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...reactions3repliesVentingCopingAwareness
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...reactions7repliesFlares & Flare ManagementCopingNewly 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...reactionsrepliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsTips & AdviceTreatmentVentingBiologic MedicationCopingFlares & Flare ManagementSide Effects
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
Plaquenil questionsI started plaquenil recently due to RA. My foot is in pain all the time, and blood work came back with high numbers. This medication makes my arms itch. They...reactions18repliesCoping
Topical voltarin? or other treatment for individual joint pain?Sometimes only one joint is chronically sore/achy (right now my wrist). Does anyone have suggestions for alleviating some of that localized pain? Rx? compression support? other?...reactions1replyFlares & Flare ManagementTips & AdviceCoping