Am I supposed to hurt and be stiff all day every day?I’m on humira, levothyroxine ( Graves Disease too), and heart meds. I also have spinal stenosis. My rheumatologist says I will be...reactions8repliesCoping
Newly diagnosed, afraid of meds, but cortisone shots helpedGoing to give some details and backstory so you know where I'm at prior to the questions I have: I'm 37 and...reactions7repliesSide Effects
At age 47, I had a Stroke, and I was Diagnosed with APS, Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome.My mother passed RA down to me. My RA started with my hands being swollen and sore. I have had Migraines all...reactions1replyDiagnosisProgressionSymptoms
Flare due to missing infusion Had to miss my infusion three weeks ago due to a uti, this seems to be happening frequently I end up in...reactions4replies
LimpIn 1961, I maybe 18 months old. After spending the day at the beach, my mom noticed I was limping. My pediatrician...reactions1replySymptoms
Constant Illness - It's getting too much!Hi there - I was diagnosed with RA one year after my daughter was born, aged 33, after a year of doctors...reactions5replies
I had no idea it was osteo arthritis let alone RAMy fingers started throbbing all of a sudden I made an appointment thinking it was typing all day for several years. an...reactions1replyDiagnosis
RA & Osteoporosis My RA continues to make it difficult and painful. And then I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis 2 weeks ago after a body...reactions1replyVenting
I need an elbow replacement but scared because only a handful of doctors that does the procedure. reactions2repliesSurgery
Pain feels worse but labs are better? How to find answers for “inexplicable” painHi, i have been diagnosed for 2 years now. At first they told me I had fibro, then a rheumatoid doctor said...reactions5repliesComorbidities