Conversation of the Week: Managing RA When You Have Other Chronic ConditionsManaging RA/RD when you also have other chronic conditions isn't for the faint-hearted. What other conditions do you live with and what are some of your favorite tips? Or just...reactions149repliesCopingComorbidities
I’m a Union Ironworker by Trade. I’ve been diagnosed with RA. I’m having a hard time managing the pain in my knuckles and doing my job safely looking for any...How to deal with swelling in the Hands How to handle performing at a high level in the Construction Industry with painful joints...reactions6repliesCopingFlares & Flare ManagementAwareness
FeaturedConversation Of The Week: Strategies To Manage RA At A Younger Age Hello! This week we are talking about the unfortunate reality that many young people are diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. When you’re young and you tell anyone you have RA, their...reactions7repliesTips & AdviceVentingCoping
How Are You Doing, Honestly?Just offering a safe and supportive space for anyone to share how they're currently doing....reactions53repliesCoping
Enbrel?According to my rheumatologist I’m in a medically induced remission thanks to taking Enbrel 1x week, plus Nabumatone. I was wondering if anyone has weaned themselves off of meds like...reactions2repliesCoping
FlareI’m in so much pain I feel like if I move a limb it will break off. I’m only on pred and Tylenol at the moment. My rheumatologist wa nuts...reactions1replyCoping
FeaturedArthritis aye?This deceiving title this disease is leads to much detriment. Effecting the patient's ability to effectively understand their condition. As well as initiating the ever so common alienation from loved...reactions19repliesCoping
Effects of Covid vaccines on our RA ...Hi, New tho this site because looking for feedback from fellow RA sufferers with regards to after effects of Covid vaccine on your RA. I have had three vaccines and...reactions10repliesAwarenessCopingFlares & Flare Management
Anti CCP 58. No symptoms. Hello. I'm 31 with 4 beautiful girls. I recently went through the flu over Xmas 2022 and since has been thrown off. My lit D is 45. Under 50 is...reactions17repliesSymptomsDiagnosisCoping
Coming off Disease Modifying Drugs (dmards nsaids)Hi there. I totally understand how you feel. I chose to stop the disease modifying drugs for the same reasons! Approximately 6yrs ago. Methotrexate Metaject Salfasalazine Leflunimide etc. The side...reactions1replyTips & AdviceCoping