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...reactions1replySymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis
TRIGGER FINGER?Currently experiencing fingers on my right and left hand either not able to fully form a fist and one finger starting to...reactions2repliesSymptoms
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...reactions9repliesSymptoms
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...reactions7repliesTreatmentSymptoms
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...reactions2repliesTips & AdviceSide EffectsSymptoms
First RA symptom.The bottom of my feet were exceedingly painful was the first sign for me....reactions13repliesSymptoms
Early Stage RA medicine transitioning I was diagnosed with RA about 5 months ago when I went if for what I thought was a broken pinky. Bones...reactions6repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Does Ice or hear help I’m very newly diagnosed. I have so many questions, but I guess, my first question is. Does ice or heat help manage...reactions3repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Sensitivity to chlorine in showerHas anyone else had sensitivity to chlorine in their shower? I'm wondering if it's just me, since my husband seems to be...reactions7repliesSymptoms
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