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Subtalar fusion.I have great pain in my ankle & have been offered a subtalar fusion which will involve four screws being bolted in to it. I will be in plaster for...reactions18repliesSurgery
I am experiencing digestive issues I don't consume sugar or gluten but recently have had more digestive issues than usual. This comes at a time when I am dealing with more pain and I feel...reactions7replies
Has anyone else suffered from erosive arthritis?I have had erosive arthritis, plus RA, and osteoarthritis in my left foot for years. The last five years or so my foot has been continually swollen and walking more...reactions10repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
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RA FlaresSince the beginning of the year I’ve been having flares. Sometimes I can barely walk. I’m on Xeljanz for many years,and now 1mg of Prednisone. It has been a bit...reactions2repliesFlares & Flare Management
Is 0 medication possible? Managing RA NaturallyHi, i have been trying methotrexate for months now. It has helped with my overall wellbeing but im not actually sure if it was the methotrexate or the fact that...reactions43replies
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