What can I do to prevent more damage to my fingersMy little fingers & thumbs have become crooked & quite painful...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsTreatment
Choosing Biologics for Arthritis ManagementWhat factors influenced your decision to start or avoid using a biologic medication? Did you research the potential side effects yourself, or did you rely solely on your doctor’s advice?...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceBiologic Medication
Weight Loss and RAThere's a ton of talk about weight gan with RA and meds, but who here has experienced weight loss? And I mean *unintentional weight loss* not from what you are...Reactions0reactionsComments36 repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
AvsolaHow long does Avsola take for it to kick in? Have had my 2nd dose, & feel the same as I did before starting it....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesBiologic MedicationFlares & Flare ManagementSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceVenting
Arthritis and diureticsI have mild arthritis in both hips (don't know if it's rheumatoid or osteo). My doc took me off my diuretic, and since then the time between the need to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
Am I in remission?So Dx in January after having symptoms since last July. As some of you are aware, I have a very complicated situation as have another A/I disease that makes many...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedProgressionTips & Advice
Can anyone help?Can anyone help? I am 65 years old and was fit and healthy for most of my life, doing regular exercise and having annual medical check-ups. Last year 2023, I...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesNewly DiagnosedBiologic MedicationTips & Advice
Long term low dose steroid useHello again, I saw my GP after being on Prednisone for a month. He’s being very cautious, but said he won’t rule out seronegative RA. I’m more than happy about...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesSeronegative RATips & AdviceSymptoms
Gut MicrobiomeFor those of you with Netflix, VERY interesting documentary called “Hacking your Health: Secrets of the Microbiome”. While they only swiftly mention autoimmune diseases, they do touch on a bit...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesDiet & NutritionTips & AdviceAwareness