Are there foods to avoid to help with flares?Just looking for some help in reducing the flares or the severity of them. I suffer excruciating pain when it affects my...reactions4repliesDiagnosisFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentVenting
Appreciation PostMy son, David, is my caregiver. He is the very best, loving, kind, giving, and hard working. He does everything he can...reactions14replies
Most annoying comments you get from people who don't have RA?Well, topic says it all pretty much but we all have heard those comments - people offering turmeric, people telling us we...reactions27replies
How do you balance pushing yourself to exercise more vs ending up overdoing it?I struggle with energy levels from day to day. Yesterday I walked a mile after months of only short walks. I struggled...reactions7repliesExercise
FeaturedHow long did it take you to get a diagnosis?Share your thoughts and tell us: how long did it take you to get an RA diagnosis?...reactions168repliesNewly Diagnosed
Anyone use a diabetic or weight loss injection and have relief from RA?I have read in several places that people with RA that have started one of the weight loss injections like Ozempic, Zepbound...reactions3replies
Can shingles cross-wire your nerve pathways?Diagnosed Sept 1/17 with the right side of my face and top scalp involvement. Yesterday, I put a Sistane Ultra drop in...reactions3replies
Missed medsMy prescription ran out for my hydroxchloquine and I didn't take it for about 3 days. I have started it again, but...reactions1replySymptoms
Covid/Flu vaccines while on immunosuppressantI am on Orencia biologic for my RA. I just wanted to check with our community about the following since I don't...reactions3repliesBiologic MedicationHealthcare TeamTips & Advice
Flare Triggers: SleepSleep can be difficult when you are in pain, but the lack of sleep can trigger an RA flare in some people...reactions55repliesSleepTips & Advice