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...reactions8repliesCoping
Post surgical flareIn the past eight months I’ve had two major surgeries. The end of August I had a complete right knee replacement, it went very well, but I was taken off...reactions10repliesBiologic MedicationCoping
The idea of 'Dancing with RA'I've seen some people talk about the concept of dancing with RA. My own therapist told me about this as well in a way to cope with it. What are...reactions3repliesCopingVentingAwareness
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Shoulder Pain!Hello everyone, I am new to this group and was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis about a year ago. I have been noticing severe pain in my shoulder area. It feels...reactions7repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly Diagnosed
The Flu and RA symptomsI have had RA for 4 years now. It’s been a roller coaster ride trying different things to manage it.ive been in the middle of a bad flare when last...reactions3repliesCopingSymptoms
Support groupsHello, I am having trouble finding local RA support groups. I am facing RA alone, and would love some knowledgeable empathy. I live in a state with low population (Alaska)...reactions3repliesAwarenessCopingTips & Advice
Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’sHello, I just started Orencia infusions I had a reaction the first infusion and was given benedryl with the second with no reaction but horrible fatigue, pain all through my...reactionsrepliesBiologic MedicationCopingFlares & Flare ManagementNewly DiagnosedSide EffectsSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentVenting
FeaturedConversation of the Week: RA & Support AnimalsThis week's discussion is on RA & Emotional Support Animals (ESA). In this forum we will discuss what exactly an Emotional Support Animal is. We also will discuss some tips...reactions37repliesCopingTips & Advice
pc monitor with accessibility controls for brightnessI have severe Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye disease). New monitors often have have to use tiny controls for settings. Not good for us with RA. Any recommendations? By the way...reactions1replyCopingAssistive Devices