Pred, going up or downSaw rheumy this week on a day when I was doing great. Overall since starting low dose Pred have been Ok. 75% of the time Ok on 5. But there...reactions28repliesTreatment
Recent diagnosed Hi, I’m new to this! Been recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Had struggled for over a year with back pain, especially waking me in the night and severe stiffness in...reactions4repliesDiagnosis
Post surgical flareIn the past eight months I’ve had two major surgeries. The end of August I had a complete right knee replacement, it went very well, but I was taken off...reactions10repliesBiologic MedicationCoping
Timing medicationI always bring a list of questions to my rheumatologist, and he always answers them in depth for me. However, I always seem to miss one or two and don’t...reactions2repliesSeronegative RAHealthcare Team
ITIS diet as an adjunctI’m going to start on the ITIS diet, or at least attempt to as much as possible, soon. Last year for unrelated (or maybe related? IBS) reasons I did low...reactions7repliesDiet & Nutrition
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Breaking Up With A RheumatologistHi everyone! So this week the hot topic is about breaking up with a rheumatologist. This hits home because I've dealt with my fair share of bad relationships on the...reactions71repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceVenting
CBD and Hemp productsHas anyone not used the RX drugs subscribed and tried CBD or HEMP products. If so, results and problems feedback....reactions3repliesDiet & NutritionMedical Marijuana
Dealing with RA feversI'm currently dealing with my latest of several RA fevers that I've had on and off these past couple months, and it's the hottest day of the year to make...reactions6repliesFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceSymptoms
FeaturedMethotrexate and Biologics: The Good, The Bad and Everything In BetweenLet's share the good, the bad, and everything in between about methotrexate (if you have ever been prescribed it and tried it) and any other biologic for treating rheumatoid arthritis....reactions44repliesVentingTips & AdviceTreatment
What do some doctors seem not to understand about RA flares?reactionsrepliesFlares & Flare Management