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 the pain or swelling...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & Advice
Vegan DietMy Dr has suggested that I try a vegan diet., stating that a few of his patients have been able to go completely off their medication by being vegan. Does...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesDiet & Nutrition
Is anyone using bone broth?New to this unfortunate disease, I'm still desperately trying to find ANYTHING to make me feel better. Medications are working on pain and inflammation quite well, but I've just been...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
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 just fine. I have super dry skin and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSymptoms
Can anyone help?Can anyone help? I am 65 years old and was fit and healthy for most of my life, doing regular exercise and having annual medical check-ups. Last year 2023, I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments12 repliesNewly DiagnosedBiologic MedicationTips & Advice
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 in some pain and my joints pain/stiffness will...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesCoping
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 just got diagnosed with RA, but I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSide 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 my life. Luckily my Neurologist was able to...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisProgressionSymptoms
The Invisible DiseaseI was diagnosed this last February with RA. I'm 48 years old. I've told my closest family and friends, but they tend to forget. I am the matriarch of the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments43 repliesAwareness
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 flare my hands won’t work swell, joints hurt...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies