Surgery with RA, Ehlers Danlos, FibromyalgiaMy family keeps telling me you have got to quit having surgery! I've had 20+ surgeries in the past 17 years. I only found out about the. RA in the...reactions3replies
Does anyone take Gabapentin for pain relief?I use Tramadol for flares and was wondering about taking Gabapentin before bed....reactions18repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTreatment
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...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceTravelCoping
Progression of RAI was diagnosed a couple of yrs ago, but im sure it started a couple of yrs before diagnoses!! Started in my thumbs where it felt like my ligaments and...reactions3repliesCoping
Skin hair and nail issues Has or does anyone have RA related skin, hair and/or nail issues? My only meds are hydroxychloroquine, Tylenol as needed, motrin as needed and prednisone for 3 to 5 days...reactions9repliesSymptoms
Multiple Problems Making Diagnosis (and Life) DifficultI was diagnosed six years ago with no less than nine autoimmune disorders, the most serious of which are RA, limited systemic sclerosis, Sjögren syndrome, and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. My...reactions2repliesCoping
Early symptomsI experienced severe pain in the right eye. It was sensitive to light and the pain was 12+. I was prescribed medication for the eye. I traveled and within days...reactions2replies
Rheumatologist or PCPI am just wondering if most of you rely only on your rheumatologist or if you also get help from a pcp. Sometimes it takes weeks or even months to...reactions5replies