just diagnosed with seropositive RA, 61 years oldHello, I'm overwhelmed with my diagnosis, and reading horrible things about seropositive RA being severe and progressive, and short life expectancy after diagnosis. I'm freaking out.. can anyone with seropositive...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesNewly DiagnosedProgressionTips & Advice
Diagnosed Today. 34 Years Old.Hello. I have just been diagnosed with RA today. I am 34 yr old. I have a 6 week old baby and a 4 yr old so I automatically worried...Reactions0reactionsComments18 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Which parts are activating itself.What is the difference between autoimmune problems, it all causes pain, stiffness, inflammation, fatigue, brain fog etc. You can have1,2,3 or all of the symptoms from when you first see...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedSeronegative RA
Seronegative.. odd symptoms Hi! I'm 45 and was diagnosed with seronegative RA today. I have pretty bad swelling that happened quickly, within a month and affects my knees the most, but ankles, elbows...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesDiagnosisSeronegative RANewly Diagnosed
New Seronegative RAHi Until a week ago hardly understood the term RA. I have been having flare ups on my first MTP joint since I was about 28 (I turn 40 this...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedSeronegative RAFlares & Flare Management
Recently diagnosed scared to take medication plaquenilHas anyone battled RA with a more natural approach. Supplements or treatments like acupressure or acupuncture? I'm very sensitive to medications. The side effects are scary to me. RA is...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesDiagnosisDepressionNewly Diagnosed
Blood work says no RADr says blood work says no arthritis. But sergion removed boan from shoulder said due to arthritis. Has anyone ever had blood work say no but symptoms says yes?...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsVenting
New-ish Diagnoses QuestionsIn 2018 out of the blue I started having pain and stiffness in my shoulder which in the course of perhaps a week ended up in both shoulders. I went...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesNewly DiagnosedFlares & Flare Management
Figuring out my diagnosis Hello, I was diagnosed with “inflammatory arthritis” with no tests to support. My RA test was negative. I have had extreme swelling, stiffness, and decreased mobilization in one knee since...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceCoping
steering wheel tips can i get feedback on how to fix my steering wheel. i got a foam cover didn't work. ot said to get 3/4 inch pipe insulation cut and put over...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTravelTips & AdviceNewly Diagnosed