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Icy Baths, Cold Showers

I've read that cold baths benefit rheumatoid arthritis inflammation. It decreases inflammation. To me? This sounds correct because it's logical--but it also sounds miserable. Has anyone experienced any ra improvements...

Support groups

Hello, 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)...

Prism test and Abetacepts and TNF’s

Hello, 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...

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Conversation of the Week: RA & Support Animals

This 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...

Nodules?

Hello, I've been going through a lot of health related problems lately. It started with chest pains, and after a diet change, exercise adjustments I ended up hurting myself more...

The Holidays! What are your stress-relievers?

For me, it’s cooking in advance and freezing, buying presents starting in November, and making the food on Christmas Eve delivery not home made (they love the famous local place’s...

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?...

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 &...

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Conversation 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...

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Conversation 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...

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