RA Blood Tests for Immflamation I am a woman 53 years old with seronegative RA and my PCP doctor said the high normal end of SED rate for a female over 50 is 30. I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAwarenessTreatment
FeaturedNodulesDoes anyone know if nodules only show up on the skin?...Reactions0reactionsComments24 repliesAwarenessSymptoms
Pain Is Relentless Not much. RA got in right wrist - first time severe pain is asymmetrical. Now at 48 hrs. Typing without moving wrist. Moving phone not hand. Interesting… Several days, including...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesVentingAwareness
“Anticipatory” PainI was just in a discussion about chronic illness, with my daughter…she mentioned, “anticipatory pain.” I think that is when you are expecting pain…and the expectation affects you. May it’s...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
FamilyI am fine - all the things that RA does - yeah. I actually have bouts of not believing I am sick. Yesterday morning, in my morning shower, I decided...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
low self esteembefore I was diagnosed, I blames myself for tiredness thinking it was low motivation and laziness. Much of my life I had low energy. Just wondering how many have been...Reactions0reactionsComments9 repliesAwarenessCoping
FeaturedAsk Me Anything Live: With Kat Elton and Kelly Mack*Updated at 9:40 am est on 9.29.22* Thank you for participating in our Ask Me Anything! This thread will be locked, but we will select the winner of the paraffin...Reactions0reactionsComments170 repliesAwareness
Methotrexate AccessIs anyone having issues getting their methotrexate since Roe-v-Wade was overturned? Are you worried at all about potentially being unable to get the meds you need as a result? (Also...Reactions0reactionsComments23 repliesAwarenessVenting
Just wondering if it’s normalHi there new to the forum but longtime sufferer , I was at uni 2009 when I was first struck down with this and did most of my Third year...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementDiagnosisAwareness
Not sure how to handle this situation Hey everybody my name is Rhoda and I'm not sure how to handle a certain situation with a coworker. So, I have RA, was diagnosed earlier this year and started...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessCopingWork & Employment