Any advice welcome 🙏 Recently referred to a specialist so waiting on that appointment. I have high Rheumatoid factor but everything else OK. Extreme stiffness in my legs, back, arms & shoulders. Knees &...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSymptomsTips & Advice
FeaturedConversation of the Week: Mitigating The Unpredictability of RA and Chronic Illness Hi everyone! It's that time again - COTW! No, not Chickens Only Talking Wolves, its the Conversation of the Week! This time around we are digging into the unpredictability of...Reactions0reactionsComments58 repliesTips & Advice
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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesTips & AdviceVentingCoping
Photosensitivity while on methotrexate I recently had to find a new rheumatologist due to new insurance and I've only seen her once, hence no established rapport. I was on vacation a few weeks ago...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsSymptomsTips & Advice
Finger Rash during RA FlareupI am 8 months into a RA flareup (my first flare up since originally diagnosed in March 2021) so I am unsure if this odd symptom is actually RA or...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesFlares & Flare ManagementSymptomsTips & Advice
Yoga app?Good morning all! I'm looking for a Yoga app for beginners - paid or free. Any recommendations?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesExerciseTips & Advice
RA and colds and fluHi all I am newly diagnosed and on Methotrexate. Knowing the status of my immune system causes me great stress. I have a question. How do you deal with colds...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
RA and stem cell therapy Hi everyone 😊 Has anyone tried stem cell injections to treat their condition? I have had RA for the last 13 years, been on almost all biologics. Currently my body...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Symptoms? Hi y'all I'm 26 still on the road for diagnosis. I have a. Appointment coming up soon. I guess I am still in denial. Is this considered swelling? When I...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSymptomsTips & AdviceDiagnosis