saying he’s confident it’s rheumatoid arthritis that I have I’m 34...reactions3repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementTips & Advice