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 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisTips & Advice
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 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementVentingTips & AdviceSymptomsSide EffectsBiologic Medication
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 DiagnosedTips & AdviceProgression
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 repliesBiologic MedicationNewly DiagnosedTips & 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
59-year-old woman with persistent thumb stiffness and worsening symptoms after corticosteroid treatmentHello, I need some help with diagnosing and managing a case. Patient Details: Age: 59 Symptoms: Stiffness in both thumbs for the past 9 days, morning stiffness that does not...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsDiagnosisTips & Advice
Traveling with rheumatoid arthritisShare your tips on traveling via plane or even road trips. It's been awhile since I've traveled overseas internationally so any advice would be awesome as I feel like a...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTips & AdviceTravelCoping
Sun sensitivity and RA meds: Experiences, Suggestions...Has anyone ever struggled with sun sensitivity after starting RA medication? Share some tips and experiences. As it starts to get warmer out we could all practice some good sun...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsSymptoms