Rheumatology Subcutaneous SclerEdema Mucinosis I'm looking for a forum on Rheumatology. Is there one similar to this forum? I have SclerEdema (not scleroderma) with Mucinosis, visible only by subdermal biopsy, no indication on epidermis...reactions7repliesTreatmentSymptoms
Happy Mother's Day! Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there who not only manage a life with RA, but are also pouring into their children's lives. Despite the challenges you...reactionsreplies
Unknown diagnosis I have been seeing my rheumatologist for 15 months. My symptoms started out as an infection on my big toe. Now my feet burn and feel like someone is stabbing...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
HandsThings I can hardly do with my RA hands. Open a bottle, large or small, open the tab on a soda, scratch an itch on my shoulders or anywhere. I...reactions49repliesCopingVenting
is the BP side effects of Arthritis Medicine ? My Mother is 70 years old and she is taking medicine of arthrithis from 12 years. Now she got BP. She is also taking medicine of BP. is the BP...reactions7replies
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...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsSymptoms
Hands really hurting I used my hands to much yesterday at work using a chain saw so now the pain meds dont seem to be doing any good I stayed home to rest...reactions1replyCoping
Losing Job I was forced to resign or be terminated from my 30 year career 6 days after applying for intermittent FMLA. The volume of work was impossible for even a healthy...reactions6repliesInsurance & DisabilityWork & Employment
look for information on medications that insurance company's recommendI am 81 years old and have been under Doctors care for RA 30plus years. And finding all medications are now so expensive that they are beyond budget. last medications...reactions1replyBiologic MedicationCostInsurance & Disability
Smoking with RAJust curious if there are any RA folks that are cigarette smokers? I'm curious because after extensive research it seems that smoking will increase chances of getting RA, but once...reactions4replies