Living alone with RA and chronic pain.Had rotator cuff surgery in July and life has been over the top with pain. My life. Hoping for some connection and encouragement....reactions2repliesAwarenessCopingFlares & Flare ManagementProgressionSurgerySymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
How do I beat this severe fatigue? Anyone have any advice on how to muster up energy - mentally, emotionally and physically during a severe bout of fatigue? I recently had my first infusion of a new...reactions8repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingExercise
Have You Experienced This Sort of Pain?Working at night, I was trying to sleep today and both knees were swollen and very painful. Pain turning in bed Pain in all positions Pain propped with pillows Etc...reactions12repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptoms
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
How do I travelHow do i prepare for a trip without the worry of a flare....reactions9repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementTravel
I Have a Cold and a QuestionI am 66 years old and have had the diagnosis of RA for 5 years. I have been working with a flair, taking my prednisone and trying to just be...reactions10repliesFlares & Flare Management
AvsolaHow long does Avsola take for it to kick in? Have had my 2nd dose, & feel the same as I did before starting it....reactions5repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare ManagementSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
RA and glutenHello, I'm having big flare up at the moment with RA and was wondering if a gluten free diet might help? I read a few things about gluten not being...reactions15repliesFlares & Flare Management
Medication I have had a prednisone daily of 10 mg. But after about 4 yrs of it my blood sugar was affected. That was over 15 years ago. Prednisone really helps...reactions4repliesFlares & Flare Management
Anyone on GLP1 inhibitor injections having flares?I’m concerned my oral meds are t being absorbed properly because my symptoms are no longer well managed. Is this happening to anyone else?...reactions1replyFlares & Flare Management